Electric Vehicle Safety 2.0


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description

Electric and hybrid vehicles are increasingly popular. They help address climate change, improve air quality, and reduce fossil fuel dependency. But along with the new technology come new obstacles and safety concerns. In this course, you'll learn about electric and hybrid vehicles and their batteries, as well as how to use them safely. You'll also learn how to respond to electric or hybrid vehicle emergencies.

The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.



Target Audience
Employees who use electric and hybrid vehicles

Expected Duration (hours)
0.5

Lesson Objectives

Electric Vehicle Safety 2.0

  • Course Overview
  • identify the different types of electric vehicles
  • recognize how the driving characteristics of an electric vehicle differ from an internal combustion engine vehicle
  • Knowledge Check: Electric Vehicles
  • recognize the types of electric vehicle batteries
  • identify the different types of battery chargers
  • recognize how to care for batteries of electric vehicles
  • Knowledge Check: EV Batteries
  • identify how to respond to emergencies involving your own electric vehicle
  • Knowledge Check: Emergency Response
  • Course Number:
    sh_ehshsf_f79_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone