If you’ve ever been in an escape room, you know how intense and fast-paced it can be. Volkswagen is taking this same approach to train its employees for the future of electric vehicles, but these are not your typical escape rooms.
The auto industry is rapidly transitioning to electric vehicles, and automakers are training their employees to build and service them. Electric vehicles are more sophisticated than their gas-powered predecessors, so they require a different set of skills to work on.
To equip its workforce with the skills needed to thrive in an electric future, Volkswagen has designed immersive, collaborative games to ease the transition. Teams of four VW employees are tasked with solving riddles on electric and battery technology as they move through the “escape room” spaces. Teams move from an 1860s-themed living room to the modern era, answering questions and cracking codes to find EV clues to escape.
This project is currently being used at VW’s Wolfsburg headquarters to help transition around 22,000 workers to build EVs. Volkswagen’s electric ID.3 model will be the first to begin production during the second half of the year.
Using escape rooms to teach employees about electric vehicles and prep them for the future may seem crazy, but it may just work. It teaches them to work together in a fast-paced, demanding environment, and more importantly, employees learn the ins and outs of zero-emission EVs. We’ll see if it can help them build EVs faster.
FAQ
Q1. When will electric cars be available in the UK?
A1. Electric cars are already available in the UK and can be purchased from a variety of dealerships.
Q2. Where can I find electric car charging stations near me?
A2. You can find electric car charging stations near you by using online maps or apps such as PlugShare or ChargePoint.
Q3. Which electric car is the best?
A3. The best electric car depends on your individual needs and preferences. Some popular models include the Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf, and Chevrolet Bolt EV.
