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Fleet sales are the hotspots for the cheaper electric brands coming years. How can the European brands best compete to win the electric fleet sales back?

Premium Buyers in Europe: Key to the Future of #EVs? 🚗🔋 A new BCG study reveals that nearly 40% of European premium and luxury car buyers plan to purchase their first electric vehicle (EV) in the next 12 months—if their high expectations are met. This group, mainly consisting of Millennials and Gen Z, values technology and sustainability. 🌍⚡ However, hurdles remain. Buyers cite charging infrastructure, range, and battery lifespan as key concerns. Nearly half see long charging times and a lack of fast chargers as major issues. They also expect a driving range of at least 500 km per charge, significantly more than other segments. For automakers, this presents a major opportunity. Beyond meeting tech demands, brands need to deliver an exceptional overall experience, incorporating luxury, craftsmanship, and innovation. Those who succeed could set the standard in Europe and beyond. 👉 Read the full BCG report: https://lnkd.in/eqi-d_QP #EV #Sustainability #FutureMobility #BCG

⚡How are Finance companies navigating the BEV price parity challenge?⚡ ➡️ Trend Towards EV Rentals: "We see a significant trend in Europe today where consumers are no longer willing to buy an EV through financing but are most likely to rent" - Gianluca De Ficchy, CEO of Mobilize. ➡️ Growth in Long-Term Rentals: Mobilize reports about a third of its private consumers choose long-term rentals, with expectations this will grow to two-thirds by 2030. ➡️ Boosting Customer Loyalty: "The more you sell through those kind of products the more you are creating loyalty toward the brand" - Gianluca De Ficchy. ➡️ Industry Shift to Usership: Long-term rentals are a low-risk way to test an EV" - Rolando D'Arco, CEO of Leasys ➡️ Leasing as a Value Proposition: "For those who change their vehicle on a regular basis leasing makes a lot more sense than buying and selling over and over" - Benjamin Kibies, DataForce analyst ➡️ Mitigating EV Depreciation Risks: "Manufacturers today need to keep selling EVs. We then need some kind of protection from the manufacturers in terms of their future pricing." - Ayvens CEO Tim Albertsen ➡️ Adoption of Second-Hand EV Leasing: "You see a growing demand from young customers who are asking for flexibility and low payments - Gianluca De Ficchy. Ricardo Oliveira World Shopper | #GetReadyForTheFuture James Carter Pedro Pacheco Tiago Cayatte Ricardo Amaro Pedro Nuno Ferreira António Oliveira Martins J. R. Caporal Manuel Madeira João Rias https://lnkd.in/dbsfG6AZ

60,000 recharging points by 2030 has no meaning to a typical Singaporean family that lives within HDB apartment with multi-storey car parks. Anyone will want to know how many EV registered to season parking at this car park, where usually at least 3 recharging points are available. If the ratio is 1:10, then that particular multi-storey car park cannot have more than 30 EV registered for Season Parking. At this moment, no transparency or system, this will result to Singaporean neither go EV or Hybrid, as Hybrids are more expensive than ICE for convenience.

EVgo and General Motors announced that they are expanding upon their work together and taking charging to the next level by deploying 400 fast charging stalls at flagship destinations in major metropolitan areas across the U.S. With features such as 350kW fast chargers, ample lighting, canopies, pull-through stations and security cameras, the flagship stations are poised to set a new benchmark in the EV charging landscape, by addressing the growing demand for convenient, reliable and customer-centric charging solutions in the markets that need them most. Most flagship stations are expected to feature up to 20 stalls, ensuring that there are critical charging hubs to best serve the growing number of EV drivers on the road. Flagships will be deployed coast to coast, including in metropolitan areas in states such as Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New York and Texas. Co-branded by EVgo and GM Energy, the flagship stations will be located near a diverse set of amenities including shopping, dining, coffee shops and other services drivers can take advantage of while they charge. #electricvehicles #zeroemissions

We currently can hear voices saying that EV market is slowing down and that Plug-in Hybrids are the solution for mobility. This interesting study confirms once again that customer interest in buying EVs is still there and even growing. Key succcess would be for OEM to understand and respond to customers' needs. #ev #electriccar #automotive #electriccar #automotiveindustry #innovation

In this blog, my @Escalent colleagues dig into new findings about where EV owners charge, which retail EV charging locations have the biggest draw and why. Click below to read more. #retailers #consumerbehavior #evcharging https://lnkd.in/gJgFqFaC

Our family recently went fully electric. And, while we no longer dread stopping at gas stations, road trips are usually planned around charging points. Since charging takes time, might as well grab food or coffee to recharge your own battery while waiting. Check out this recent blog from Escalent about the meaning of this trend for QSRs. #EV #QSRs #consumertrends

In this blog, my Escalent colleagues dig into new findings about where EV owners charge, which retail EV charging locations have the biggest draw and why. Click below to read more. #retailers #consumerbehavior #evcharging

In an age where mobility is more important than ever, finding a vehicle that blends affordability with reliability, efficiency, and comfort is a priority for many. This article aims to simplify this process by highlighting eight of the best affordable cars available in the market today. https://lnkd.in/emanXntt