Going Electric in California [THA 320]

California is mandating 100% of new cars and light trucks sold will be zero-emission vehicles by 2035. How will electric vehicles change the composition of our industry? What are the service opportunities? Should you start working on hybrids if you haven’t already? Hear from the perspectives of 3 California shop owners that are ready and prepared for the future.

Watch Video Episode HERE

John Gustafson, Gustafson Brothers, Huntington Beach, CA. John’s previous episodes HERE

Dave Kusa, AutoTrend Diagnostics in Campbell, CA. Listen to Dave’s other episodes HERE

John Eppstein, John’s Automotive Care, San Diego, CA. Listen to John’s other episodes HERE

Show Notes:

  • California non pretrolium zero emission no sales 2035
  • Start working on hybrids- EV is a hybrid without a gas motor
  • What are the service opportunities on EVs? Preventative maintenance package, component replacement, and programming.
  • Where will you plug your car in? At home? Infrastructure?
  • Staying in contact with customers on a consistent basis will be more important than it is now- visit per customer dropping but ARO going up
  • Range anxiety
  • Fleet average age 12 years old
  • Train service advisors- learn the language, get the trust of the EV customers
  • As a shop, if you’re not working on hybrids now, you need to start. You need to learn it. You need to get that training because an EV is simply a hybrid without a gas motor for all intents and purposes. If you understand and have experience with the hybrid aspects, the electric side of hybrid vehicles, EVs will just come naturally.

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About the author, Carm Capriotto, AAP

Carm is the founder and host of the Remarkable Results Radio Podcast and the pioneer of automotive aftermarket podcasts. Carm calls on his years of experience in the aftermarket to bring engaging stories from his guests.

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