California’s zero-emission vehicle population is rapidly growing, and EVs increasingly require specialized service and repair. At the same time, affordable access to high-quality EV maintenance training is not keeping pace with demand.

The automotive workforce is aging, dealerships are short thousands of qualified technicians, and much of the existing training ecosystem remains focused on internal combustion engine instruction. Schools often need instructor training, EV-specific curriculum, vehicles, and safety and diagnostic equipment before they can offer consistent EV training pathways.

EVMTT was built from statewide readiness work and industry alignment, not assumptions.

• 2021: Need identified to assess ZEV maintenance training readiness in California.
• 2023: SCE-funded feasibility study surveyed community college automotive programs.
• Late 2023: ASE released xEV Level 1 and Level 2 certifications, creating standardized pathways.
• 2025: Mobilization year including school pipeline development, readiness surveys, and employer engagement.
• 2026: Phase 1 onboarding, instructor training, and first student implementation begins.

• Expand EV training through high school and community college automotive pathways.
• Train instructors and strengthen EV teaching capacity statewide.
• Provide curriculum, tools, equipment, and implementation support.
• Enable students to earn ASE xEV certifications.
• Build school-to-employer pipelines into high-demand EV careers.
• Track outcomes and continuously improve program delivery.

EVMTT is designed to create accessible and equitable pathways from high school through community college into EV maintenance careers.

Program Origins

• 2021: Need identified
• 2023: Statewide study completed
• Late 2023: ASE xEV certification launch
• 2025: Mobilization year

Pilot Rollout

• Spring 2026: School onboarding and deployment
• Summer 2026: Instructor training and lab preparation
• Fall 2026: Student instruction begins

Expansion Targets

• 2025–2026: 3 colleges + 5 high schools
• 2026–2027: +3 colleges + 5 high schools
• 2027–2028: +4 colleges + 5 high schools
• 2028–2029: +5 high schools + ongoing support

• Expanded access to clean transportation careers
• Greater regional EV maintenance capacity
• Stronger workforce readiness for California’s transition
• More equitable access to emerging career pathways
• Stronger ecosystem connecting schools, employers, and agencies

Students

• Hands-on EV systems and diagnostics training
• Alignment with employer expectations
• No-cost ASE xEV certification access
• Pathways into internships and employment

Schools

• Ready-to-implement EV curriculum
• Instructor onboarding and professional development
• Equipment and implementation support
• Stronger program visibility and recruitment

Employers

• Access to EV-ready technician pipeline
• Advisory input opportunities
• Internships, apprenticeships, and hiring pathways
• Improved alignment with real-world service needs

Current Progress:

• 109 schools identified in outreach master list (2025)
• 29 readiness surveys completed (2025)
• Mobilization year focused on implementation readiness

Targets:

• 10 community colleges and 20 high schools
• Up to 1,500 students trained over contract term
• 100 BAR-licensed repair facility partners
• Outcomes tracked: certifications, pass rates, internships, job placement, and retention

Who should engage:

• High school and community college administrators
• Automotive and CTE faculty
• ROP/CTE programs
• Dealerships and repair shops
• Workforce development boards
• Industry associations, utilities, and public agencies

How to get involved:

Schools can participate through outreach, readiness assessment, and onboarding. Employers can engage through advisory input, work-based learning opportunities, and hiring partnerships.