BloombergNEF (BNEF), one of the leading publications in the EVSE industry, predicts that by the end of 2024, there will be 6 million EVs on the road in North America, and by 2040, there will be 148 million. The need to build out a comprehensive charging network is now greater than ever. In fact, BNEF predicts that to accommodate the growing number of EV drivers, 82 million charging ports will be needed by 2040, including nearly 9 million workplace and public charging spots.
This momentum in e-mobility presents an opportunity for electrical contractors to learn new skills, grow their business and contribute to the creation of a more reliable EV charging infrastructure.
Here are five reasons why you should consider becoming a ChargePoint-certified technician.
Reason 1: Increase customer satisfaction
Gain the expertise needed to install and service stations with quality and precision. Proper installation results in a more reliable charging experience and, ultimately, fewer callbacks after work order completion. Happy customers are likely to come back for more and will consider your business for any future electrical work related or unrelated to EV charging.
Reason 2: Grow your business
Generate new business by fulfilling installation and service requests that require a certified technician. You’ll also gain referrals from ChargePoint and new customers looking for contractors to work on pre-existing ChargePoint installations. And happy customers tend to spread the word — so your business will automatically expand by word of mouth.
Reason 3: Boost efficiency and outshine competitors
Enhance your expertise and streamline every order, whether it’s installation or repair. With greater skill and efficiency, you can reduce the time it takes to complete a job. You’ll not only be able to take on more projects, but you’ll position yourself as the fastest, most reliable option for your customers. Plus, in a market where most contractors bill by the hour, your efficiency will translate to greater competitiveness and more satisfied clients.
Reason 4: Develop your team’s expertise
Stay up to date on the newest EV charging technology and establish your business in a growing industry. The curriculum for the ChargePoint Training & Certification program leverages our extensive technical know-how, partner network and industry connections to set contractors up for success.
Reason 5: Attract new and up and coming talent
According to Renaissance Research & Consulting, only 1% of electrical contractors are between the ages of 18 and 34.1 Give your firm an edge by attracting up and coming talent looking to enter the electrical field just as e-mobility is gaining momentum and generating new job opportunities. With a focus on EV charging implementation, you’ll keep attracting motivated professionals to your team for years to come.
The time is now to learn something new, expand your business and become a sustainability leader. The ChargePoint Training & Certification program combines general electrical and EV charging knowledge. It offers two tracks — one for AC charging and one for DC charging — along with a series of product- and service-specific microcredentials covering the installation, commissioning and repair of ChargePoint stations.
1 Electrical Contractor Profile Study Topline Report, Renaissance Research & Consulting, Inc., 2022
