BMW High Voltage Expert Certification programme To Train EVs Technicians

The BMW High Voltage Expert (HVE) Certification programme is used by BMW Group Malaysia to train technicians who specialise in EVs. The internationally recognised programme, led by the BMW Group Regional Training Centre in Malaysia, is said to be the first outside of Munich, Germany.

Hans de Visser, MD of BMW Group Malaysia said that the automaker recognizes that service and repair are important points of consideration for many customers of their EV portfolio.

According to him, the customers shared concerns with the lack of technical know-how in Malaysia that dampens their interest to make the switch to EVs.



“To ensure that our customers have greater peace of mind when it comes to the ownership of their electric vehicles, we took it upon ourselves to develop an extensive network of charging infrastructure nationwide and introduced the HVE certification here to also complement the uptake of electromobility in the past few years.

“Above all, it is the determination and passion shown by our High Voltage Experts that take this programme to greater heights – despite the level of difficulty and intensive training sessions that they must undergo to receive the certification. We hope these videos capture that spirit and goes on to inspire other local technicians to also upskill to meet the rising tide of electromobility in Malaysia,” he added. BMW Group Malaysia says it wants to change the perception of automotive technicians as blue-collar workers by recognising "the high level of knowledge and technical skills required in the field of IT and electrical systems to excel in this profession." The BMW High Voltage Expert is a highly skilled individual who works exclusively on BMW EVs, servicing and repairing the battery-powered vehicles.

In the same vein as developing Malaysia's EV ecosystem, the premium carmaker has made over 1,000 charging stations available in its network thus far. Partnerships with ChargEV and Yinson Greentech provide access to over 400 of these facilities, while JomCharge provides access to over 100 locations, Gentari with over 150 facilities, and approximately 160 spots from new partners such as Shell Recharge with ParkEasy, ChargeN'Go, ChargeSini, Go To-U, and FlexiParking. Most authorised dealerships also have over 100 BMW i and MINI charging stations.