Britain risks running out of electric vehicle mechanics by 2030

Social Market Foundation warns of skills shortage

Britain will run out of mechanics to service the growing number of electric vehicles on its roads by the end of the decade, warns a think-tank.

The Social Market Foundation says a skills shortfall among mechanics trained to service and repair electric vehicles (EVs). Shortages of qualified technicians risks driving up servicing costs and potentially leaving some drivers unable to have their cars maintained properly.

While the coming shortages could undermine work to decarbonise British...

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