Electric Vehicle Maintenance, Batteries & Warranties

  • Technician Training Availability & Concerns EV-training
    • There is limited technician training for electric vehicles beyond specific vehicle specific training provided to dealerships on the vehicles that they sell.
    • There is a nationwide training organization, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC).
    • In Kentucky, colleges within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System have begun investing in electric vehicle training. The most advanced of these is the Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC). OCTC is designated as a NAFTC National Training Center.
    • Tips on Maximizing Electric Vehicle Efficiency
      • Use the Economy Mode
      • Avoid hard braking and anticipate braking
      • Observe the speed limit
      • Maximizing EV range (EV Everywhere)
      • Battery Swapping
        • Battery swapping is a process that is currently being tested by companies. It would allow for drivers that are traveling long-distances where fast charging is not available to pull into a station that would exchange a depleted battery for a fully charged one.
      • For Information on Battery Types & Recycling, click here (source: AFDC)
      • Warranties for Electric Vehicles
        • Most manufactures offer 8-year/100,000-mile warranties for their batteries. Warranties depend on the manufacturer.