The automotive industry is in the midst of one of the most dramatic transformations it has ever experienced. At the center of this transformation is a decisive shift from the traditional hardware-focused model to a software-centric approach where the vehicle’s primary functions and the overall user experience are increasingly controlled by software over hardware. The advent and ongoing rise of the software-defined vehicle (SDV) represents not only a major technological evolution, but a fundamental paradigm shift with transformational ripple effects across the entire automotive ecosystem.
This white paper traces the evolution of SDVs to their present state and into the future. In it, you will discover:
- What are the defining characteristics of SDVs
- What are the key milestones of the ongoing SDV evolution
- Why SDVs have become the dominant industry paradigm
- What are the main challenges of the required industry transformation
