CASE further increases the importance of EV digital platforms
Modular EV platform helps produce various vehicle models
Developing a dedicated platform makes it easy to add EV features.


Driven by the CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electric) trend in the automotive industry, OEMs are redesigning existing platforms to accommodate electric vehicle (EV) components such as batteries and motors. However, transitioning from a car-centric to a service-centric approach requires the development of new digital platforms such as software, back-haul connectivity, and cloud.

Frost & Sullivan’s report, ‘Future Skateboard and Platform Architecture Strategies of EV Companies ,’ anticipated the flexibility and diversification of modular EV platforms that produce various types and forms of vehicles based on a single program.

Sim Jin-han, Managing Director of Frost & Sullivan Korea, stated, “Recently, the automotive industry has been employing sales strategies to build user-centric downstream revenue streams,” adding, “In the movement to transform the existing pyramid-shaped value chain into a horizontal one, an increasing number of mobility companies are sourcing chassis and platforms from other companies and integrating their own technologies.”

Developing a scalable dedicated platform requires a high initial investment, but this can be offset by economies of scale because it offers significant flexibility once developed. In addition, the time, cost, and effort required to manufacture various BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles) on an EV platform are significantly less compared to other platforms.

In addition, the report analyzed that many EVs will require X-by-wire systems to secure spacious interiors, fail-operational functions to prevent partial failures from leading to complete failures, and scalable modular end-to-end software platforms that enable the easy addition of new features.