Electric Vehicle Technology Fundamentals:  Understand how electric vehicles operate and how they differ from conventional petrol and diesel vehicles. Learn about the basic components of an electric vehicle, including the battery pack, electric motor, motor controller, charging system, DC-DC converter, and vehicle control electronics. Understand how electrical energy is stored in the battery and converted into mechanical power to drive the vehicle.

Types of Electric Vehicles:  Learn about different electric vehicle categories, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Understand the basic differences in their powertrains, battery systems, charging requirements, and applications. Explore the growing use of electric scooters, motorcycles, three-wheelers, passenger cars, and commercial electric vehicles.

Electric Vehicle Battery Technology:  Understand the role of batteries in electric vehicles and learn the fundamentals of lithium-ion battery technology. Study battery cells, modules, pack configurations, voltage ratings, capacity, energy storage, and charging characteristics. Learn about common battery performance problems and the importance of using compatible charging and protection systems.

Battery Management System (BMS):  Learn how a Battery Management System monitors and protects an EV battery pack. Understand cell-voltage monitoring, current measurement, temperature monitoring, overcharge protection, over-discharge protection, overcurrent protection, and cell balancing. Explore how BMS faults, communication issues, and protection events may affect vehicle operation and charging.

Electric Vehicle Motor Types and Operation:  Learn about the basic operating principles of electric motors used in electric vehicles. Explore common motor technologies, including brushless DC (BLDC) motors, permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs), and induction motors. Understand the relationship between the motor, controller, battery supply, speed, torque, and vehicle performance.

EV Motor Controller and Throttle System:  Understand how the motor controller regulates power delivered to the electric motor. Learn about throttle signals, controller inputs, motor speed control, electrical connections, and protective functions. Study common symptoms such as a motor that does not start, irregular acceleration, reduced performance, and controller-related faults. Learn the fundamentals of systematic diagnosis and component testing.

EV Wiring Harness and Electrical Components:  Learn about wiring harnesses, connectors, fuses, relays, switches, sensors, terminals, and electrical protection components used in electric vehicles. Understand the importance of correct wiring connections, component ratings, insulation, and electrical continuity. Study common electrical faults, including loose connections, damaged wires, blown fuses, corrosion, and interrupted power supply.

EV Charging Systems and Charging Problems:  Understand the fundamentals of electric vehicle charging and the importance of using compatible chargers. Learn about charging ports, charging cables, charging voltage, current limits, charging indicators, and basic charging protection systems. Study common charging complaints, such as a vehicle that does not charge, charging that stops unexpectedly, and faults involving connectors or charging equipment.

DC-DC Converter and Auxiliary Power Systems:  Understand how DC-DC converters supply power to low-voltage electrical systems in electric vehicles. Learn about their role in powering auxiliary electronics, lighting, control circuits, and other vehicle accessories. Study common symptoms of DC-DC converter problems, low-voltage battery issues, and auxiliary power failures.

EV Sensors and Control Systems:  Learn about the role of sensors in electric vehicle operation. Understand how throttle sensors, temperature sensors, speed sensors, position sensors, and other monitoring components provide information to vehicle control systems. Explore how sensor faults and incorrect signals can affect acceleration, motor operation, battery monitoring, and vehicle performance.

Electric Vehicle Diagnostic Tools:  Understand the purpose of digital multimeters, diagnostic scanners, battery analysers, insulation testing equipment, and other suitable diagnostic tools used in EV servicing. Learn how to interpret basic electrical measurements, check component specifications, and identify possible causes of common faults. Understand the importance of using correctly rated equipment and following manufacturer-recommended diagnostic procedures.

Common Electric Vehicle Problems:  Study common EV problems, including vehicles that do not start, batteries that fail to charge, reduced driving range, unexpected shutdowns, poor acceleration, motor noise, controller faults, and electrical system failures. Learn a systematic diagnostic approach that considers battery condition, wiring, connectors, sensors, charging equipment, and control electronics. Understand why symptoms should be investigated before deciding which component requires repair or replacement.

Electric Vehicle Battery Performance and Maintenance:  Learn about the factors that influence battery performance and service life, including temperature, charging conditions, discharge depth, storage conditions, and operating load. Understand the importance of monitoring battery condition, identifying unusual performance changes, and following suitable maintenance procedures. Explore the fundamentals of battery capacity evaluation and performance monitoring.

EV Regenerative Braking Fundamentals:  Understand the basic principle of regenerative braking and how an electric motor can help recover energy during deceleration. Learn how regenerative braking interacts with the motor controller, battery pack, and vehicle control systems. Explore common operating considerations and the importance of system compatibility and proper functioning.

Electric Vehicle Safety and Handling Procedures:  Learn essential safety principles for working with electric vehicle electrical systems. Understand the risks associated with high-voltage circuits, short circuits, battery damage, electrical shock, and thermal runaway. Study appropriate personal protective equipment, insulated tools, electrical isolation, and safe working procedures. Understand that high-voltage EV systems require specialized training, suitable equipment, and manufacturer-approved procedures before inspection or repair.

EV Maintenance and Preventive Servicing:  Learn the fundamentals of electric vehicle maintenance, including visual inspections, connector checks, wiring inspection, battery performance monitoring, charging-system checks, and identifying unusual motor or controller behaviour. Understand the importance of maintenance records, systematic fault diagnosis, and following manufacturer-recommended service schedules.