VW Transparent Factory reopened as ‘showcase for electric mobility’

Volkswagen (VW) has reopened its Transport Factory in Dresden (Die Gläserne Manufaktur) as a new showcase for electric mobility and digitalisation.

The Factory was closed for 10 days to carry out the necessary modifications, and features around 50 interactive exhibits and vehicles, which aim to allow visitors ‘to experience future mobility first-hand in a fun and informative environment’.

Also included in the ticket price is an half-hour test drive with electric and plug-in vehicles which runs from Monday-Saturday, but is only available if pre-booked on Sundays, aimed at demonstrating the benefits of electric vehicles.

Siegfried Fiebig, management spokesman for Volkswagen Sachsen GmbH, said: "The new showcase for electric mobility and digitalisation tells the story of the automobile from its very beginnings right through to the future, an exciting adventure for the whole family. Our exhibition offers hands-on experiences with innovative future technologies which focus on benefits for the customer.”

Martin Dulig, deputy prime minister of Saxony and Minister of Economic Affairs, Labour and Transport, attended the opening ceremony. He said: “The Transparent Factory is not only an important employer, but also a magnet for visitors. We are therefore delighted that the Factory has a future. We are convinced that it will soon be producing highly modern vehicles once again; vehicles which are future-oriented, electric and digital.”

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