ASA Webinar Wednesday: Hybrid and EV’S Are Here to Stay: Is Your Shop Ready?

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Presenter: Tom Pacheco, Technical Director for ZEV TECH Consulting. 

By attending this webinar owners, managers and technicians will learn the following key lessons: 

• Evaluate the Market in Your Local Area - Understand the EV and hybrid density in your customer base. Many states offer regional metrics showing the exact number of electric and hybrid vehicles registered in your specific zip code or county. Knowing these numbers allows you to size your business opportunity accurately before spending a dime.
  
  
• Understand the Investment Beyond the Basic Tools - Entering EV repair isn't just buying insulated hand tools; it’s an investment in safety infrastructure, facility compliance, and ongoing education. Upfront capital costs include 1,000V rated insulated equipment, Class 0 high-voltage PPE with daily testing protocols, bay perimeter safety barriers, and dedicated high-voltage diagnostic tools. Calculating these costs against your local market size gives you a clear path to profitability.
  
  
• Evaluate Your Facility for Upgrades & Charging Infrastructure - Take a close look at your physical shop space and electrical service. Do you have the breaker capacity and panel space for Level 2 or DC Fast Chargers? Charging stations are essential not only for topping off customer vehicles after repairs, but also for post-service diagnostics and battery balance checks.
  
  
• Send Your "A-Level" Techs to Lead the Charge - High-voltage diagnostics and safety protocols require a rock-solid foundation in advanced electrical systems. Upskilling your top-tier technicians first creates internal mentors who can guide your B- and C-level techs through everyday maintenance safely.
  
  
• Hands-On Experience on Live Vehicles is Non-Negotiable - Theory only goes so far. Technicians build true confidence when they practice de-energizing, isolating, and testing live high-voltage packs in a controlled, hands-on environment.
  
  
• Prepare for Fleet and Commercial Diversification - EV transition isn’t limited to passenger cars. Independent shops expanding into light-, medium-, and heavy-duty hybrid/BEV platforms are capturing high-margin commercial fleet maintenance contracts ahead of the competition.