Simon Vorlicek is an EV Automotive Instructor at BCIT and a Technical Trainer for KIA Canada. A Red Seal Automotive Technician with 25 years experience, he teaches licensed technicians to upskill into the new technologies of EVs and ADAS. Interested in the long term feasibility of EVs and their efficiency compared to ICE powered vehicles, Simon’s research and training so far has been very positive towards EVs in an urban environment, and signs are good for the batteries to be lasting well beyond expectations. His own personal KIA Niro EV has over 270,000kms on the original battery and a summertime range over 450km on a full charge. 

Simon will share his technical knowledge in a discussion centred around buying an EV, and answer questions regarding the reliability and maintenance aspects of EVs. He recently purchased a KIA Soul EV and a KIA Niro EV for personal use and testing, and will share this experience, as well as his brand recommendations and guidance for consumers looking to purchase an EV.