Steer Automotive Group has opened a new repair centre near Southampton that is dedicated to electric vehicle repair.
Steer Electric Eastleigh spans over 14,000 square feet and is designed to accommodate the latest in EV technology and repair capabilities.
It features full aluminium structural repair capabilities and integrates “advanced EV technology tooling and equipment” to repair current and future EVs.
Steer said the EV technicians have undergone training to handle EV safety, battery management and high-voltage systems.
In line with the group’s commitment to sustainability, the Eastleigh site is equipped with solar panels that generate some of the site’s energy needs and aims to use Environmental, Social and Governance-compliant parts where applicable.
The facility also includes EV rapid chargers available for both colleagues and customers.
Additional features of the Steer Electric Eastleigh facility include 1000 lux LED lighting on motion sensors, valet facilities, a customer consultation and meet and greet area and a colleague lounge and break out area.
In support of Steer’s cycle to work scheme, the site also offers covered bicycle rack storage on site.
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Freelance writer for AM, Tom Seymour has been a specialist B2B journalist covering the automotive sector for over 14 years. He started his freelance career in 2015 and currently writes for a variety of automotive, business and technology publications.
