• Case Study
• July 2, 2025
Powering Colorado’s Future EV Workforce with Ohm on the Range
Empowering Denver students with real-world EV skills and experience.
Written by
Jared Ebersole
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Ohm on the Range EV Academy
Arvada, CO
High School
After School
Lectec Scooters, Safety Packs, CTE Curriculum
Overview
Ohm on the Range, a Denver-based EV education and conversion center, hosted its first-ever Electric Vehicle Academy in the summer of 2025 for high school students from Denver Public Schools (DPS). As Colorado surged to the top spot in U.S. EV sales, the demand for skilled EV technicians skyrocketed. This innovative program gave students hands-on experience building electric scooters using Lectec kits - providing a tangible entry point into the world of EVs and STEM careers.
Denver7News. (2025, June). EV Academy: New DPS summer program gets hands‑on with electric vehicle tech [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVorfmxoNF4
Why Ohm on the Range Chose Lectec
With the surge in EV sales, Ohm on the Range sought a way to give students meaningful, real-world experience—something beyond textbooks and PowerPoints. They wanted a program that was approachable for beginners, rich in technical depth, and engaging enough to inspire future engineers and technicians.
Lectec’s all-in-one EV kits fit the bill. Each kit includes everything needed to build a functioning electric vehicle, making it possible for students to go from zero to riding their own scooter in a couple of hours. More than just a build—it’s a gateway into understanding engineering principles, electric power systems, and sustainability. It’s learning by doing, and that’s what made it the right fit for this first-of-its-kind summer academy.
Two female students mounting the ESC onto the scooter.
Program Implementation
Students began with a broad introduction to the EV landscape. From policy and infrastructure to sustainability and affordability—thanks to guest insights from industry leaders like CDOT, Lime, and Tesla. Then, the real work began: building their own electric scooters using Lectec’s modular kits.
Each student worked through mechanical assembly and calibration, installing components like brushless motors, throttle modules, and lithium battery systems. As the scooters came together, students learned about torque, throttle control, energy efficiency, and more. Lectec’s platform made it easy to tie technical skills to real-world concepts, like why EVs require regenerative braking or how instant torque affects ride performance.
Some students came in with auto shop experience. Others had never picked up a tool. But the simplicity of the Lectec platform meant everyone could participate—and finish with something they built themselves.
Students working in pairs to assemble scooters
Outcomes
The impact was immediate. Students asked smart questions about EV policy and infrastructure, and many who were previously unsure about their futures now saw engineering and technical careers as real possibilities.
“I’m an old-school hot rod guy,” said Terry Breheny, founder of Ohm on the Range. “Now that Colorado has surpassed California as #1 in EV sales, there's a massive shortage forecasted for EV technicians. It's important that we introduce students to EVs now and teach them how to work on them.”
Students loved the hands-on aspect:
“We’re building the whole thing—and then we’re going to drive it.” “It’s a good opportunity, especially because most students don’t know what they want to do in the future.”
While this pilot cohort was limited to 20 DPS students, Ohm on the Range and DPS are exploring how to scale EV education throughout the school year, with Lectec as a part of that expansion.
Students at Ohm on the Range screwing the ESC onto the scooter base.
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Final Thoughts
This program showed what’s possible when students are given real tools to explore real futures. By combining Ohm on the Range’s EV expertise with Lectec’s hands-on kits, students didn’t just learn about electric vehicles—they built them.
Lectec isn’t just a product—it’s an experience that turns curiosity into capability and sparks a lifelong interest in STEM. Ready to inspire your students? Let’s build something together.
Students at Ohm on the Range riding electric scooters outside
