Major EV Innovations are Expected by the End of the Decade: Will Your Repair Centre be Ready?
Repair centres take note: there are some exciting new developments coming down the new technology pipeline. Some of them have been expected for a while. Some are more recent developments, but all of them could become game changers for repair centres seeking to stay at the forefront of the EV repair market.
Solid-State Batteries
Solid-state batteries are emerging as a major breakthrough, offering increased safety, faster charging, and higher energy density compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. While the technology still faces challenges, several manufacturers, including Honda, Nissan, BMW, Ford, and others, are investing in it, so sooner or later the technology will be making an appearance in your shop.
Dual Chemistry Batteries
This technology combines typically lithium-ion and lead acid chemistry in a single system. The goal is longer life, better durability, and improved performance. Tesla and BMW have conducted spectacular tests with dual-chemistry Gemini batteries from start-up Our Next Energy. Count on your range anxious customers to be quick adopters.
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Bidirectional Charging
V2G systems allow electric vehicles to act as mobile energy sources for the electric grid, with the potential to stabilize the grid and generate income for vehicle owners. Although currently available on the KIA EV6 and Hyundai IONIQ 5, this technology is likely to be popular with cost-conscious consumers and is attracting increasing attention from manufacturers. Look for repairs related to the technology coming your way.
Wireless Charging
Inductive wireless charging could simplify the charging process by eliminating the need to handle wires. Wireless charging infrastructure is expected to expand rapidly, and wireless capable vehicles should be making their way into your bays in the not too distant future.
These innovations promise to redefine the electric vehicle ecosystem, offering significant advancements in safety, durability, and charging efficiency. Your EV ready repair centre will play an important role alongside automakers, industry players, and start-ups in enabling the new tech and reshaping the future of electric mobility.
Get ready! Join NexDrive, the Service Network for Next-Generation Vehicles.
Reference: Zone Verte
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