On June 25th, it was reported that China's new energy vehicle industry is currently developing rapidly, but behind it, the thirst for talent has become increasingly prominent. Recently, the topic of "a shortage of 1.03 million new energy vehicle talents" has attracted industry attention.
According to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, the production and sales of automobiles in 2023 have both exceeded 9 million units, with a domestic market share of over 30%. In addition, 1.203 million units have been exported, becoming an important force in the global new energy vehicle industry.
Behind the rapid development of new energy vehicles is the scarcity of highly skilled talents. The official "Manufacturing Talent Development Plan Guidelines" point out that by 2025, the total number of talents in energy-saving and new energy vehicles is expected to reach 1.2 million, but the talent gap is expected to reach 1.03 million, with 80% of the new energy vehicle maintenance field facing a talent gap.
In this context, many universities also specialize in offering new energy vehicle repair programs to provide the industry with more corresponding talents. Experts believe that in the trend of electrification, networking, and intelligence, talent cultivation for new energy vehicles needs to be more aligned with the industry.
Experts say that compared to traditional cars, new energy vehicles have higher technological content and more complex electronic and control systems, which puts higher requirements on the professional ability of maintenance personnel. Relevant automotive repair students need to have the ability to repair electronic and control systems, be familiar with the functions and principles of electronic and control systems, and be able to repair electronic control units (ECU) and other components.
Of course, students also need to possess skills such as operating and maintaining high-voltage systems, analyzing faults and maintaining hardware, and repairing mechanical equipment.
It is worth mentioning that this topic has also attracted the attention of several heads of OEMs. Zhao Changjiang, General Manager of Tengshi Automobile, stated that there is a shortage of 1.03 million new energy vehicle talents, which indeed highlights the rapid development of the new energy industry and the urgency of talent cultivation. At the same time, this number also represents unlimited development opportunities and future for the new energy industry.
Vice President of NIO, Shen Fei, said: Is there only a shortage of 1.03 million? I think it's far more than that. What's most lacking is interdisciplinary and versatile talents; Extreme Krypton executive recruitment online, encouraging more people to join new energy vehicles and join Extreme Krypton vehicles.
Zhou Jinkai, Deputy General Manager of SAIC GM Wuling Brand Business Unit, gave a more straightforward suggestion, directly recommending many powerful universities, such as well-known Jilin University, Tongji University, South China University of Technology, Central South University, etc.