Group 1 Audi centres receive electric vehicle accreditation
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We are delighted to announce that nine of our Group 1 Audi dealerships have been awarded their Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accreditation.
The Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme has been developed by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) to recognise retailers’ excellence in the electric vehicle sector. EVA is endorsed by the Government’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) and Energy Saving Trust.
The scheme encourages dealerships to further develop their ability in selling and servicing electric vehicles. It recognises dealers’ expertise in the electric vehicle sector and promotes industry standards for the benefit of the consumer.
Following two extremely successful years, which saw over two-hundred dealers obtain accredited status, the Government has renewed its co-sponsorship of the scheme.
Energy Saving Trust independently audits individual dealerships to verify that they meet a set of standards covering EV sales and aftersales. These include the customer qualification process, staff knowledge and training, EV demonstration and handover processes as well as availability of EV service bays and charge points on site.
To gain the accreditation, our staff have undertaken intensive training, whereby all colleagues must show a solid understanding of all electric and hybrid model variants. This includes aftersales and technical staff who have received comprehensive training to ensure that every aspect of our business delivers the same informed message when it comes to electric vehicles. Areas our staff have demonstrated their knowledge include: charging an EV, different driving modes and their impacts, electric driving range and fuel consumption for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), plus guidance on servicing and maintenance of an EV.
We have also invested in our EV infrastructure to ensure there is adequate provision for electric vehicles on site, and we will continue to do so over the coming years. This will include the redevelopment of our Chingford Audi centre which we are hoping will also become EVA accredited on the build’s completition.
Steve Doble, Group 1 Audi Franchise Director commented: “We are delighted that so many of our centres have now received the EVA accreditation. We understand that, in line with Audi’s vision, the future of auto mobility lies in alternative fuels and as a Group we strive to stay at the forefront of the latest automotive developments. Customers can be reassured that when visiting us, they will receive the best advice and support when buying an electric vehicle, and with a fantastic range of Audi BEV and PHEV models to choose from – the future really is happening now.”
If you would like to know more about our electric and plug-in hybrid range, please contact your local Group 1 Audi centre, or click on the button below.
