In this episode, Sam Street talks with Brendan Gale from EV Safe Australia about Electric Vehicle (EV) safety.
We begin our discussion with Brendan's journey into EV safety consulting, exploring the current state of EV safety in Australia, and the variance in information between states and businesses. Then, we delve into the different approaches to EV safety, the range of services businesses may provide, and how following OEM procedures is crucial for direct repairs, while standards like AS5732 offer broader guidelines covering site safety and emergency response. We also examine the complexities surrounding training and equipment and sourcing appropriate EV-specific PPE.
We wrap up by reviewing government support options through grants like the DRIVEN Program (Dealership and Repairer Initiative for Vehicle Electrification Nationally), offering rebates on eligible EV safety equipment and processes.
Links & Resources:
EV Safe Australia
https://evsafeaustralia.com.au/
Body Shop Australia
https://www.bodyshopaustralia.com.au/
EV Repair Services (EV battery specialists)
https://evrepairservices.com.au/
Bell Automotive Group
https://bellautomotivegroup.com.au/
Government's DRIVEN Program
https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/driven-charger-rebate-stream
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