UPDATED: NOVEMBER 17 with additional classes.
At Earthling Automotive, we offer a variety of EV auto repair classes to teach technicians how to diagnose and repair EV and hybrid vehicles. We take pride in offering small, hands-on courses that provide a superior learning experience. With a maximum class size of four students, we ensure a personalized and immersive environment you can truly dive into the subject matter and get hands-on experience working on EV and hybrid vehicles. Our approach encourages active participation, and yes, you should come prepared to get your hands dirty. Additionally, we draw from years of experience and will share actual case studies from our shop to enrich your understanding.
TESLA 1
Course Overview:
This two-day, hands-on workshop is tailored for individuals with little to no experience diagnosing and repairing Tesla vehicles. Class size is limited to a maximum of four students, allowing for a highly interactive and engaging learning experience.
Below are the upcoming dates for this class:
- Dec 9-10 (Sat-Sun)
- Jan 6/7 (Sat-Sun)
- January 13/14 (Sat-Sun)
- January 20/21 (Sat-Sun)
During this course, you’ll have the opportunity to work on multiple Tesla vehicles, and we will cover an array of topics, including:
- Creating a service account to access Tesla service information
- Understanding how Tesla vehicles are similar and different from other EVs
- Assessing OEM service info strengths, weaknesses, and workarounds
- Learning to diagnose using Tesla Toolbox, Service mode, and Service Mode Plus
- Gaining insights into Tesla maintenance intervals, requirements, and challenges
- Understanding the process of creating a parts account, ordering parts, and acquiring special tooling (SSTs)
- Exploring high-voltage safety procedures specific to Tesla
- Diving into charging, supercharging, and pre-conditioning in comparison to other EVs
- Gaining valuable insights from real-world case studies from our shop
- And much more
Price: $1,680
Hybrid/EV 1
Course Overview:
The three-day, hands-on Hybrid/EV 1 workshop is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of hybrid and EV powertrain components, their operation, and system-level diagnostics. For hybrids, we focus on the Toyota hybrid system, and for EVs, the spotlight is on Tesla vehicles. Class size is limited to a maximum of four students, allowing for a highly interactive and engaging learning experience.
Below are the upcoming dates for this class:
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Nov 17-19 (T/W/Th)
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Dec 12-14 (T/W/Th)
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Jan 23-25 (T/W/Th)
Key topics covered in this course include:
- Understanding and identifying modes of operation from scan data
- Diagnosing battery pack and battery pack component issues
- Exploring battery precharge system charge and discharge strategies
- Learning how the inverter and boost converter control motor-generators
- Understanding Toyota brake-by-wire systems and fail-safe modes
- Delving into series-parallel hybrid transaxle operation
- Diagnosing hybrid engine no-starts from scan data
- Benefiting from real-world case studies from our shop
- And much more
Price: $2,500
Should you have any inquiries or require additional information about our training, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Head of Training, Jack Rosebro. You can contact Jack via phone at (310) 383-4800 or through email at jack.rosebro@earthlingauto.com. Jack is here to answer your questions and provide guidance to make sure you and your technicians are placed in the class that is right for your goals and objectives.We look forward to welcoming you and your team to our training sessions and helping you gain the EV and Hybrid skills and knowledge needed to stay ahead of the game in automotive service.
