Review the list of EV and EVSE Training Programs Available Now in Tennessee!

Electric Vehicle Training

Chattanooga State Community College – Electric Vehicle Engineering Technology degree

The EVET A.A.S. degree started in August 2023, in conjunction with the Volkswagen Electric Vehicle apprenticeship and is slated for availability at the main campus by 2025.

EARN & LEARN

  • EV Apprenticeship—This two-year program allows apprentices to earn an EVET A.A.S. degree while training at the Volkswagen Academy. Applications for the next cohort will open in early 2024.

EV EDUCATION

  • Electric Vehicle Engineering Technology, A.A.S. — First in the state of Tennessee!
  • Mechatronics Technology A.A.S. — Earn 37 credit hours towards the EVET A.A.S.
  • Automotive Technology diploma at TCAT — Earn 15 credit hours towards the EVET A.A.S.

EV BATTERY PRODUCTION

  • Chemical Laboratory Technology Technical Certificate — Careers in battery cell development, assembly, testing, or manufacturing
  • Quality Improvement Certificate — Careers as a system analyst, product evaluator, or quality technician
  • Electrical and Instrumentation Systems Technical Certificate — Careers in design, installation, and troubleshooting electrical systems and components

Motlow State Community College – Electric Vehicle Engineering Technology

The EVET Program is an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) that teaches regenerative braking, high voltage battery systems, steering suspension, control circuits, and electric propulsion. An AAS degree allows for immediate transfer to the workforce upon graduation, which means that further collegiate education is not required.

Northeast State Community College – Electric Vehicle Fundamentals (EVF) credential

The Electric Vehicle Fundamentals (EVF) credential is designed to assess your comprehension of fundamental EV concepts and can be used to help you secure entry-level positions in the areas of automotive assembly and production of electric vehicles. Additionally, learning about electric vehicle manufacturing can serve as a stepping stone for further training pathways in EVs, allowing you to build a long-term career in an industry with plenty of opportunities for advancement and good-paying jobs.

Throughout this electric vehicle training program, you will learn about a wide variety of topics related to electric vehicles, including the introduction to EV production, assembly, safety, quality, electrical units, and battery components. These fundamental concepts will provide you with a strong foundation for any career pathway you may pursue in the field of EV. By course completion, you will be prepared to become an SME- Electric Vehicle Fundamentals (EVF) and enter a high-demand career field. This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher covers the fee to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.

What you will learn

  • Review and understand the fundamentals of electric vehicles
  • Get an introduction to EV production
  • Cover assembly, safety, and quality best practices
  • Discover key details around electrical units and battery components

How you will benefit

  • This industry-recognized and industry-validated professional certification gives individuals an advantage
  • Validate your knowledge against industry standards and show your skills are current
  • Enhance your career opportunities with the EVF certification to gain a competitive advantage in the job market
  • Set yourself apart from your colleagues
  • Demonstrate your commitment to your career and continuous improvement
  • Earn a portable, industry-recognized credential that travels with you throughout your career

Tennessee Tech University – Electrical and Computer Engineering degree, Vehicle Engineering concentration

TTU’s Electrical and Computer Engineering students can choose to concentrate in Vehicle Engineering, which deals with the electronics, controls, safety systems, and vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-smart grid communications systems in powered vehicles. A specialization in vehicle engineering prepares students to work in the design of hybrid and electric vehicles, as well as connected and autonomous vehicles, with the world’s largest automotive companies who have expanded research and development, testing, and production of these vehicles right here in Tennessee.

Electrical engineering and computer engineering majors at Tech have the chance to participate in groundbreaking research with our faculty, in labs designed to replicate experience in industry, helping to contribute to the development of technology to improve the lives of all people.

Southwest TN Community College – Electrical Vehicle Maintenance Technical certificate

Electric Vehicle Maintenance Technical Certificate is designed to provide the technical preparation required of technicians employed by dealerships and other automotive service establishments who service EV/HEV ( Electric Vehicle / Hybrid Electric Vehicle) vehicles. These courses are designed to prepare the student for successful completion of ASE Certification Tests: A6 – Electrical/Electronic Systems and A8 – Engine Performance, which are required to take the L3 – Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist.

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

  • demonstrate proficiency in diagnosing and repairing electrical/electronic circuits and systems.
  • utilize advanced diagnostic techniques and tools for electronic system troubleshooting.
  • demonstrate proficiency in diagnosing, servicing, and maintaining vehicle battery systems.
  • utilize diagnostic methodologies and cutting-edge tools to identify and repair engine performance issues.

Electric Vehicle Production Technology program

The Electric Vehicle Production Technology program is an 864-hour program designed as a pathway for students to be prepared for careers in electric vehicle production facilities. This program meets the electric vehicle manufacturers’ entry-level production technician needs. Graduates will complete lectures and hands-on instructional activities that equip them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities of advanced manufacturing processes and procedures related to EV manufacturing. In addition, the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council’s (MSSC) Certified Production Technician (ver. 4.0) is integrated into the program.

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Program

This program provides training in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle fundamentals as well as other systems in which a technician may be challenged. Training in each area includes classroom instruction and practice on simulated vehicle systems before receiving hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing “live” vehicles.

Electric Vehicle Research

UT Knoxville – Institute for Future Mobility

Our research powers advances in electric vehicles.

UT faculty and students are collaborating with industry and government partners to study battery safety and performance factors. Others are advancing wide-bandgap semiconductors and studying the design and applications of gallium nitride and silicon carbide devices to extend battery range, reduce battery size, and increase charging efficiency. For example, faculty and student researchers from UT, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Volkswagen are advancing wireless power transfer and developing commercial-ready innovations.

To further enhance efficiency and convenience, UT researchers are improving specific EV components like auxiliary power modules as well as integrating the design and function of multiple onboard power electronics.

UT’s work in electrification also applies to air mobility. During a five-year collaboration with Boeing for NASA, UT researchers developed a first-of-its-kind power inverter enabling electrified propulsion. UT faculty and students continue to investigate relevant power electronics components such as system-friendly and cryogenically cooled solid-state circuit breakers.

We’re also investigating opportunities to strengthen the grid’s reliability and resilience to support the shift to electric mobility. UT and Volkswagen are applying second-life EV batteries to power grids, and another research team is studying how the electric grid will support future air travel.

We are advancing materials to meet needs across all modes of electric mobility. For example, UT faculty are advancing carbon-fiber composites to create lighter, stronger components for automotive and aerospace applications.

UT Chattanooga – Center for Energy, Transportation, and the Environment

CETE is a program of applied research at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to develop and deploy advanced technologies that utilize clean and secure sources of energy.

  • 10,000 sq. ft. Advanced Vehicle Test Facility
  • Including Laboratory, Office Space & One-mile Track

University of Memphis – Electric Transportation Infrastructure Innovation Research Cluster

The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Innovation Research Cluster at the FedEx Institute of Technology is a University of Memphis interdisciplinary group focusing on research that addresses readiness of infrastructure to support the rising demand for electric vehicles. In 2020, Deloitte forecasted that demand for electric vehicles with increase by 29% annually for the next ten years and that by 2030 we would see 31.1 million EVs on the road in the United States. This rising demand requires innovative research that addresses improvements in infrastructure that will be required to accommodate this massive fleet.

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipement (EVSE) Training

Field Advantage – The FACTOR Center

The FACTOR Center is a sophisticated, centrally-located training hub committed to advancing technical excellence across a variety of key areas, particularly focusing on Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems, fuel control technologies (EVSE, Petroleum, and Hydrogen), and network solutions.

Our core objective is to develop well-rounded professionals skilled in these specialized domains, equipping them to navigate the rapidly changing technological landscape of our core industry full technology stack. Utilizing a blended learning approach that integrates hands-on practice with theoretical study, we offer a robust training experience that addresses a wide range of technological needs.