VW Invests $20 Million in 50 State Electric Vehicle Dealer Readiness Program – Green Fleet
Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced the preliminary results of its nationwide Network Readiness Partnership Program to help 600 dealers convert into EV hubs in the region.
Volkswagen’s program aims to help its 50-state dealer network establish the basic electric vehicle infrastructure needed, such as upgraded service centers and high-capacity chargers. Volkswagen said in a press release that its dealers have added 23,490 kW of charging capacity, trained more than 1,260 EV service technicians and deployed dedicated EV Experts to create the ultimate consumer experience. nationwide e-mobile center. The program will continue until the end of June 2022.
“It is consumers who will lead the electric vehicle revolution of America, Inc.,” said Scott Keogh, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America. We are always ready to support them on this journey. With nine out of 10 Volkswagen ID.4 buyers identified as first-time electric vehicle buyers, I have never been more confident that the electric future is driven by Volkswagen.”
In addition, Volkswagen has implemented an EV Technician Retention Program to assist dealers in increasing training, incentivizing technicians and recruiting new talent equipped to tackle EV change. The program allows participating dealers to reward their technicians with a maintenance bonus of $2,000 per year, helping them achieve specialized certifications and enhance their comprehensive ID expertise. .4 and all VW electric models, according to Volkwsagen.
Mr. Tom McMenamin, President of Volkswagen National Dealership and main dealer of Toms River Volkswagen, Toms River, NJ. “I’m excited for the electric future with Volkswagen.”