EV Conversion

Course code TRDE 3004

Credit 0.0

Length 125.0 hours

Course outline View

EV Conversion will walk learners through the knowledge and skills required to convert a vehicle from gasoline or diesel power to Battery electric. It will include knowledge in tool usage, basic electrical theory, 3D scanning, CAD design, amongst others.

It has a self paced online portion of 45 hours, followed by 80 hours of in person training. The majority of which is practical. With some lecture also included.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • EV Components and layouts
    Electricity basics
    Electrical Circuits and Components
    HV Battery fundamentals
    Design and engineering basics
    Conversion component options
    Conversion planning
    High Voltage Safety
    Mechanical integration
    Legal requirements and registration
    EV Conversion Construction

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
12377 April 13, 2026
to May 1, 2026
Lab VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.