Nearly seven in 10 respondents to a live poll conducted during ARC360’s Future Vehicle Technology event cited their exposure to EV claims was now moderate or high.
The event took place at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry, supported by Corporate Partners: BASF, CAPS, Copart, Entegral, Enterprise, Mirka, Nationwide Vehicle Assistance, S&G Response, Solera Audatex; along with Partners: e2e, Gemini ARC, Repairify and Prasco, and sponsored by Activate Group and Thatcham Research along with vehicle manufacturer Stellantis.
Underlining the interactive element of ARC360 and ILC events, a number of live polls were held during the day to take a real-time temperature of industry feelings to a number of key factors.
When asked current exposure to EV claims, 51% described it at moderate but growing, with 17% saying it was already high. Just over a quarter (26%) said it was still minimal, with only six per cent saying they had yet to have any exposure to EV claims.
Increased costs associated with EVs was identified as the number one learning experience to date by more than 30% of respondents, while eight per cent directly suggested the need for training was the main issue.
In terms of other technologies impacting business, just under half of respondents identified ADAS as the number one influence, ahead of AI.
Meanwhile, the ZEV Mandate, which sets vehicle manufacturers proportional and increasing targets for EV sales, is expected to have a high impact for 26% of respondents. More than half (54%) said it would have a moderate impact with 18% believing its impact on their own business will be minimal.
