EV Battery Basics and Storage

Green technology and transportation basics are changing. Electric vehicles are a great option for reducing the carbon footprint of vehicles. This microcredential will introduce you to the safe handling of EV batteries, the fundamentals of EV batteries, and the storage of EV batteries. Intended audience is anyone working in the retail automotive sector such as car dealerships, parts stores, and automotive repair shops.

Learning Outcomes

• Examine safe handling of EV batteries
• Examine EV battery fundamentals
• Examine storage practices for EV batteries

Assessment

• The learner must achieve a minimum score of 80% on the final assessment to receive the badge.

It is widely accepted that electric vehicles will play an important role in meeting global goals to reduce the effect vehicles have regarding climate change. Because EVs are known for considerably lower emission for the vehicle’s lifetime, it is vital technicians and consumers understand the positive aspects and general maintenance of EVs. Transforming the transportation industry to reduce Canada’s carbon footprint includes educating all involved from the technician to the consumer. This microcredential prepares workers for the low-carbon economy by increasing EV batter basics and storage knowledge that will make EVs a sustainable part of Canada’s auto industry.

• Understanding EVs