Skills shortage could hamper British EV market

A new report commissioned by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has strenuously urged the British Government to make “significant investments” to build charging infrastructure and improve skills in the electric vehicle (EV) industry or risk missing out on the economic benefits of a fast-growing sector. Professor Jim Saker, who authored the report, says that if the government acts strategically to make EV charging convenient, and to make sure there are qualified people to service them, the benefit to the UK economy could be in the region of 320k jobs and £51bn in revenue. The report warns that a skill shortage currently threatens the economic growth of the UK’s motor industry, with only 1/1000 mechanics in the UK currently holding a Level 4 rating qualification in Electric and Hybrid Car Maintenance.

£51bn a year boost to economy if Government acts now on electric cars

An independent academic report, published on 13th April, will warn the Government to make significant investment in charging infrastructure and upskilling of the UK motor industry or risk missing out on major economic benefits in the future.