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1、Automotive&Assembly PracticeNew EV entrants disrupt Europes automotive marketAsian EV players are entering Europe at high speed,with widely different strategiesand consumers are interested.December 2022 Getty Imagesby Niels Dau,Thomas Furcher,Philipp Maximilian Lhr,and Anna-Sophie SmithIts all over
2、the news:new Asian electric-vehicle(EV)OEMs are entering the European market in unprecedented numbers.Many have already established footholds in European countries and are planning their expansion(for example,NIO had already hired more than 700 employees in Europe in September 2022).Others intend to
3、 enter soonGeely announced it will start selling with its brand Zeekr in 2023 and NETA(owned by Hozon Group)has announced that a European market entry is on the horizon.In this article,we explore which go-to-market(GTM)strategies these new entrants are deploying and discuss what they should consider
4、 when serving European customers.We also look at the consequences for incumbent players.Asian EV players position themselves differently in the sales ecosystem In the last two years,more than ten new entrants have started sales in Europe.And while current sales figures remain low(largely between 100
5、 and 2,000 cars per brand per year),the ambitions of these players are high.For example,BYD announced a deal with a market-leading rental company to provide them with 100,000 cars through 2028 in Europe,and Xpeng reportedly aims to sell 100,000 vehicles in Europe in 2023.There are also signs that Eu
6、ropean customers will accept these new car brands.Our customer research shows,for example,that almost two-thirds of European customers are interested in buying an entirely new brand when moving to an EV,including so-called“disruptor”brands.The Asian brands that customers most frequently mention when
7、 asked which brand they would switch to are BYD and NIO.This shows that the European automotive landscape has the potential to undergo a significant transformation going forward.The new entrants,however,have chosen vastly different GTM strategies.These range from direct-to-consumer(DTC)strategies th
8、at feature their own outlets(such as NIO and Lynk&Co.),strategic partnerships with importers for wholesale distribution(for example,BYD),pure importer models(for instance,Skywell)and partnerships with non-automotive retailers(such as Aiways that has partnered with an electronics retailer in Germany)
9、.These varied approaches reflect differing goals that range from building a leading customer-first GTM model to delivering a fast and predictable sales ramp-up.A customer-centered GTM approach requires strong control of sales channels,which new entrants can best achieve through their own sales outle
10、ts.However,building these outlets takes time and resources.If speed to market is the priority,players will instead opt for partnerships with established importers and dealer groups to benefit from their existing network reach and market expertise.We clustered entrant strategies into four archetypes(
11、Exhibit 1),based on the trade-offs they take between the degree of control(which implies a certain investment need)and speed to market.1.Own retailPlayers following this strategy fully own their online and offline sales channels.Their sales models typically incorporate an“online-first”priority,with
12、selected physical touchpoints such as flagship stores in city centers.Online channels(website and app)work as the connecting glue across all customer touchpoints.They center their physical presence on“experience stores”that sometimes go beyond cars.For example,NIO regards their facilities as communi
13、ty spaces,and Lynk&Co.clubs double as cafs and bars.One of the key objectives of this GTM strategy is to control the customer experience fully to ensure high customer satisfaction,which should in turn generate higher customer lifetime value.Centering their strategies on both online and offline user
14、experience and the goals of fostering a community and brand buzz beyond cars differentiate the new entrants from many incumbent European brands,which often put a stronger emphasis on the products engineering excellence.Fully-owned retail channels further enable central price setting and strong sales
15、 steering.The strategy requires no coordination among intermediaries,and the people working in 2New EV entrants disrupt Europes automotive marketExhibit 1New entrants position themselves differently in the sales ecosystem acrossfour archetypes.Note:Approach can vary by country;MG was included given
16、its Chinese ownership.Source:Press research&expert interviews,October 2022four archetypes.McKinsey&CompanyOwn retailPhysicaloutletsDigitalLoyaltystrategyPrivatecustomerofersExamplesAfter-salesSalesGTM strategyCustomer engagement modelAgencyImport+ImportonlyImportpart-nersImportpart-nersDTC onlineSep
17、arateaftersalespartnerOwn experiencestores andcommunityspacesStrong focus oncontinualengagementNeed-based engagementSome focus on continualengagementNeed-basedengage-mentSame partner forsales and aftersales Same partner forsales and aftersales MobileserviceStrategic partners and wholesale distributo
18、rAgency partners(depending on country)Brand stores/pop-upstores/show roomsBeyond the carSubscriptionNIOLynk&Co.VinFastXpengMGAiwaysWEYOraHongqiBYDSkywell,Dorcen,JACMotorsSub-scriptionSharingPurchasingFocus on the carBeyond the carFocus on the carNot yet established/in planning3New EV entrants disrup
19、t Europes automotive marketthe stores are the companies employees rather than the partners.This enables a consistent pricing and offering strategy across channels and retail locations.Further,OEMs that own their channels can hold vehicle stock centrally because they own the cars until the final hand
20、over to customers.They can therefore optimize overall stock levels by only distributing vehicles to retail locations once they sell the cars(instead of having decentralized stock in a traditional dealer setup).For other GTM elements,such as aftersales,leasing,or financing,even new entrants with full
21、y-owned sales channels often deploy external partners to benefit from existing network reach and local market expertise.An OEM-owned retail strategy works well in a“customer-pull”situation,where natural demand for the vehicles exceeds their supply.The combination of strong online channels and an att
22、ractive brand enables players to achieve high sales numbers without the reach of a large physical network.Beyond strong online channels,OEMs need excellent lead-generating skills,including analytics and digital marketing capabilities,to produce sufficient customer pull.Excellent customer experience
23、across channels is also necessary to keep satisfaction high,which in turn works best with full sales channel control.Even if the owned network is smaller than the typical established OEM network,an own retail strategy requires significant resources and takes time to build up.This also means that a E
24、uropean market entry for a new player with that strategy will most likely follow a country-by-country sequence,as it is challenging to build up own channels in several markets at once.Examples:NIO provides a well-known example of a company entering Europe with an own retail GTM strategy.NIOs showroo
25、ms follow a home concept,where customers can view recent models and purchase new lifestyle and design products from NIOs collaborations with independent designers and top design schools.The company fosters a community-based sense of belonging to increase customer loyalty both online(on their app)and
26、 offline(through events).Customers can collect points for interacting with the community online,for representing the brand at gatherings,and for referrals.In this way,NIO aims to generate sufficient customer pull.This strategy also enables NIO to offer one price across all channels(apps,stores,and w
27、ebsites).Lynk&Co.offers another example of the own retail strategy,and has designed its showroom clubs to be more than retail stores.The clubs also serve as cafs,playgrounds,and art stores,and host local events like concerts and fashion workshops.Similarly,VinFast aims to enter Europe through fully-
28、owned retail channels and,in addition,has announced plans to run its service operations with mobile service agents.Even though it follows an own retail approach where it can centrally steer prices and stock,it has set up three separate country organizations in France,Germany,and the Netherlands.Thes
29、e market organizations operate relatively independently,with no central European headquarters to steer prices,volumes,or product range.Rather,as an expert on the company stated,the market organizations make bottom-up pricing suggestions and the global headquarters in Vietnam takes the final pricing
30、decision for each market.2.AgencyEntering Europe via an agency model combines direct-to-consumer sales with immediate access to a local retail network.Typically,the new entrant takes over significant amounts of marketing and lead-management activities,and prices are set by the new entrant that works
31、 through the purchase contract with the customer.Agents receive a fixed commission for each sale,sometimes differentiated according to whether the sale occurred online or at the agents premises.Agents execute sales on behalf of the OEM,which enables the OEM to influence the customer experience stron
32、gly by giving clear guidelines to agents.The OEM also owns the vehicle stock and can therefore centrally steer and optimize it across the network.For several new entrants,the agency 1 Typically a fixed percentage of the manufacturers suggest retail price(MSRP).4New EV entrants disrupt Europes automo
33、tive marketpartners network provides aftersales services(for example,Xpengs agency partner in Sweden).In a few instances,sales and aftersales partners are different due to the available partners in each country(for instance,Aiways partners with an independent aftermarket chain in Germany).Companies
34、following this strategy seek to establish themselves in the European market but aim to generate reach through partner networks to increase speed to market and create customer pull.They combine a strong influence on customer experience with the benefit of fast access to a large network.Entering Europ
35、e through an agency model requires the new entrant to build local capabilities for lead generation and management,marketing,and pricing for the European market.Hence,collaboration with agency partners is also a means to learn from their market expertise.Often,new entrants also invest in their own re
36、tail channelssuch as pop-up stores or city-center flagship storesnext to the agency network,which shows their desire to be directly involved in customer interactions and demonstrates their commitment to a European market entry.Examples:Xpeng sells its three models through both its own retail channel
37、s(website and city-center experience stores),as well as its agency partners networks.It partners with local established dealer groups,thereby benefiting from their network reach and local expertise.The agency model enables Xpeng to steer pricing and product offerings centrally(that is,models are har
38、monized for all of Europe)from their European headquarters in Amsterdam.The headquarters organization also centrally defines the e-commerce strategy,marketing,and showroom design.The retail experience is then slightly adapted to country-specific needs by Xpengs relatively lean market organizations,w
39、hich serve as the interface to the agency partners.Aiways follows a hybrid strategy with different sales models in various European markets.For example,in Germany,it partners with a consumer electronics retailer using the agency model,so that Aiways sets prices and develops marketing materials in it
40、s European headquarters in Munich,where it currently employs around 75 people.The agency partner displays the cars in its retail locations and offers test drives and sales consultations.It processes customer orders through the Aiways website,with the agency partner providing support.In the Netherlan
41、ds,customers can buy Aiways through the companys online channel assisted by a call center.In most other countries,the company works with importers.3.Import+Players following an import+strategy do not sell directly to their customers but instead work with established importers who take over sales and
42、 aftersales tasks.Companies following this strategy still engage in the local market and seek some customer-facing interactions(for example,via their brand websites),but do not fully own the customer relationship.They provide price recommendations and can agree on volume targets,but final prices and
43、 discounts are set by the distribution partner.The distribution partner is also responsible for local marketing and lead management,and holds all vehicle stock.The OEM has less control over the customer experience compared with a direct sales model(such as own retail or agency).However,new entrants
44、that follow this strategy still show a vested interest in the European market,as they build strategic partnerships with the importers with whom they are working and seek to learn from them.The benefit of this approach is rapid access to large and established sales and aftersales networks,enabling qu
45、ick market entries potentially across several parallel markets,as well as an increased ramp up of sales volumes.Entrants can also keep their initial investments relatively low by focusing on selectively owned customer interactions,for instance,via online portals or pop-up stores.Examples:BYD partner
46、s with different established importers that take over its distribution,sales,and aftersales across European countries.These partners also operate some of the BYD“pioneering stores.”However,it also engages with its customers 5New EV entrants disrupt Europes automotive marketdirectly through its websi
47、te and selected owned stores.The OEM is building a local presence from its headquarters in Rotterdam.Great Wall Motors partners with one established importer across several European markets.According to experts on the company,the partnership goes beyond pure import activities,as the OEM strongly eng
48、ages with its distribution partner on desired marketing activities and corporate identity for the Ora brand(it distributes its WEY brand through an agency model).4.Import onlyCompanies following an import-only strategy often simply sell their vehicles to importers who take over full distribution,mar
49、keting,and customer engagement activities.In this model,the OEM has few direct customer interactions in Europe and its products might appear on multiple importer websites,or even be“white-labeled”and sold under a different name.While this strategy means that the OEM has limited influence over custom
50、ers end-to-end purchase experiences,it is the least resource-intensive option.OEMs do not have to build a local presence in Europe and importers hold vehicle stock.Importers and their dealers also carry investments at the point of sale,although the OEM can provide guidance on messaging and vehicle p
51、resentation.Importers are typically responsible for marketing and lead management and take leadership in all customer interactions.A pure import strategy is therefore a fast way to enter a market(or even several markets at once),benefitting from existing networks and local market expertise.Aligning
52、volume targets with importers creates greater certainty regarding the expected number of vehicles sold.Examples:An example of an import-only model is ZhiDou(a Geely joint venture),which sells its micro city car to several importers in Europe that conduct all distribution activities.Some distributors
53、 operate with the ZhiDou brand(for example,Zhidou Electric Auto and Eauto Zhidou),while others use their own.For example,the German importer Elaris has rebranded the ZhiDou to the Elaris PIO,offering it on its own website.Elaris has done the same with other Chinese-owned brands such as the SUV ET5 f
54、rom Skywell,which it is selling under the brand name BEO.Next to its own website,it distributes the imported models through an established aftermarket chain that offers test drives and aftersales service.Dongfeng Sokon(DFSK)is another example of a pure import strategy,selling its three models to dif
55、ferent established multi-brand importers in several European markets.Importers distribute the cars through their affiliated dealerships,taking over all marketing activities and customer interactions.Different strategies tied to different goalsOur review reveals there is no single right way to enter
56、a new market.The chosen entry strategy depends on the new entrants goals and the respective trade-off decisions it is willing to make(Exhibit 2).An own retail strategy will enable players to strongly control the customer experience and engage with their customers across channels.Building up own chan
57、nels,however,takes time and resources,so an alternative strategy might involve an agency model.Working with an agency partner provides access to the partners distribution network while the OEM remains the owner of the customer contract and relationship.This approach enables a fast market entry but r
58、equires the OEM to hold vehicle stock.A direct sales model(via own retail or agents)also requires a certain amount of customer pull.For OEMs that want to bring their vehicles into a new market quickly and at scale,working with importers can be the right strategy.Established importers provide experti
59、se and have access to distribution networks.They will take over stock ownership and conduct marketing activities,making the market entry relatively“asset light”for the new entrant.The importers make final pricing and discounting 2 For further information,see elaris.eu.6New EV entrants disrupt Europe
60、s automotive marketExhibit 2 Asian EV entrants in Europe differ in their go-to-market strategies.Note:Chosen strategies can vary by country.Source:McKinsey analysis,October 2022Asian EV entrants in Europe difer in their go-to-market strategies.McKinsey&CompanyOwn retailStrategyFurtherbeliefsregardin
61、g.CapabilitiesBrandFurtherexamplesInvestmentCore beliefsCharacter-isticsAgencyImport+ImportonlyFull ownership of all saleschannels and focus onexperience partly“beyond the car”Agency distribution withestablished dealers,while OEM grows ownpresence in EuropeResources for signifcantlocal investment fo
62、rphysical channels andlocal capabilities availableResources for signifcantlocal investment forphysical channels andlocal capabilities availableStrategic partnershipswith distributors whotake over sales in awholesale model.OEMkeeps some brandpresence and customerinteractionOEM delivers cars toimporte
63、rs with no directcustomer interaction ExamplesNIOs GTM is centeredaround customer satis-faction and experience,engaging the customerthroughout the lifecycleXpeng interacts directlywith customers onlineand in their brand-experience stores.Thecompany partners withexperienced distributorsthrough an age
64、ncy modelGreat Wall Motorspartners with Emil Freyas importer and dis-tributor for the its brandOra.However,the GWMEuropean headquartersis involved,trying to gainexpertiseImporter Elaris renamedthe Chinese models fromSkywell and ZhiDou andorganized partners foraftersalesLynk&Co.,VinFastMG,Aiways,WEYH
65、ongqiJAC,DorcenSufcient demand fordirect sales can becreated(customer pull)High speed to market through partnernetworks and reliability of volume ramp-upStrong own lead generation,analytics,and digital marketing capabilitiesBeneft from experienceand capabilities of localpartners for selectedactiviti
66、es(eg,importadministration)Desire to develop owncapabilities throughpartners in the medium-term(eg,local demandgeneration)Beneft from localexperience and partnerscapabilities Desire for presence ofbrand(eg,via ownwebsite)but customerinteraction handledthrough partners(eg,in dealerships)Customer expe
67、rience inline with experiencethrough established localchannelsBrand is/will be strong enough to create sufcientcustomer pulldemand will outpace supplyCustomerexperienceBrand is/will be strong enough to create sufcientcustomer pulldemand will outpace supplyBeneft from reach of partnernetworks to posi
68、tion the brandReduction of upfront investment7New EV entrants disrupt Europes automotive marketdecisions(based on the manufacturers recommendation)and lead customer interactions.At the same time,several players have established their own online presence and built up a local presence by having a regi
69、onal headquarters in Europe as an import+strategy.A pure import strategy with(almost)no local presence is the leanest and fastest way to enter a market but comes with the least control over customer interactions.OEMs need to weigh their desire for market entry speed,control over the customer experie
70、nce,and available resources to decide on the best strategy for them.The initial decision for a market entry strategy does not mean OEMs have to stick with the first chosen model forever.Nine takeaways for a European market entryBeyond the market entry model,it is vital to design a sales strategy tha
71、t fits with local consumer needs.Learnings from European consumers indicate that new OEMs could consider various ways to make a successful market entry.The current shift to EVs creates a unique window of opportunity for new and incumbent players to redefine the game.Insights from the McKinsey Center
72、 for Future Mobility(MCFM)show that brand loyalty plays a decreasing role for EVs and customers are willing to try new brands.MCFM regularly surveys several thousand customers worldwide on their mobility and car-purchasing behavior.To understand customers needs,pain points,and trends in the European
73、 market,we analyzed survey answers from approximately 2,000 Europeans and focused on two different groups.First,Europeans who would consider an Asian disruptor brand(such as BYD,Hongqi,Lynk&Co.,or NIO)for their next purchase,called“disruptor considerers.”Second,Europeans who would consider an incumb
74、ent brand,or“incumbent considerers.”These two groups have widely different characteristics.Disruptor considerers are younger,with about 55 percent under 40 years old,versus about 40 percent of incumbent considerers.The former are two-thirds male versus a 50:50 gender split with incumbent considerers
75、.Disruptors live in(sub)-urban areas and,on average,have a higher income.Forty-three percent already own an EV,in contrast to only 16 percent of incumbent considerers(Exhibit 3).New European market entrants could consider these nine takeaways,both from insights on European customers(disruptor and in
76、cumbent considerers)as well as from the actions observed among players that have already entered the market.1.Take control of the purchase experience.Two of the top pain points among European car buyers are non-transparent and inconsistent pricing and overly complex configurations(Exhibit 4).The dir
77、ect-to-consumer strategies(own retail or agency)that several of the new entrants take enable them to own and control fully the customer purchase journey and experience.They can easily implement consistent prices across channels,as well as provide a simple online purchase journey.Entrants like NIO,Ly
78、nk&Co.,and VinFast are good examples,with fully-owned online and offline channels through which they take full control of all customer touchpoints and offer their cars at consistent,non-negotiable prices.Xpeng also sells directly online and partially owns its physical showrooms(in addition to workin
79、g with agency partners).This strategy enables new entrants to design and control the purchase journey and experience,centering them on customer needs.Further,new entrants bank on simplicity,as they offer simple online vehicle configurations that customers can complete in five to seven clicks(for exa
80、mple,NIO,VinFast,Xpeng,and Lynk&Co.).2.Build great online channels and design physical touchpoints around them.Regardless of the chosen entry strategy,customers expect online channels that seamlessly connect all their touchpoints with an OEMthe online channel needs to be the“only source of truth”tha
81、t connects all interactions,regardless of whether customers shop from their couches at home,at an OEM-owned city showroom,or a partners store.Building an online channel that is well integrated into the overall customer journey is an opportunity for new entrants to differentiate their brands from tho
82、se of incumbent players.Customer research shows that the lack of seamless customer experience(CX)and online ordering are still major pain points.Younger European car buyers especially see them as problematictwice as often as car buyers over 56 years of age.8New EV entrants disrupt Europes automotive
83、 marketExhibit 3 Disruptor and incumbent considerers differ widely across age and gender,among others.1Only including survey participants who do not own an EV yet.2Internal combustion engine.Source:MCFM Consumer Insights Survey,May 2022;n=2,022among others.McKinsey&Company54%lower-mid46%mid-high41%l
84、ower-mid59%mid-highIncumbent considerersDisrupter considerers41%under 4059%over 4055%under 4045%over 4050%female50%male33%female66%male76%(sub-)urban24%rural67%(sub-)urban33%ruralEV ownershipSwitch to EVAgeGenderLiving areaIncome43%householdwith EV57%householdwithout EV16%householdwith EV84%househol
85、dwithout EV52%next car:EV48%next car:ICE30%next car:EV70%next car:ICE9New EV entrants disrupt Europes automotive marketOnline channels are even more important for customers who claim they are considering a disruptor brand for their next purchase.In Germany,this share almost triples from 22 percent t
86、o 58 percent if a physical touchpoint(such as a test drive)is offered in addition to the online journey(Exhibit 5).This emphasizes the importance of great online channels for new entrants and incumbents alike.3.Target your customers precisely using a data-driven approach.New entrants often have neit
87、her the benefit of a well-known brand nor the luxury of large marketing budgets to build one.Fortunately,Europeans considering a disruptor brand have an overall 53 percent likelihood of switching to a new brand when moving to an EV,which varies between 44 percent in Germany and 63 percent Exhibit 4T
88、wo of the top pain points among European car buyers are opaque,inconsistent pricing,and overly complex congurations.Contract documentsunclear/too complexNo online ordering available Limited/no suitable fnancingoptions available No seamless experiencebetween online and ofine Lack of explanation aroun
89、d EV-specifc Switching sales personnel/contact person at dealership Confgurator too complex/too many impossibleCant fnd relevant information easily duringsearch(eg,price,performance,etc.)Vehicle not available fortest drive at my location No standardized pricesbetween dealers Opaque pricingLong deliv
90、ery wait timesAge 56+Age under 4028029231943232021Age 416161016 078 1057 9Pain points in todays car-purchasing experience,share of European respondents,%Source:MCFM Consumer Insights Survey,May 2022;n=2,022inconsistent pricing,and overly complex confgurations.McKinse
91、y&Company10New EV entrants disrupt Europes automotive marketin the United Kingdom.Additionally,the willingness of premium car buyers to try new disruptor brands is twice as high as for the volume segment.This means a successful market entry does not have to engage in broad and high-investment brand
92、building through traditional media channels.Instead,companies can“surgically”address customers within a specific target segment and build their awareness.This requires digital marketing based on precise,data-driven segmentation.Precise targeting is further an enabler of a personalized digital market
93、ing approach,which is especially important to address younger customers.Players could thus have the right digital and analytical capabilities for segmentation,digital marketing,and lead management.They also will need a proactive approach to consent management and data privacy to assure fully complia
94、nt usage of customer data.4.From brand to community for ongoing,meaningful engagement.Designing a seamless customer journey is nothing new for all market players.However,nows the time to take it one step further:make the brand a continual lifestyle factor in the customers life.In other words,dont lo
95、se touch with the customer once the sales process is doneincrease the engagement frequency.Lifecycle revenues are no longer an add-on option:theyre becoming core to the business model.Building a community that feels loyal to the brand can be a valuable facilitator.Vibrant product communities are alr
96、eady widely established in China.While European culture is different and the Chinese product-community approach likely requires adjustments to fit European customer needs,our data show that about 70 percent of European customers want to remain engaged with their OEMs over their vehicles lifecycle.NI
97、O provides an example of how community building can lead to impressive results.The company claims that 70 percent of its purchases worldwide come from peer-to-peer recommendationscompared with the industry average of 10 percent.The company does this by expanding the NIO brand beyond the car(for exam
98、ple,NIO Life offers branded customer products)and by continually engaging customers via the NIO app.The company further tangibly rewards customer engagement with NIO points that they can redeem to,for example,buy NIO Life products.Lynk&Co.also puts the community at the center of its strategy and enc
99、ourages its customers to become members rather than one-time buyers.Its clubs serve as centers to build a community that hosts events“beyond the car.”Fostering a sense of community and loyalty beyond the product or service offered is a concept long established in the airline and hotel industries,for
100、 instance.In these industries,companies have created programs where they offer loyalty points to customers who repeatedly use their services.Customers can redeem these points for Exhibit 5 Online channels are important for customers who are considering a disruptorbrand for their next purchase.Online
101、 purchase consideration,%of respondentsSource:MCFM Consumer Insights Survey,May 2022;n=2,022brand for their next purchase.McKinsey&CompanyDefnetly consider buyinga car online(ie,withoutany physical touchpointin the purchase process)Disruptor considerersIncumbent considerers12214022UKGermany3 For fur
102、ther information,see Daniel Birke and Alexander Will,“Winning Direct-to-Consumer Strategies For Auto OEMs in China,”McKinsey,November 10,2022.11New EV entrants disrupt Europes automotive marketmore services(for example,flights and hotel stays)or use them to buy lifestyle products.They further instil
103、l a sense of belonging and loyalty toward specific brands by awarding their guests differing levels of loyalty status with increasing privileges as they earn more points.5.Consistently deliver on aftersales needs and impress your customers with innovative services.Consumers expect a dedicated afters
104、ales network and list the availability of a service network as one of the key influencing factors for their purchase decision.However,service networks do not have to be as dense as they are for many incumbent OEMs today.Eighty percent of consumers in the disruptor-considerer group state they would b
105、e willing to travel longer distances than today(versus 65 percent in the incumbent considerer group).Consumers also consider it acceptable if service is delivered by partners,with 40 percent(regardless of whether incumbent or disruptor considerers)fine with going to a partner workshop,even if that i
106、ncludes longer travel.Overall,price(80 percent)remains the most important criterion for workshop choice.For new entrants to deliver on consumers aftersales needs,a partnership with a large and trusted workshop chain(or chains)can be a shortcut to building out an owned service network while still sat
107、isfying customer needs.Most new entrantseven those that operate fully owned sales channelswork with partners for aftersales services.For example,Lynk&Co.use the service facilities of its parent brand;BYD partners with the same dealer group per market for service,which also runs their sales operation
108、s;and Aiways in Germany works in partnership with an independent aftermarket chain.VinFast plans its own aftersales operations with a pick-up,drop-off service and mobile service agentsan offering about 70 percent of European customers state they are interested in.Digital service offerings are also b
109、ecoming more common.For example,NIO provides a“one-click service”on their app for customers to book appointments,while others like MG and VinFast offer over-the-air(OTA)software updates that customers can book using the app.6.Offer the full spectrum of ownership models,including subscriptions.New en
110、trants can provide flexible and traditional purchase and financing options to capture all pockets of demand.Research shows that flexible ownership options are increasingly important for younger generations and people who own EVs.Despite the rising trend toward subscription,there remains a substantia
111、l segment of customers who prefer traditional purchase options:40 percent of premium-segment and 55 percent of volume-segment EV buyers still prefer an outright purchase to other ownership options.To avoid hitting a demand ceiling,new entrants could offer both traditional as well as more flexible pu
112、rchasing offers.Several new entrants offer subscriptions.For example,Lynk&Co.provides its own offering with a fulfillment partner in the background,while Aiways partners with a large subscription platform that sells its cars.NIO originally intended to enter Germany with a subscription-only offer,how
113、ever,it faced customer backlash after its launch event where customers demanded a purchase optionit introduced one a few days later.Traditional credit financing and leasing also see high demand and are especially important for younger customersthese factors represent a key pain point for 20 percent
114、of under-40 customers compared with 7 percent of those over 50.Demand for leasing,in particular,is currently rising and our research has shown that new entrants often partner with established non-captive financing and established leasing providers to offer those services.7.No-fleet strategy equals n
115、o right to play in the long run.New entrants need to prepare a fleet offering,even if their initial focus is the end-customer market.A fleet offering is essential to capture market share in Europe since the business-to-business(B2B)segment is around 40 to 50 percent in most European markets,includin
116、g a large share of company cars.As many Asian EV brands are currently entering the European market and growing their portfolios,most have introduced first-fleet offerings and are planning to expand their corporate offers and key account relations.Some players have already closed large dealsfor examp
117、le,a major rental player bought 65,000 vehicles from an Asian EV OEM for Australian,European,and North American markets.12New EV entrants disrupt Europes automotive marketMost new entrants currently focus primarily on business-to-customer(B2C)buyers.Compared with B2B,the B2C segment offers larger pr
118、ofits and less risk because there is no buy-back stipulation in B2C,and OEMs do not need a strategy for disposing of“young”used cars.While this focus on B2C is a viable strategy in the short term,the market will mature at some point if there is a general excess demand for electric vehicles.To avoid
119、hitting a volume ceiling and to keep desired market shares in the medium term,players could prepare now to build the capabilities to sell to different types of B2B customers.For example,building key-account teams with the right capabilities for fleet advisory and perhaps even fleet management servic
120、es will likely be important for long-term success.8.Dont leave used cars unattended.OEMs can control vehicle value over the product lifecycle and build trust by taking the residual value risk off the customers shoulders.Twenty-five percent of Europeans already consider buying a used EV but the batte
121、ry retrofit is their top concern.OEMs can remove risk and uncertainty by introducing used-car programs like those already offered by some incumbents or maintaining ownership of the battery(since it is typically the component with the highest value).Currently,most new entrants focus on selling new ca
122、rs in the B2C segment to take advantage of the higher margins.The lower share of B2B sales currently results in few buy-back deals and therefore fewer young used cars to handle.This works if players experience excess demand and therefore dont face the risk of cannibalization from young used cars.Pla
123、yers could make sure they have a used-car strategy and the capability to execute it in the medium term.Excess demand could decrease with more EV entrants and incumbent EV offers in the future,so the risk of cannibalization will likely rise.Some examples of the used car strategies of new entrants are
124、 MG(now Chinese-owned,originally a European brand),which handles used cars through its dealer network and offers a used car platform on its website.VinFast is planning to offer“battery-as-a-service,”while NIO will offer battery swaps at over 100 stations in Europe by the end of 2023.9.Dont enter wit
125、hout partnersa European market entry is an ecosystem play.Accessing the European automotive market at a reasonable speed requires multiple partners along the value chain.Even new entrants that emphasize control over their GTM strategies and seek close oversight of the customer experience typically w
126、ork with partners in the later stages of the value chain.Established partners not only signal trust to buyers(for instance,for aftersales or leasing)but also significantly increase speed to market while keeping investments low.Strategic partnerships can further help build necessary capabilities(for
127、example,for import administration,pricing,and marketing),and help OEMs to become more independent in the medium term.All current new EV entrants work with local partners in some areas.For instance,companies with own retail channels like NIO and Lynk&Co.have partnerships for aftersales,leasing,or pro
128、cessing subscriptions.Others have a single strategic partner in Europe(such as GWM)or partner with different players,like Xpeng,while yet others partner with assorted players depending on the market.The nine takeaways summarize the key elements that new entrant GTM models could cover to achieve long
129、-term success in Europe.However,they by no means represent a definitive recipe for success.Each entrant will have to carefully study the European customer segment that it aims to address and build its offering around that segments needs.The actions taken by new entrants over the past two years alrea
130、dy show vastly different approaches to European market entry,with different offers and varying target segments.Time will tell which approaches customers embrace.What can European incumbents learn?Current new entrants provide examples for other potential new players,but their activities are also rele
131、vant for incumbent players.European OEMs could keep the following points in mind when thinking about transforming their sales models.(For more insights on specific skills needed during this phase,see sidebar,“Capabilities to master the sales transformation”).13New EV entrants disrupt Europes automot
132、ive marketThe time is now:the shift to EVs is a unique window of opportunity to make changes.Incumbents should use this time to make a move;if not,they risk falling behind.In the next few years,the European automotive sector will likely experience substantial discontinuities from a customer,dealer,a
133、nd competitor perspective.Our customer research shows that younger customers are especially willing to switch to EV disruptor brands,even in traditionally brand-loyal countries.This gives new entrants an edge as they enter the market without legacy networks and systems and can design their GTM model
134、s around future customer needs.The companies able to capture early EV customers will have an advantage going forward as they win their loyalty and thus their lifecycle value.Be clear about the“why”:transitioning to a new sales model is a means to an end,not the end itself.Changing the sales model sh
135、ould enable OEMs to serve future customers better.They should focus on deeply understanding what their customers need and build the target picture of their sales model around it.Depending on an OEMs current setup and the trade-off decisions in terms of investment versus control they are willing to m
136、ake,the“right”future sales model might be different,ranging from own retail channels,an agency model,or an optimized wholesale approach.A sales model transition can further enable OEMs to design new offerings that more strongly engage their customers along the lifecycle.This could mean introducing n
137、ew lifecycle services(for example,digital services),redesigning their aftersales service offers or offering new ownership models(such as subscriptions).Pick an approach:“speedboat”or“big bang?”Incumbents can transform their sales models on a step-by-step basis.For example,they can start with a singl
138、e market,an individual brand,or selected modelsor switch the entire portfolio at once.Selectively testing a new sales model can serve as a“speedboat”to iterate and learn rapidly.The company can use the learnings for the next step of the roll-out(for example,the next market or brand).A potential down
139、side could be Capabilities to master the sales transformation Successfully mastering a sales-model transformation requires a range of insights and capabilities.McKinsey has a suite of proprietary tools and data as well as dedicated expertise on GTM topics to assist with this.With the combination of
140、proprietary insights and dedicated capabilities,we have already supported numerous organizations in their transformations.Customer insights:A deep understanding of customers needs,current pain points,and trends is the prerequisite for designing a fu-ture-proof sales model that addresses them.Our con
141、sumer pulse check is a dynamic mobility user segmentation intelligence and foresight tool powered by continual updates from around the world.It is run by the McKinsey Center for Future Mobility(MCFM),our dedicated think tank on the topic that continually studies the changing needs of mobility custom
142、ers.Business planning and simulation:An adjustment of the sales model will have a significant financial impact,given changes to the margin structure as well as additional investments needed.We have developed proprietary models to quantify this impact and analyze a range of scenarios and have support
143、ed numerous organizations through their transition.Digital business building:We have a team of over 2,000 business-building experts and more than 5,000 technical and digital experts from McKinsey Digital who have proven that with our proprietary LEAP methodology they can support organizations to bui
144、ld new businesses quickly and effectively.Transformation and change management:Managing a major organizational transformation can be a daunting task.We have dedicated teams that focus on the implementation and program management of large transformations.14New EV entrants disrupt Europes automotive m
145、arketa prolonged roll-out and a certain period where the organization needs to manage parallel sales setups.A“big-bang”transformation that switches the entire sales model to a new setup at once has the benefit of consistency across the organization.However,it might be more complex to handle.Decide h
146、ow to manage the transformation:from within the existing organization or through a separate agile unit.Transforming a large organization in its entirety takes time and sometimes established processes can hinder more than help when it comes to building a new structure.Given the speed of change in the
147、 European automotive marketnew players entering and incumbents piloting new business modelsnow is the time to act.While a full organizational transformation has the benefit of avoiding duplications and parallel structures,a more agile approach can help increase speed to market.Consequently,building
148、a team that can work in a start-up-like culture can facilitate the quick build-up and testing of new sales approaches.Dont forget people:mindset is as important as structure.Transforming the organizational structure is only the first stepa customer-centered mindset is just as important.Meeting custo
149、mers where they are and providing them with the right personalized interactions along the lifecycle will likely become more important in the future.For many OEMs,this means a fundamental cultural transformation from a historically product-centered mindset to consistently making the customer the cent
150、er of attentionadvocates for customer experience within the organization should be central stakeholders in all key decisions.This includes the design of new models as much as the design of the customer journey.Copyright 2022 McKinsey&Company.All rights reserved.Niels Dau is a partner in McKinseys Mu
151、nich office,Thomas Furcher is a partner in the Vienna office,Philipp Maximilian Lhr is a partner in the Hamburg office,and Anna-Sophie Smith is a consultant in the Frankfurt office.The authors wish to thank Stephanie Benz and Frida Ruegge for their contributions to this article.15New EV entrants disrupt Europes automotive market