The introduction of electric vehicles, in all their hybrid or pure electric versions, is becoming more and more established in our country, to the detriment of the traditional internal combustion engine. This trend, which is more pronounced in urban areas, is forcing workshops to adapt to the arrival of these new vehicles on their premises. But what are the requirements for repairing this type of vehicle in the workshop?
Strange as it may seem, despite the efforts being made in many areas of the automotive industry to move towards sustainable mobility, there are still no regulations governing the adaptation of workshops to the repair of electric vehicles. While it is true that electric cars require less maintenance due to the lack of friction parts, this does not mean that they do not need to be taken to a workshop for certain repairs and operations.
One of the main requirements is therefore to have specific and trained professionals in the team. Workshop mechanics who want to repair electric vehicles need to be specially trained to work on the components of hybrid and electric vehicles, and they need to be kept up to date with the latest developments.
Of course, special equipment is also required and the facilities must be adapted to this new type of vehicle in order to maintain safety measures at all times. It is essential to have an electrical box that completely eliminates the risk of high voltage, while the workbenches must not be made of metal, to avoid the risk of coming into contact with high-voltage parts. It is also advisable to have a quick charge point, not only to check that everything is OK after the repair, but also to recharge the battery for the customer’s return.
Safety must be paramount in such facilities, as they work with very high electrical loads. It is important that mechanics are protected with insulating materials and that safety protocols for handling vehicles are followed before and after their work. The same applies to all personnel who are likely to be working with these vehicles, not only in the workshop, such as service advisors, but also roadside assistance professionals or firefighters.
For any type of repair or maintenance on electric vehicles, we recommend that you always use a reliable workshop.
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