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Voice of Customer Survey—European In-car Services and Features

Assessing Passenger Vehicle Consumer Opinions about On-demand Features, Over-the-air Updates, Connectivity, and Payment Options

INDUSTRY
Automotive

RELEASE DATE
31-May-2023
REGION
Europe
DELIVERABLE TYPE
Customer Research

RESEARCH CODE
PEB8-01-00-00-00
SKU
AU02547-EU-CR_27725
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Voice of Customer Survey—European In-car Services and Features
Published on: 31-May-2023 | SKU: AU02547-EU-CR_27725

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Pandemic-induced market challenges are spurring innovation and progress toward safer and more convenient solutions, particularly in Europe’s connected automotive industry, where emerging use cases are shaping a new normal for consumers. Frost and Sullivan's Voice of Customer survey on in-car services and features in Europe explores customer usage of in-car services, features on demand, over-the-air updates, connected services, and payment options by vehicle segment type. The panel-based study involving 2,054 decision makers or key influencers for connected car services from 5 major European countries highlights the advantages of connected car services, including improved safety, convenience, and efficiency for drivers. Data insights from this study can help businesses make informed decisions regarding investments in developing and integrating connected car services and uncover insights into potential revenue streams in the industry.

Key Objectives of this Study

Key Findings

Key Findings (continued)

Technology Pre-requisites for On-demand Features

Automotive Marketplace Segmentation

In-car Marketplace as a Concept

In-car Marketplace Use Cases

In-car Marketplace Applications

Key Business Models for In-vehicle Feature on Demand Payments

Industry Executive Views on Features on Demand

Features on Demand Access Types and Delivery

Case Study—Mercedes Me

Research Methodology

European Markets in Scope (G5)

Data Weighting and Aggregation

Respondent Profile

Respondent Profile—Demographics

Respondent Profile—Vehicle Ownership and Mileage

Customer Preference—Powertrain

Customer Preference—Powertrain (continued)

Customer Preference—Powertrain (continued)

Current Level of Vehicle Digitalization

In-vehicle Connectivity Services/Functions with SIM Card

Willingness to Pay for Basic Internet Connectivity Package by Country

Willingness to Pay for Basic Internet Connectivity Package by Segment

Preferred Payment Method for OTA Feature Updates by Country

Preferred Payment Method for OTA Feature Updates by Segment

Preferred Payment Mode for OTA Functionality by Country

In-car Activities by Consumers

Consumers’ In-car Entertainment Preferences by Country

Consumers’ Preference for New In-car Technology

Importance of New Technology by Segment

Driver Opinions on Vehicle Subscriptions by Country

Respondent Preferences—In-car Retail

Interest in Using Retail On-demand Services and Features by Country

Expected In-Vehicle Marketplaces by Country

Desired Products or Services in Marketplaces by Country

Features on Demand—Survey Introduction

Interest in Purchasing the Following 25 Features on Demand

Willingness to Pay for New Features/Functionalities by Country

Consumer Sentiment Toward In-vehicle Features

Willingness to Pay for Different In-vehicle Features

Customer Sentiment about Transferring Features to a New Car

Interest in Purchasing Features on Demand for Next Car

Interest in Purchasing Features on Demand for Next Car (continued)

Interest in Purchasing Features on Demand for Next Car (continued)

Willingness to Pay for Features on Demand

Interest in Features on Demand by Country

Interest in Features on Demand by Vehicle Ownership

Interest in Features on Demand by Engine Type and Annual Mileage

Interest in Features on Demand by Demographics

Preference in Opting for Features on Demand Subscriptions by Car Segment

Preference in Opting for Features on Demand Subscriptions by Country

Perceptions About In-vehicle Functionalities

Price Points Tested

Willingness to Pay and Price Elasticity of Demand

Features on Demand Price Elasticity of Demand

Interested in Purchasing—Powertrain Upgrades

Interested in Purchasing—Range Extension for EVs

Interested in Purchasing—Connected Mapping

Interested in Purchasing—Voice Assistant with Enhanced Capability

Interested in Purchasing—Remote Features Services via Smartphone App

Interested in Purchasing—Remote Parking Via App

Interested in Purchasing—Autopilot Technology

Interested in Purchasing—Connected Radio (IP-supported Radio)

Interested in Purchasing—IMAX Audio/Cinema Experience

Interested in Purchasing—Winter Comfort Package

Interested in Purchasing—Noise Reduction Technology

Interested in Purchasing—On-demand Driver Drowsiness/Distraction

Driving Features—Willingness to Pay

Convenience Features—Willingness to Pay

Willingness to Pay—Assisted/Automated Driving Features

Willingness to Pay—Audio/Entertainment Features

Willingness to Pay—Comfort

Willingness to Pay—Productivity Features

Willingness to Pay—Health/Wellness Features

Control Options to Interact with Features on Demand by Country

Control Options to Interact with Features on Demand by Segment

Preferred Brands for Voice Assistance by Country

Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™

Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?

The Strategic Imperative 8™

List of Exhibits

List of Exhibits (continued)

List of Exhibits (continued)

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List of Figures
  • Methodology, Europe, 2021
  • % Change in Consideration per Country, Europe, 2021
  • Likelihood to Consider Type of Engine for Next Vehicle by Country, Europe, 2021
  • Likelihood to Consider Type of Engine for Next Vehicle by Car Segment, Europe, 2021
  • Services and Functions Offered Free for Certain Periods, Europe, 2021
  • Willingness to Pay for Basic Internet Connectivity to Enable Features in the Car By Country, Europe, 2021
  • Willingness to Pay for Basic Internet Connectivity to Enable Features in the Car by Car Segment, Europe, 2021
  • Preferred Way of Payment for Over-the-air (OTA) Feature Updates by Country, Europe, 2021
  • Preferred Way of Payment for Over-the-Air (OTA) Feature Updates by Segment, Europe, 2021
  • Activities Consumers Engage in Their Vehicle, Europe, 2021
  • Entertainment Preferences by Country, Europe, 2021
  • Importance of New and Innovative Technology Features in Vehicles by Country and Brand Type, Europe, 2021
  • Importance of New and Innovative Technology Features in Vehicles by Car Segment, Europe, 2021
  • Likelihood to Consider Vehicle Subscription Service over Car Ownership by Country, Europe, 2021
  • Interest In Using Retail On-Demand Services and Features by Country, Europe, 2021
  • Expected In-vehicle Marketplaces by Country, Europe, 2021
  • Products or Services Through In-Car Marketplaces by Country, Europe, 2021
  • Likelihood to Consider Paying to Add Features or Functionalities in Vehicle by Country, Europe, 2021
  • Level of Agreement with the Following Statements related to In-vehicle Features, Europe, 2021
  • Likelihood to Pay an Additional Amount for the Following Aspects of In-vehicle Experience, Europe, 2021
  • How Appealing are the Following Ownership Models, Europe, 2021
  • Interest in Purchasing Driving-related Features on Demand, Europe, 2021
  • Interest in Features on Demand by Country, Europe, 2021
  • Interest in Features on Demand by Car Owners, Europe, 2021
  • Interest in Features on Demand by Engine Type Ownership, Europe, 2021
  • Interest in Features on Demand by Demographics, Europe, 2021
  • Preferred Way of Accessing or Subscribing to Features on Demand by Car Segment, Europe, 2021
  • Preferred Way of Accessing or Subscribing to Features on Demand by Country, Europe, 2021
  • Perceptions About Gaining Access to New In-vehicle Functionalities or Services Post-purchase, Europe, 2021
  • Preferred Way of Paying for Access to and Use of this Feature, Europe, 2021
  • Preferred Way of Paying for Access to and Use of This Feature, Europe, 2021
  • Preferred Way of Paying for Access to and Use of this Feature, Europe, 2021
  • Preferred Way of Paying for the Access to and Use of this Feature, Europe, 2021
  • Preferred Way of Paying for the Access To and Use of this Feature, Europe, 2021
  • Preferred Way of Paying for the Access and Use of this Feature, Europe, 2021
  • Willingness to Pay for Driving Features, Europe, 2021
  • Willingness to Pay for Convenience, Europe, 2021
  • Willingness to Pay for Assisted/Automated Driving Features, Europe, 2021
  • Willingness to Pay for Audio/Entertainment Features, Europe, 2021
  • Willingness to Pay for Comfort Features, Europe, 2021
  • Willingness to Pay for Productivity Features, Europe, 2021
  • Willingness to Pay for Health/Wellness Features, Europe, 2021
  • Control Options Customers Would Like to Use to Interact with Features on Demand by Country, Europe, 2021
  • Control Options Customers Would Like to Use to Interact with Features on Demand by Car Segment, Europe, 2021
  • Preferred Brands for Voice Assistance by Country, Europe, 2021

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