The Automotive Service Association (ASA) has released its official stance on federal goals for transitioning to electric vehicles in a recent press release.
In its statement, ASA claimed that the pace of EV transition outlined in regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is something independent repair shops will struggle to keep up with.
While many shops have already invested into EV services, ASA predicted that by 2032, independent shops will need to put in bigger investments than they were initially planning on to meet EPA's current goals. This may include EV training, equipment, and space to accommodate EV work.
ASA added that as the federal government pursues its goals for EVs, it must make an effort to ensure independent businesses have the resources they need to accommodate this market.
“The automotive repair industry isn’t pro- or anti- EV,” said Aaron Clements, mechanical director on the ASA Board of Directors and chairman of the Southern Automotive Service Association. “We just want to make sure that we can repair the vehicles that our customers bring to us. This statement accurately reflects where our industry stands and allows us to educate lawmakers on our industry’s needs.”
