GfK - Creating a seamless life through the connected car
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1. The document summarizes the key findings of a global study conducted by GfK involving 5,800 consumers across 6 markets regarding their perceptions and preferences around connected car technologies. 2. The study found that most drivers currently experience positive emotions like happiness when driving. However, leading edge consumers who are early adopters and influencers are more open to new connected car technologies compared to general consumers. 3. Safety-oriented features like those that allow a car to communicate with other vehicles or integrate cameras are most appealing currently, although entertainment-focused and autonomous driving capabilities also interest consumers. Cultural differences across markets also influence perceptions.
GfK - Creating a seamless life through the connected car
- 1. 1© GfK 2015 | Connected Cars Study | 2015 CONNECTED CAR Creating a seamless life through the connected car Global Automotive
- 2. 2© GfK 2015 | Connected Cars Study | 2015 GfK’s connected car study at a glance ~1,000 interviews per market Digital Technics 81% MDA 14% SDA 4% Online Methodology 6 Markets Brazil, Germany, Russia, UK, USA, China 5,800 Interviews
- 3. 3© GfK 2015 | Connected Cars Study | 2015 How do consumers react to other connected car concepts? What concerns do consumers have about driving that connected cars can address? What connected car features are more and less desired? What cultural differences should be considered? How do consumers feel about autonomous driving? Study objectives
- 4. 4© GfK 2015 | Connected Cars Study | 2015 We asked 5,800 consumers to evaluate 7 concepts Not a car but a travel solution. This app will take complete responsibility for a trip, identifying the best transport solution 7. Home to destination Travel Solution A car that knows your entertainment preferences 1: Entertainment A self-driving car that drives completely autonomously 2. Autonomous Driving A car that communicates with other connected devices in your home 5. Life Manager 4. Ultra Safe A car that makes driving as safe as possible. Connectivity with other cars, cruise control, integrated cameras 3. Data Tracker A car that tracks usage, runs diagnostics, checks repair costs; records automatically accident data 6. Self Sufficient A strong but light electric car ‘Connected Car’ Concepts
- 5. 5© GfK 2015 | Connected Cars Study | 2015 We also asked them about… Interest in purchasing specific features Emotional state of drivers and passengers Car usage – by both drivers and passengers Attitudes towards car sharing Drivers’ main concerns & needs …their current ownership and usage of vehicles as well as perception on future transport solutions …and much more. Expectation to commute in 5 years time
- 6. 6© GfK 2015 | Connected Cars Study | 2015 Study highlights
- 7. 7© GfK 2015 | Connected Cars Study | 2015 People Still Love Driving!
- 8. 8© GfK 2015 | Connected Cars Study | 2015 Global Drivers+ 56% 54% 52% 51% 41% 41% 37% 36% 33% 19% Happy Free Peaceful Relaxed Entertained Energized Empowered Proud Excited Competitive Top emotions associated with driving are POSITIVE Base: All drivers (n=4375) QP5a: Feelings/emotions when driving
- 9. 9© GfK 2015 | Connected Cars Study | 2015 Across countries most of the drivers feel…HAPPY Germany 68% Brazil 62% China 62% Russia 54% US 50% Happy drivers % per country UK 43% Base: All drivers (n=4392); Scale: 5 Point. Data is Top 2 Box QP5a: Feelings/emotions when driving
- 10. 10© GfK 2015 | Connected Cars Study | 2015 Who are the Leading Edge Consumers for the ‘Connected Cars’ Technologies? pp Who are the most likely early adopters of new ‘Connected Car’ technology?
- 11. 11© GfK 2015 | Connected Cars Study | 2015 Passionate about cars & tech Early adopters Influentials recommend to/ influence others Leading Edge Consumers (LEC) will strongly shape the future They are early buyers, who are passionate about the auto-tech industry, and they influence others.
- 12. 12© GfK 2015 | Connected Cars Study | 2015 General Consumers LEC 87% 96% 66% 81% 73% 84% 68% 90% 62% 84% 65% 84% 79% 91% Ultra Safe Data Tracker Entertainment Life Manager Home To Destination Self-sufficient Autonomous Driving Leading Edge Consumers leaning in to connected cars QT1. Concept appeal As expected Ultra Safe concept is the most appealing. As safety is a ‘hygiene’ factor, we want to focus on concept that follow next.
- 13. 13© GfK 2015 | Connected Cars Study | 2015 GET MORE INSIGHTS ON OUR CONNECTED CAR WEBSITE - Detailed study results - Infographics ‘How Leading Edge Consumers are driving the connected car market’ - Video ‘what is the connected car - Blog posts on individual topics