How is connectivity driving the EV consumer experience?

Improving the in-vehicle experience for electric vehicles

This episode features Manish Mehrotra, Executive Director of Digital Business Planning & Connected Operations at Hyundai Motor North America. Manish chats with guest host, Jeffrey Hannah, Chief Commercial Officer at SBD Automotive, about the in-vehicle experience for EVs.

Key Takeaways:

[1:48]: Manish describes his role at HMNA

[2:35]: Manish tells Jeff about key initiatives he is working on

[4:44]: Manish explains what Experiences Per Mile means to him

[7:15]: How the in-vehicle experience differs for EV versus traditional ICE vehicles

[10:36]: How connectivity can help break the barrier to EV adoption

[14:05]: What should be standardized with connectivity and what should be differentiated
between automakers

[16:53]: Information about the IONIQ 5, Hyundai’s new all-electric SUV

[20:25]: Manish’s vision for the future of in-vehicle experience for EVs

[24:31]: Different types of partnerships Manish expects to see in the industry moving forward

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Mentioned in this episode:

Experiences Per Mile Advisory Council

Tweetables:

“We are committed to the future of mobility with smart, clean, connected, and innovative technologies and integrated solutions designed to be sustainable from the ground up.” -Manish Mehrotra, Hyundai Motor North America

EPM is the future and it’ll judge how each OEM differentiates the experience inside and outside the car.
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The OEMs that recognize that the customer experience and convenience is paramount will eventually differentiate themselves.
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Accessible education is important for first-time EV owners to fully understand the experiences their vehicle can deliver. #ExperiencesPerMile #experience #EV #electricvehicles