Autotech Training acquires EV training vehicle

Autotech Training has become one of only five owners globally of an Electude Connect – Electric training vehicle to support the delivery of its IMI accredited EV training courses.

Initially created for the WorldSkills Automotive Technology Competition, the exclusive training vehicle, which is based on the Volkswagen e-up! has been extensively modified to enable electrical diagnosis and fault finding without having to remove any parts of the vehicle.

The unique state-of-the-art vehicle features 39 in-built failures, and the wiring harnesses have been extended and switches incorporated into the car to allow the trainer to induce faults across all main components without causing damage to the vehicle and its low and high-voltage systems.

Autotech Training has been further developing its electric/hybrid vehicle training offering for almost four years. Delivering IMI Levels 1-4 electric/hybrid vehicle training courses, the company has seen over 1,500 delegates receive EV training over the last 18 months.

The company’s headquarters in Milton Keynes includes an Electric Vehicle Training Suite, featuring an electric car for hands on learning, while its fleet of EVs are regularly driven across the UK to aid the delivery of IMI electric hybrid vehicle training on the premises of any garage or business.

“Hands on learning is of paramount importance to Autotech Training as it helps put the theory into practice during the delivery of our EV training courses,” comments Simon King, managing director of Autotech Training. “We are delighted to now add the Electude Connect – Electric training vehicle to our portfolio as it is one of just five available in the world.