Delphi Academy confirms spring/summer Tesla training dates
Spring/summer dates for Delphi’s ‘Tesla Service and Maintenance’ course have been announced at the company’s recently expanded Academy in Warwick, and technicians are being urged to secure their spot before places go.
Dates for the one-day course, which provides participants with practical Tesla knowledge and hands-on experience, are now available in March, April, May and June. Places are going fast though as more garages gear up for the growing opportunity, reflecting Tesla’s continuing dominance of the EV market.
Full-year new car sales figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) placed the Tesla Model Y as the fifth-highest selling model in the UK in 2024 with 32,862 examples hitting the road over the 12-month period. The Model Y was also the top-seller in December, closely followed by Tesla’s Model 3 in second place.
“85,000 Teslas will enter the aftermarket over the next two years,” said Luke Garratt, UK Technical Services Manager at Delphi. Training is vital though. “These vehicles have very specific servicing and maintenance needs, and technicians taking the ‘Tesla Service and Maintenance’ course will learn what is required.”
Participants undertake hands-on, practical tasks that teach essential Tesla service techniques. Areas covered include Tesla’s service mode and accessing service documents, along with air conditioning and battery servicing, brake work, and tyre repair and replacement. Time is also taken for Tesla-specific wheel alignment and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration.
“As both an OE and aftermarket manufacturer, we are increasing our efforts to support workshops,” said Luke. “Our trainers are seasoned technicians with hands-on workshop experience, ensuring our courses reflect real-world situations, practical scenarios, and diagnostic techniques.”
Luke added: “This course is proving to be very popular, so technicians should book as soon as possible to guarantee the date of their choice.”