Laser Tools ‘How EV Ready Are You’? survey
Take a few minutes to tell us about your experience with EVs and what matters most to you.
How many technicians work at your garage, including yourself?
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Just Me
5-9
2-4
10 or more
Approximately what proportion of your technicians/mechanics are trained to IMI Level 2 or Level 3 in EV/hybrid systems?
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All technicians
Around 25%
Around 75%
None
Around 50%
Is your garage independent or part of a franchise/dealer network?
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Independent
Franchise or dealer network
Other
Are you currently offering any EV or hybrid services in your garage?
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Yes, regularly
Yes, occasionally
No, not yet
No, and don't plan to
Do you see the shift to EV as more of an opportunity or a challenge for your garage's future?
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Mostly an opportunity
Mostly a challenege
Roughly equal parts both
Not sure yet
What are the biggest challenges that have stopped or slowed your garage from becoming EV-ready? (Select all that apply)
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Cost in equipment and tooling
Accessing vehicle data, diagnostic and technical information
Training and skills gap
Lack of customer demand
Safety concerns
Lack of suitable workspace/facilities
Don't know where to start
Other
How confident do you feel about taking on EV work?
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Not very confident at all
1
2
3
4
Extremely confident
5
1 is Not very confident at all , 5 is Extremely confident
Have you ever taken on EV work but subsequently stopped?
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Yes
No
If yes, what were the main reasons you stopped? (Select all that apply)
Cost of tools and equipment
Note enough demand from customers
Lack of training or confidence
Safety concerns
Unsure what tools and equipment are needed
Lack of access to technical or diagnostic information
Lack of suitable workspace or facilities
Other
Do you know what tools and safety equipment you'd actually need to take on your first EV job?
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Yes, clearly
No, not really
Roughly, but not in detail
When choosing tools for EV and high voltage work, how important is trusting the brand behind them?
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Not important
1
2
3
4
Essential
5
1 is Not important, 5 is Essential
What matters most to you when buying tools for EV work? (Select all that apply)
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Price
Safety certification
Brand reputation
Quality/durability
Recommendation from other technicians
Availability
Other
Which brands, if any, come to mind when you think of tools for EV or high voltage work?
Have you, or are you planning in the next 12 months to invest in EV tools, training or equipment?
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Yes, already invested
Yes, considering it
Yes, already planned
No, no plans
Looking ahead five years, which of the following best describes the mix of vehicles you expect your garage to work on?
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Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) only
A mix of BEV, HEV, PHEV, Petrol and Diesel
A mix of BEV, Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Plug-in Electric Vehicles (PHEV)
Petrol and Diesel only
None, as I won't have a business
Other
In one sentence, what does "EV ready" mean to you as a garage/ garage owner?
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