MEKO Has Trained 3,500 EV Technicians
The company reached this certification milestone to address growing maintenance needs for electric vehicles.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Car Maintenance
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MEKO announced that its E+ certification program has now successfully trained more than 3,500 vehicle technicians. The initiative focuses on professionalizing service standards for electric vehicles across Europe.
Why it matters
The program aims to ensure electric vehicles receive the same level of service efficacy as traditional combustion engine models. Training is critical as inspection data reveals higher mechanical wear issues in aging electric cars compared to their fossil-fuel counterparts.
Of the 3,500 certified technicians, 1,600 reached the second-highest level while 150 achieved the highest certification level for complex battery repair. This comes as 10-year-old electric cars show a 30 percent inspection failure rate.
The players
MEKO
An automotive service company that provides maintenance and repair training for vehicle technicians across Europe.
Norwegian Public Roads Administration
A government agency responsible for managing road infrastructure and vehicle inspection standards in Norway.
The details
Delivered through the MEKO Academy, the E+ program covers a tiered curriculum ranging from safety protocols to high-voltage battery repair. Most of the newly certified technicians are currently based in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, regions that lead the European transition to electric mobility.
Timeline
MEKO began systematic work with its E+ certification program in 2021.
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration conducted roadworthiness inspections in 2025.
Inspection statistics were published by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration in January 2026.
MEKO reached the 3,500 technician training milestone in October 2026.
Roadmap
This certification effort aligns with the industry-wide pivot toward servicing an aging fleet of electric vehicles that are proving to have distinct maintenance requirements. As the car parc evolves, companies are moving beyond simple combustion engine repair to retain market share in a high-voltage future.
Car owners can expect more workshops to be equipped to handle specialized electric vehicle repairs, potentially reducing wait times for service. Drivers of older electric models may also find it easier to resolve wear-related defects that have historically led to inspection failures.
The takeaway
The gap in roadworthiness failure rates suggests that electric vehicle owners should prioritize preventative maintenance as their cars age. Proper training for technicians is an essential step toward ensuring that electric vehicles remain reliable throughout their full lifespan.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by AZoCleantech.
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