There’s no denying the significance in the increase of electric vehicles in the UK and across the world in recent years. In May 2023, it was estimated that the UK alone was home to more than 1.2 million plug-in cars. This figure was then broken down into 780,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 500,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The impact of the rise in electric vehicles is topical amongst the automotive aftermarket, with many already prepared or planning for servicing 58 AFTERMARKET OCTOBER 2023 EVS AND HYBRIDS www.aftermarketonline.net DEDICATED: EV WORKSHOP FROM DESIGN TO DELIVERY The team from Straightset explain how they are looking to help garages futureproof their workshops for BEVs BEVs, however there are many garages and workshops who aren’t sure of where to start, what equipment they need, what space is required, what changes they need to make. That’s where a specialist garage equipment company, such as Straightset, can help. Straightset is sharing a recent case study demonstrating the value added of engaging with teams who have experience of installing equipment suitable for BEVs, as well as the breadth and range of equipment to provide your garage with solutions to your requirements. Deliver Straightset were contacted by a training college looking to update their existing motor vehicle training workshop into a specifically designed service and training centre for electric vehicles. With a budget in mind and an ultimate objective in place, they needed to find a company to offer expert advice, consultancy and knowledge to deliver the project. With a significant number of battery electric vehicle (BEV) workshop projects already delivered, highly BY Andrew Bates, Sales Director, Straightset
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MjQ0NzM=