Trade: Electric Vehicle Service · Automotive

Plugged In

A Practical Guide to Electric Vehicles, Their Care and Servicing

For owners, beginners and future technicians

Pre-order · releases 15 Jan 2027

Paperback prices include all taxes; shipping is a flat ₹60 per order within India. PDF ebooks: 18% GST added at checkout.

Format

Paperback · PDF ebook

Size

170 × 240 mm

Pages

120 (paperback)

Language

English

Edition

First Edition, 2026

Release date

15/01/2027

ISBN

To be announced

Understand electric vehicles. Charge them wisely. Service them safely.

Written for owners, beginners and anyone training to work in India's fast-growing electric vehicle industry, this practical guide explains how electric scooters, e-rickshaws and cars work, and how to look after them properly, one clear step at a time.

What you will learn

Understand batteries, motors, controllers and regenerative braking
Master the electrical basics: voltage, current, Ohm's law, power and energy
Charge safely at home and in public, and keep batteries healthy
Choose and use hand tools, measuring instruments and test meters
Receive, inspect and deliver vehicles like a professional
Recognise high-voltage hazards, safe isolation and protective equipment
Explain running costs, battery health and government support to customers

Includes 27 illustrated figures, self-check questions, ready-to-use templates and real-life case studies from Indian workshops, plus a career roadmap with jobs, pay, qualifications and business ideas.

Electric vehicles and India
Electricity made simple
Inside an electric vehicle
Charging an electric vehicle
Tools and workshop equipment
Routine service and repair
Working safely with high voltage

Plus reference tables, glossary, self-check answers, ready-to-use templates and real-life scenarios.

Employment direction

Where this book can take you

Every guide ends with a career roadmap: jobs, typical starting pay, how careers grow, recognised qualifications, where to find work, business ideas and a 90-day action plan.

Job	Where you work	Starting pay / month: tier-1 cities*	Tier-2 cities*
EV service technician	EV dealers, service centres	₹16,000–25,000	₹12,000–19,000
Battery technician	Battery makers, swapping stations, service centres	₹17,000–26,000	₹13,000–20,000
Charging station technician / operator	Charging companies, fleets	₹14,000–22,000	₹11,000–16,000
Electric three-wheeler mechanic	Dealers, fleets, own workshop	₹14,000–22,000	₹11,000–17,000
EV sales and service advisor	Dealerships	₹16,000–25,000plus incentives	₹12,000–19,000plus incentives

Build your base: from practice to the job

New to the field? Employers hire freshers who can already do the basic tasks safely and correctly. This book builds that foundation through practice, not just reading: here is what you will be able to do from your first day at work.

On the jobWork safely around high-voltage systemsHow this book builds it

Isolation steps, PPE and the safety rules every workshop follows

On the jobCharge vehicles correctly and explain charging to ownersHow this book builds it

Charger types, connectors and charging-practice checklists

On the jobCarry out a routine EV serviceHow this book builds it

Service checklists for battery, motor, brakes, tyres and software

On the jobDiagnose common faultsHow this book builds it

Fault-finding steps, test equipment use and real-life workshop scenarios

Understand the whyEach chapter explains how things work before how to do them, so you can handle situations the book never mentions.
Practise hands-onFollow the step-by-step tasks, checklists and templates on real tools, real customers or real data.
Test yourselfUse the skills check: aim for 3 or 4 on every task, and work through the real-life scenarios.
Show your proofKeep your skills record, photos and projects as a portfolio for interviews and your first employer.

How your career grows

Entry: Trainee technician, helper
Skilled: EV technician, battery technician
Senior: Senior technician, workshop supervisor
Own business: EV service workshop, charging point operator

Get qualified

EV technician certification through government-recognised skill programmes (Skill India)
Manufacturer training at dealerships (essential for high-voltage work)
Basic electrical training (ITI electrician or similar) as a strong foundation

Start on your own

Electric two- and three-wheeler repair workshop (start-up about ₹1–3 lakh)
Battery repair and testing service (start-up about ₹1–2 lakh)
Charging point at a shop or parking area (start-up about ₹1–5 lakh)

*Typical starting pay per month for the first 0–2 years, reviewed in October 2026 against Glassdoor and Indeed India salary data. Tier-1: metro cities such as Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune and Kolkata. Tier-2: cities such as Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Kochi, Nagpur and Surat. For software, data, AI and security jobs, tier-1 figures are for product companies and large tech firms; many freshers in metros start at about ₹25,000–45,000. Pay varies by employer, skills and experience. Explore all careers →