EV Familiarisation Training for UK Fleets
EV familiarisation training for UK fleets. One-to-one, in-vehicle sessions covering regen braking, instant torque, charging and range planning - half or full day.
Service Info
Training Type
In Vehicle (1 to 1)
Duration
Half Day (4 Hours) or Full Day (8 hours)
Price Range
£199.00 - £329.00
Class Size
1 to 1
Expertly designed by our team of EV specialists, this training is ideal for businesses adopting electric vehicles for the first time. We help your staff build confidence, reduce incidents, and maximise safety and efficiency from day one. Whether they’re new or experienced drivers, the course ensures a smooth, informed switch to electric driving.
What's Included
EV familiarisation training is a practical, in-vehicle session that prepares drivers to operate an electric vehicle safely and efficiently. DriveSense delivers it one-to-one for UK fleets moving drivers from petrol or diesel into electric cars and vans.
1. Comprehensive Vehicle & Tech Induction
This session is designed to bridge the gap between traditional internal combustion engines and electric vehicles. Drivers receive a guided tour of the vehicle's unique controls and settings, helping them adapt to new features and reducing "range anxiety".
2. Practical Charging & Battery Management
The training includes hands-on demonstrations of the essential protocols for "refuelling" in the electric age. Drivers learn about charging infrastructure, cable types, and battery health management to maximise vehicle efficiency and protect your organisation's long-term investment.
3. Immersive Handling & On-Road Efficiency
Theoretical knowledge is put into practice during on-road driving sessions that highlight the unique handling characteristics of EVs, such as instant torque and regenerative braking. This coaching ensures drivers can safely and confidently transition while maximising their vehicle's range.
Who it's for
Fleet managers, HR and health and safety teams introducing electric vehicles, and the drivers moving into them - company car drivers, van drivers and delivery drivers. It suits both drivers who have never driven an EV and experienced drivers changing to a new model.
How it's delivered
Sessions are one-to-one and take place in the electric vehicle the driver will actually use, at your site or an agreed location anywhere in the UK. Choose a half day (4 hours) or full day (8 hours). Training is delivered by qualified driving instructors, and driver feedback and reporting are available on request.
What your fleet gets
Drivers who understand regenerative braking, manage instant acceleration smoothly, plan journeys around range and charge correctly - and a record that each driver has received EV-specific training as part of your duty of care.
Related services
Pair EV familiarisation with one-to-one driver coaching, fuel efficiency training or DriveSenseGO! online driver training. For background, read the human side of the EV transition.
EV familiarisation FAQs
What is EV familiarisation training?
A practical session that shows drivers how an electric vehicle differs from petrol or diesel - controls, acceleration, regenerative braking, charging and range - and gives them supervised time driving it.
Do you provide the vehicle?
No. Training takes place in the EV the driver will be using, so it is specific to that model.
How long does a session take?
A half day (4 hours) or a full day (8 hours), one driver at a time.
How much does it cost?
From £199 to £329 depending on session length.
Can you train drivers across several sites?
Yes. DriveSense delivers EV familiarisation nationwide using a network of local trainers.
