Are you EV ready?

Electrifying your dealership

The fast growing market for electric vehicles (EVs) has ushered in a wave of new growth opportunities for automotive dealerships not witnessed in decades. Along with sweeping changes in necessary infrastructure come enormous benefits for the dealerships who position themselves to embrace these changes early on. Is your dealership prepared to meet this challenge?

Electrifying your dealership early offers you an opportunity to redefine the dealer-customer relationship, earn trust, and establish your business as a focal point in our increasingly EV-centric world. It’s time to think beyond sales and service contracts and build a place of automotive knowledge and community. By transforming your dealership into a destination where cars are not only delivered and purchased, but also charged and cared for, you will be preparing your business for many years of future growth and success.

This white paper aims to inform your dealership of the changes you can expect in the near-to mid-term and how you can prepare to compete in this exciting new era.

The future is here

The new era of the dealer-owner relationship will be based on an entirely new model for maintenance and service, point-of-sale purchases, safety and inspection coverage, configuration, and more. As automobiles go increasingly high tech, the savvy dealership is going to want to follow suit. This can be accomplished by creating an atmosphere where technology is respected, new advances are championed, and most important, where the next generation of automobile owners feels welcome. Everything from the lighting to the layout to the service offerings of your dealership is going to require a fresh look and feel.

Electrifying your dealership goes far beyond installing a few chargers. It means understanding how vehicles enter and leave your lot, what their needs are, and how you can address those needs quickly, correctly, and safely. It means being prepared to deliver state-of-the-art battery diagnostics, maintenance, and safety services.

You want your dealership to be abuzz with drivers who feel welcome to pull in with their questions and curiosity. As your traditional services including regular oil and filter changes tapers off, you will find plenty of services to replace them. Is your dealership going to be ready in time to make the switch?

Why you need to prepare now

It seems that everywhere you look, the writing is on the wall: America is going electric. It began with stories like GM committing to producing 30 EV models by 2025. Now they predict that by 2035 they will be selling only electric vehicles. This change is happening now and its happening fast!

A Bloomberg analysis puts the tipping point for explosive EV sales in a national marketat a 5% adoption rate. After reaching that threshold, the trend is set for rapid growth andbroad acceptance. Well, guess what? As of 2022, the US already crossed that mark in ownership of fully electric vehicles, setting the stage for EVs to comprise 25% of the market fornew autos by 2025.

Imminent Change Signals Unlimited Opportunity

What’s The Hurry?

EVs are here and they are here to stay. So, you might think that you can take your time easing into the industry. Maybe wait and learn from your competitors’ mistakes. But there are other factors at hand.

Global businesses are still suffering from supply-chain delays that began during theCovid-19 pandemic. That’s in addition to a microchip shortage owing to, among otherthings, the sudden demand for the connected devices that make up the Internet of Things (IoT), that ever growing list of gadgets that are connected to the Internet from your vacuum cleaner to your doorbell. On top of all this, the construction industry is up against major challenges to supply electrical gears, switch panels, and other heavy equipment required for electrification owing to increased demand, labor issues, and electrical component shortages. All this has resulted in protracted lead times of up to 18 months.

The result of all this is that your dealership needs to act now if you want to electrify in time for the arrival of the EV boom. Waiting further will only increase the delay. And by then, you may be left well behind your competition.

Let Autel Energy Lead The Charge

Now you know why you need to electrify your dealership now. Let’s talk about how you can achieve that.

The road to electrification can seem long and uncertain. There are plans to make, facilities to build out, and milestones to be met. The good news is that you do not need to do this on your own. Autel Energy has designed a framework of plans for electrification that you can choose from and customize to meet the exact needs of your business. Aligning your dealership with Autel Energy means you can get started on your way to electrification right now.

The most important part of our plan is creating a long-lasting partnership that guides you through construction and installation and provides service for many years to come. It begins by demonstrating to you how electrification can provide customer satisfaction, engagement and sales opportunities. And as you build, grow, and deploy your new electrified dealership, Autel Energy will be by your side every step of the way.

Why Autel Energy?

Autel Intelligent Technology Corp. — the parent company of Autel Energy — is an established and leading brand in automotive technology and is trusted in repair shops around the world. We have distinguished ourselves by designing state-of-the-art products for:

• Automotive Diagnostics Scanning
• Tire Pressure Management Systems
• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
• Vehicle Battery Testing & Maintenance
• Remote IMMO Key Programming
• Remote Assisted Programming Automotive Repairs

Most of all, Autel is known for its highly trusted US-based support team who are available to answer questions, solve problems, and support our products. Our loyal customers already know that Autel is reputable, knowledgeable, and eager to serve. That commitment to excellence is exactly what we promise to provide you as your new EV dealership partner.

Autel Energy has a vision and a passion for automotive technology that will ensure your alliance with us is strong and productive. We have a diverse product line of sleek looking chargers that are in stock now.

So, what will your relationship with Autel Energy look like? Let’s take a look?

The Autel Energy Vision Of The Electrified Dealership

Repair Service & Maintenance

Outfitting your shop with Autel MaxiCharger AC Commercial chargers and Autel MaxiCharger DC Compact chargers will keep the vehicles moving in and out of your garage. This is your opportunity to return customers vehicles to them with more power than when it arrived. Having convenient access to compact wall-mounted and portable chargers will keep those engines running so you can get started on your diagnostics and repair jobs. You’ll also never have a vehicle stall in your driveway for lack of power.

Whether you offer charging as a complementary service or wish to add it to your final bill of sale, our back-end management app will help you configure and deliver the best service to your customers. Whether you offer fee charging to your best customers or monetize your power output as a new service offering, the choice is yours.

We envision a seamless integration with unobtrusive products with a modern visualaesthetic, allowing us to become part of your EV story, rather than you becoming part of ours. Autel Energy has the platform and the network that enables us to provide all of this at unbeatable cost savings. But how will you pay for this transformation?

Financing Your Project

You may be concerned that electrifying your dealership is going to cost you more than it’s worth. But those who act early will be first in line to take advantage of the many federal and regional government incentive programs and industry rebates now being offered in an effort to encourage broad adoption of EVs. You’ll want to check with your local utility providers to inquire about special programs.

Autel has knowledgeable staff who can personally guide you through the process of securing funding, rebates and incentive pricing on all your electrification needs. Additionally, you can see what incentives are available in your area.

Your Plan For Tomorrow Begins Today

We invite you to consider what a partnership with Autel Energy can bring to your dealership. We are available to answer all of your questions and to help you at each point along your path to electrification.