Automotive Industry in Canada

Canada Has an EV Edge, If It Acts Now

Trends in battery supply chains coupled with the US’s Inflation Reduction Act present a tremendous opportunity for Canada and Canadian companies, if we act now.

Autonomous Vehicles and New Mobility

Mapping the Future of Autonomous Trucking

BCG GAMMA and Kodiak Robotics have developed an interactive tool to identify routes that can help optimize the expansion—and benefits—of autonomous trucking.

Shared, Autonomous, and Electric: An Update on the Reimagined Car

Urban mobility is the source of multiple pain points. We believe that ride-hailing fleets made up of autonomous, electric vehicles are the best solution.

How Governments Can Solve the EV Charging Dilemma

Kick-starting the market is not enough—governments need to plan, orchestrate, and incentivize the buildout of EV charging stations, setting the stage for private investment.

End the Reign of Single-Occupancy Vehicles for Greater Urban Access

How can cities discourage the use of SOVs while expanding access for all residents? Start with the BCG Accessibility Index, which helps guide strategy by mapping mobility patterns across and within cities.

Electric Vehicles

European Auto Industry Is At A Crossroads

The European automotive industry has been a critical force in the continent’s economy and industrial success for decades, but now the traditional sources of the auto industry’s strength are threatened.

What 15 Million Car Trips Reveal About EV Adoption

Charging an electric vehicle takes more time than fueling a car. An innovative BCG simulation identified key factors that will help drivers make the switch to an EV.

Rewiring the Auto Industry for the Electric, Connected Future

Every automaker is preparing for the full transformation to electric, connected cars. Are their operating models, talent pools, ways of working, and corporate culture ready?

What Electric Vehicle Owners Really Want from Charging Networks

While a majority of electric vehicle owners can charge at home and work, a robust public charging infrastructure is key to widespread EV adoption.

Strategy

As Automakers Transform, So Must Suppliers

As electric vehicles come to dominate the global car market, profitable growth for the industry’s suppliers will depend on refocusing their parts portfolios.

How to Profit in Tomorrow’s Automotive and Mobility Industry

As electric vehicles, on-demand mobility, and other changes rewrite the rules for success, industry players need to capitalize on market segments that will grow.

Shifting to an Automotive Direct-Sales Model

The transition poses hurdles for automotive dealerships and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Preparing now is crucial for success.

Driving Success in Car Subscriptions

The subscription business is no slam dunk, but a few companies have figured it out. Here are three things providers must do to win.

Uncovering the Customer Conversion Rate That Drives Auto Sales

Powerful footfall data can provide visibility into dealership performance for automotive OEMs and large dealership groups—if you know how to look at it right.

Operations

Will Connected Cars Be a Boon or Bust for the Automotive Aftermarket?

The next generation of vehicles will increasingly be defined by their software. The implications for every player in the auto value chain are enormous.

Data Excellence: Transforming Manufacturing and Supply Systems

Data and analytics drive value through increased productivity, enhanced customer experience, and a positive impact on society and the environment.

Advanced Logistics in the Factory of the Future

Higher levels of automation and flexibility help manufacturers offset labor shortages while boosting service and safety.

Partnerships

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What Will the Dream Car of the Future Be Like?

BCG managing director and partner Alex Koster describes the "software dream car" of the future, using massive technological shifts transforming the automotive industry to paint a picture of where cars are headed.

BCG-WEF Project: Automotive in the Software Driven Era

BCG is partnering with the World Economic Forum to form a new software-centric community comprised of key stakeholders from the automotive sector, public institutions, and others to build data-rich ecosystems for all.