EV Tech Fundamentals by Legacy EV
The electric vehicle service industry is growing faster than the pool of qualified technicians available to support it. Community colleges, technical schools, and post-secondary automotive programs have an opportunity to fill that gap — but only if their programs give students real, hands-on experience with the high-voltage systems, diagnostic tools, and powertrain components that EV technician careers actually require. Theory and simulation are not enough. The Legacy EV Tech Fundamentals program is built around a proprietary 100V training bench that gives students direct, live experience wiring, testing, programming, and tuning a complete electric vehicle powertrain in a structured, safety-controlled environment.
Klein Educational supplies the Legacy EV Tech Fundamentals program to community colleges, technical schools, and post-secondary automotive programs across the United States. We help programs build the right EV training environment for their curriculum and student population.
About EV Tech Fundamentals
EV Tech Fundamentals combines cutting-edge EV Foundations curriculum with a proprietary EV Training Bench to deliver an immersive, skills-based learning experience designed specifically for post-secondary technical education. Through live measurements, wiring, programming, and system testing, students develop real-world technical skills aligned with EV Technician standards. They gain expertise in high-voltage safety, diagnostics, and powertrain integration that prepares them for careers in EV maintenance, conversion, and advanced vehicle engineering.
The program is structured as a complete lab bundle. The EV Training Bench allows students to wire, test, and tune a complete electric vehicle powertrain with all tools, electrical instruments, and PPE sets included. Turnkey curriculum covers 44 lessons with an online student companion, instructor overviews, student handouts, diagrams, rubrics, and assessments, plus Level 1 and Level 2 High Voltage Safety Certifications. Instructor training includes six online learning modules, a five-day in-person EV Fundamentals Bootcamp, and more than 200 pages of reference materials.
The 100V Training Bench
The centerpiece of the EV Tech Fundamentals program is Legacy EV's proprietary 100V Training Bench — the most effective hands-on tool available for teaching the intricacies of a full EV powertrain in a post-secondary lab environment. Students work directly with a live powertrain system at a safe training voltage, performing the same wiring, programming, testing, and diagnostic tasks they will perform throughout their careers as EV technicians. The bench eliminates the gap between classroom theory and real-world practice that is the most common shortcoming of traditional automotive technology programs.
What students learn
EV Tech Fundamentals is built around seven core learning outcomes aligned with EV Technician standards. Students demonstrate proper safety procedures for working with high-voltage systems. They develop understanding of the electrical circuitry involved in installing a high-voltage EV system. They learn to read and interpret wiring diagrams as representations of a full EV kit installation. They understand the roles of major EV systems and the differences between high-voltage and low-voltage architectures. They become proficient with the tools and equipment used in vehicle electrification. They demonstrate understanding of the EV kit installation process by completing a full installation on the training bench. And they show mastery of how to mount, wire, program, commission, test, and tune a complete EV system.
How Klein Educational supports your program
Klein Educational works with department chairs, program directors, and curriculum coordinators from the first conversation through equipment selection, delivery, and ongoing support. We help programs identify the right EV training solution for their curriculum goals, facility constraints, and budget.
We have direct access to the full Legacy EV product line for programs across the United States.
Frequently asked questions
What level of student is EV Tech Fundamentals designed for? EV Tech Fundamentals is designed for post-secondary students in community college automotive technology programs, technical school EV technician pathways, and advanced high school programs with appropriate prerequisites.
What high-voltage certifications are included? The program includes both Level 1 and Level 2 High Voltage Safety Certifications as part of the curriculum bundle.
What is the 100V Training Bench? The 100V Training Bench is Legacy EV's proprietary hands-on training system that allows students to wire, test, and tune a complete electric vehicle powertrain at a safe training voltage. All tools, electrical instruments, and PPE sets are included.
Does the instructor need prior EV experience to teach this program? No. Instructor training is included, covering six online modules, a five-day in-person EV Fundamentals Bootcamp, and more than 200 pages of reference materials that prepare any qualified automotive instructor to deliver the program.
What states does Klein Educational serve? Klein Educational serves community colleges, technical schools, and post-secondary programs across the United States.
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