Sep 26, 2026
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Twenty-five auto electricians and mechanical technicians have completed training in electric and hybrid vehicle repairs, bringing the number trained through the Guyana Energy Agency’s programme to 102.
The new technicians enter the field as use of Guyana’s public charging stations grows. Monthly charging sessions rose from 231 in January to 744 in July, according to figures presented by Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister Dr. Alfred King.
The electricity dispensed each month also increased, from about 4,186 kilowatt-hours to nearly 21,000 kilowatt-hours over the same period.
King said those figures show why expanding electric vehicle use requires more than charging stations. Drivers also need technicians who can diagnose faults and carry out repairs safely.
“People are using the infrastructure, and demand is increasing,” he said at the closing ceremony for the Guyana Energy Agency’s fifth Electric Vehicle/Hybrid Maintenance and Repairs training programme.
The latest group trained at the Mahaicony Technical and Vocational Training Centre over two weeks in September. Their classroom and practical work included opening an electric vehicle battery pack safely, identifying faulty cells, and following procedures for repair and reassembly. The agency says the graduates will receive internationally recognised Level 3 and Level 4 certificates from the Institute of the Motor Industry.
Guyana currently has nine publicly accessible charging stations in Regions Three, Four, Five, Six and Ten. King said that number is expected to rise to 24 by the end of 2026. The Mahaicony training centre has a 60-kilowatt charger alongside a solar carport, combining technician training with public charging infrastructure.
Guyana Energy Agency Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mahender Sharma urged the graduates to keep developing their skills as they enter the workplace.
Agency board director Dr. Vivian Lam also encouraged them to consider business opportunities in vehicle maintenance and repair.
