While most people focus on the tech, or the big headlines around electrification - it can be easy to forget what really drives the EV ecosystem: buyers and sellers.
This week’s guest is Peter Kahn, the Senior Director of Market Research and Global Insights at CDK Global. Peter and his team work to collect key insights on EV ownership so that we can all understand the space better. Press play to learn more about what he’s discovered, what he sees on the horizon, a couple key insights on the customer side and more!
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This episode is sponsored by CDK Global, a leading provider of retail technology and software as a service (SaaS) solutions that help dealers and auto manufacturers run their businesses more efficiently, drive improved profitability and create frictionless purchasing and ownership experiences for consumers. Today, CDK serves nearly 15,000 retail locations in North America. Visit http://www.cdkglobal.com/
Episode Highlights:
(0:00) - Introduction
(0:37) - Episode beginning
(0:57) - Some background on Peter Kahn
(1:49) - What Peter sees on the horizon
(4:03) - Dealers moving to EVs
(6:15) - Cost of ownership
(7:56) - The pro's and con's of EV ownership
(12:39) - Episode wrap-up
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