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    The EV transition: 70% of all new cars are electric by 2040

    The EV transition: 70% of all new cars are electric by 2040
    2022
    10%
    BEV share of production
    2030
    30%
    BEV share of production
    2040
    ~70%
    BEV share of production

    The car industry is in the middle of the biggest shift in recent decades. According to Deloitte, the industry produced over 67 million cars in 2022, 10% were already electric. By 2040, almost 70% are expected to be BEVs.

    OEMs' ambitious targets

    OEMBEV target
    Stellantis100% BEV by 2030
    Ford100% BEV by 2030
    Volvo100% BEV by 2030
    Volkswagen60% BEV by 2030
    BMW50% BEV by 2030
    Hyundai100% BEV by 2035
    Mercedes-Benz100% BEV by 2040

    Chinese manufacturers as gamechanger

    Researchers forecast that 50% of all BEVs sold globally in 2026 will be made by Chinese manufacturers. That means tougher competition, and new opportunities for dealers who can service Chinese brands.

    New opportunities for independent dealers

    • Battery checks and certification, Critical for used-EV sales.
    • Software updates, Help customers with the EV's digital ecosystem.
    • Used EVs, The market is exploding. Dealers with the right data are perfectly positioned.
    • Charging infrastructure, Advisory and installation as a new revenue source.

    CRM is the key in the EV transition

    Deloitte stresses that a centralised CRM is "a crucial element" for retaining customers in the BEV world. When service intervals drop, dealers must be proactive, and that requires a system that tracks the whole customer journey.

    How to prepare

    1. Update your CRM for EV-specific data (range, battery health, charging capacity)
    2. Build EV competencies, certifications and training
    3. Adapt service contracts to the EV reality
    4. Invest in digital customer communication, proactive contact replaces passive service visits

    CARRUSLiNK already supports EV-specific data, so you're ready for the future car park from day one.

    Sources: Deloitte, "The Future of Aftersales in a BEV World" (2023); Deloitte E-Mobility Forecast Model