Investigating the Effectiveness of Electric Vehicle Technologies Training and Its Impact on Workforce Excellence with an Empirical Study

Abstract

This study investigates how EV technology–related training influences knowledge and operational performance amongst employees of a manufacturing firm in Türkiye. In this respect, the effects of training intervention were measured across various departments such as R&D, Sales, and Operations through a pre-test–post-test experimental model. In this regard, statistical analysis showed that overall, there was a significant improvement in knowledge levels after training, though with higher increases in knowledge gains from the R&D and Sales departments. The correlation tests showed a positive relation of better knowledge with better operational outcome, but again, the study shows that influence from external factors such as resource availability and workplace dynamics may also lead to certain variations in this outcome. Our findings strongly indicate how specially designed departmental training can better satisfy peculiar needs, which are necessary for such fast-growing industries like EV manufacturing. In addition, aligning the content of training with roles and responsibilities will optimize returns on investment for organizations and make them competitive in environments where technological changes are an important issue.