Fundamentals of Electric Vehicles

Understand EVs from vehicle types to charging design—fast.

Learn EV types, high-voltage safety basics, charging modes/levels, and site elements behind AC vs DC charging.

Who it's for
Junior ops, support specialists, and site planners starting in e-mobility.
Duration
2 weeks
Issued by
Marcus AI

What it is

A Marcus micro-credential that gives you the foundations of EVs: vehicle types, high-voltage safety basics, charging standards, and what it takes to design AC vs DC charging sites.

Why it matters

  • EV adoption is surging—ops, support, and planning teams need clear, practical EV fundamentals to avoid costly mistakes.
  • Knowing charging modes, safety basics, and site requirements helps you support customers and plan reliable deployments.

What you will learn

  • Explain EV types and high-voltage (HV) safety basics
  • Charging modes/levels (AC vs DC) and connector standards
  • Site elements behind AC vs DC charging: power, layout, and user flow
  • Support considerations: troubleshooting basics and customer guidance

Outcomes

  • Confidently describe EV types and key safety concepts
  • Understand charging levels, connectors, and what each use case needs
  • Support site planners and customers with clearer guidance on AC vs DC choices

The Marcus AI approach

Hands-on SLUs with prompts, red-team checks, and rollout playbooks grounded in real workflows.

  • Scenario-driven SLUs on EV types, HV safety, and charging standards
  • Visual explainers for AC/DC site elements and user flow
  • Applied prompts to practice customer support and planning choices

Career outcomes

  • Ops/support specialist in e-mobility
  • Junior site planner for EV charging projects
  • Customer success or technical support for EV charging providers

FAQ

Do I need an engineering background?

No. This credential focuses on applied EV fundamentals for ops/support and planners.

How long does it take?

About 2 weeks of focused practice.

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Ready?

Let Marcus coach you through Fundamentals of Electric Vehicles.

Adaptive lessons, feedback, and proof you can ship fast—so you move into your next role with confidence.