EV Technician

5 stops · self-paced · a common path, not the only one

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   Start with a general automotive technology program to learn the fundamentals

   Start with general automotive fundamentals — an EV is still a car. The mechanical base makes the high-voltage specialty make sense later.

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   Milestone

   Take EV-specific and high-voltage safety training

   High-voltage safety training is non-negotiable — EV battery packs can be lethal. This is the skill that legally and safely sets EV techs apart.

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   Get certified

   Earn ASE certifications, including the xEV/light-duty electric credentials

   ASE certifications, including the xEV/light-duty electric credentials, are what employers look for. They prove the specialized knowledge.

   ⏱ weeks–months · 💵 program fees vary

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   Build skills

   Get hands-on at a dealership or EV service center

   Hands-on time at a dealership or EV service center is where the real learning happens — every model has its quirks.

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   Milestone

   Specialize in a brand (Tesla, Rivian) or in battery systems for top pay

   Specializing in a brand (Tesla, Rivian) or in battery systems is where the top pay is — this is the fastest-growing corner of auto repair.

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   EV Technician

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