As we close out 2025, the 'next big thing' is finally arriving on the horizon. We’ve seen the first pilot production lines for Solid-State Batteries (SSBs) from companies like Ilika and GAC. These batteries promise a 1,000km range and much higher safety levels. Meanwhile, the first 500kW ultra-rapid chargers are...
EAS 2024 and the ‘Qualified Supervisor’ Shift
As we approach the final countdown for the Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS) updates, the industry is bracing for a shift in accountability. The days of 'Qualified Supervisors' signing off on junior installers' work from a distance are ending. Every individual working on public charging infrastructure is now being pushed toward...
Fleet Electrification: The Ultimate Backbone of the Industry
Recent data shows that fleets, not private buyers, are now the primary drivers of EV volume in the UK. This creates a specific set of challenges. When an electric delivery van goes down, it’s not just an inconvenience; it’s a broken supply chain. Training is now focusing on high-duty cycle...
The Digital Twin: AI-Driven Diagnostics
The "check engine" light is getting an AI upgrade. This month’s update covers the rise of Digital Twins in EV maintenance. Manufacturers are now using cloud data to create a virtual mirror of a vehicle’s battery pack. By the time a car rolls into the workshop, we often already have...
Infrastructure
The 99% Reliability Mandate: A New Chapter for Infrastructure The UK’s Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 have officially hit their one-year milestone. As of last month, all rapid charging networks (50kW+) are now mandated to achieve a 99% average annual reliability. This is a massive win for drivers, but a...
The “Live Work” Era: Why Level 4 is the New Standard
As the first generation of mass-market EVs starts to age out of their initial warranties, the "isolate and wait" approach to servicing is no longer enough. This month, I’ve been looking closely at the transition to IMI Level 4 qualifications. Unlike previous levels, Level 4 is about the diagnosis and...
The number of electric/hybrid vehicles is on the up in the UK, but where are the qualified technicians to service them?
The UK is facing a critical shortage of electric vehicle technicians as the number of electric and hybrid vehicles continues to increase. With the number of electric vehicles in the UK now over 1 million the number of skilled technicians that can safely service and work on these vehicles is...