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<p>In the Road to Zero strategy, the UK Government committed to working with the Institute
of the Motor Industry (IMI) to ensure the UK’s workforce of mechanics are well trained
and have the skills they need to repair electric vehicles safely. Last year the Government’s
Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) endorsed IMI’s TechSafe professional standards
and register for electric vehicle technicians. People will be able to use the register
to check the electric vehicle competencies of technicians at their garage, supporting
consumer confidence in this growing market. OLEV has also endorsed the National Franchised
Dealers Association’s Electric Vehicle Approved scheme to recognise expertise and
promote industry standards in electric vehicle retail and aftersales. Today, owners
of electric vehicles can have substantially lower fuel and maintenance costs compared
to those with conventional vehicles. 100% electric vehicles are designed to be as
efficient as possible and there are generally three main components powering the vehicle:
the on board charger, inverter and motor. This means there is less wear and tear on
the vehicle and little stress on the motor, with fewer moving parts sustainable to
damage. This means electric vehicles have reduced servicing requirements and the running
and repair costs are minimal.</p><p> </p>
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