EV TechSafe Technician Forecast - April 2025

Each quarter, we publish updated EV TechSafe Technician Forecasts to track the growth of the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) repair workforce. This April 2025 update reviews certification trends from Q4 2024 and early Q1 2025, and includes revised projections through to 2035.

EV TechSafe Technician Forecast: April 2025 at a glance

• 2,820 technicians gained EV certification in Q4 2024
• This marked a 10% drop compared to Q4 2023
• Full-year EV certifications fell by 6%
• The UK now has 64,700 qualified EV technicians
• IMI expects 3,437 certifications in Q1 2025, down 9% year-on-year
• Around 26% of the UK technician workforce holds an EV qualification
• Projected demand could outpace supply by over 29,000 technicians by 2035

Q4 2024 certification figures

In Q4 2024, 2,820 technicians gained their EV certification, including those with eligible IMI accreditations. While interest stays high, this figure was 10% lower than the same period in 2023. Over the full year, EV certifications dropped by 6%.

That brings the confirmed number of qualified EV technicians in the UK to 64,700.

Early outlook for Q1 2025

Initial IMI estimates suggest the number of certifications in Q1 2025 will reach around 3,437. Although Q1 typically sees a seasonal peak, this would still represent a 9% drop from Q1 2024.

If that estimate proves accurate, the total number of qualified EV technicians will reach 67,226, equivalent to around 28% of the UK technician workforce.

Looking ahead: the supply gap

Based on trends, the number of qualified EV technicians is expected to rise to 137,760 by 2033 and 145,760 by 2035. However, projected demand sits higher, at 151,070 by 2033 and 175,596 by 2035.

This creates a projected shortfall of 13,310 technicians in 2033, growing to 29,835 by 2035.

These figures show a clear need to train more technicians to meet long-term demand. The ZEV mandate and the 2035 target for ending sales of new petrol and diesel cars will likely shape future trends, but their impact on actual EV uptake is still uncertain.