We’re proud to announce a major milestone in our journey: Cedar Electric has partnered with LKQ to launch LKQ Electriq – a new venture dedicated to making EV battery and high-voltage component repair more accessible across the UK.
Why This Matters
Electric vehicles are here to stay – but repairing high-voltage batteries and components remains complex and costly. For many independent garages, the investment in specialist tools, training, and safety infrastructure has been a barrier, often forcing them to turn customers away or rely on expensive OEM replacements.
LKQ Electriq Empowers Independent Garages
By combining Cedar Electric’s proven repair-first expertise with LKQ’s national scale and resources, we’re creating a network that empowers garages to say “yes” to EV repair – without major upfront investment.
What This Means for Fleet Operators, Garages and Customers
- For fleet operators & garages: Access expert outsourced support from our specialist team while maintaining your customer relationships and offering a cost-effective alternative to OEM replacement.
- For customers: Benefit from trusted, sustainable repair solutions that extend battery life, reduce waste, and lower the costs of EV ownership.
Our shared repair-first approach means fewer replacements, less environmental impact, and greater confidence in EV repair.
Remanufacturing a single EV battery can save over 1 tonne of CO₂, 4,200 kWh of electricity, and 1,500 litres of water. These are not marginal gains, they’re transformative.
Scaling Our Expertise
This partnership allows us to take the advancements we’ve made at Cedar Electric and make them even more available nationwide.
“Our partnership with LKQ is about proving that EV battery and high-voltage component repair can be safe, reliable, and accessible to everyone,” says Matt Copp, Director and Head of EV Technical Operations. “We want to help garages say yes to EV repair they might otherwise turn away – and give customers confidence their EV can be repaired without unnecessary cost.”
Kevin Pearce, Director at LKQ Electriq, adds:
“We’re excited to bring Cedar Electric’s expertise to a wider audience. LKQ Electriq will help fleets, garages and bodyshops compete in the EV aftermarket by offering a repair-first solution that avoids costly OEM replacements.”
Looking Ahead
As we transition to our new identity as LKQ Electriq, our commitment remains the same:
- Repair-first solutions that save money and reduce waste
- Trusted expertise from the same specialist team
- Nationwide support powered by LKQ’s network
This is more than a partnership – it’s a step toward shaping the future of EV repair. Together, Cedar Electric and LKQ are building a network that supports garages, reduces waste, and keeps EVs on the road longer.
The future is Electriq.
Get in touch!
If you’re experiencing issues with your battery, or other high voltage component repairs, don’t hesitate to contact us. You can find us at 01903 924872 or info@cedarelectric.co.uk. Visit us at Cecil Pashley Way, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5FF.
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