EV Magazine April 2023 | Page 41

Connectivity will soon be the key to everything . Similar to how physical bank cards have become redundant to mobile phone payments , and maintenance is now taking place via the cloud as opposed to in the shop — for vehicle updates and digital services , businesses are looking at how to leverage connectivity to give consumers more convenience from their EVs .
In the interim , this could ultimately combat some of the issues surrounding electric car range , birthing a futuristic automotive experience in years to come .
“ Over the next 12-18 months , we ’ ll continue to see EV adoption increases ,” says Miller .
“ More connectivity and in-vehicle experiences , more model choice , cost improvements , incentives , and improvements in battery range and charging infrastructure options will continue to improve for consumers making it easier to buy an EV . Increased adoption for commercial and fleet applications will ramp up speed with continued technology enhancements alongside new business model offerings .”
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