German automobile brands maintain strong consumer trust among electronic vehicle purchasers, also in foreign markets. - German car manufacturers continue to dominate the e-vehicle market, enjoying consumer confidence not just domestically, but also internationally.
German electric car brands garner the highest trust in quality among customers, both domestically and abroad, according to a recent survey commissioned by consulting firm BearingPoint in the USA, China, France, and Germany.
In the survey, when manufacturers are grouped by country of origin, German brands take the lead in each of the four markets for customer trust in quality. The edge, ranging from three to seven percentage points over the second-placed group, is most pronounced in China. Brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, VW, and Porsche rank highly in all markets, with Honda leading in the USA and Mercedes and BMW following closely behind.
However, a closer look at individual brands reveals a more nuanced picture. For instance, in China, BYD leads in trust but is closely trailed by German brands, while in the USA, Honda maintains the top spot, followed by Mercedes and BMW. French and German customers, meanwhile, express the highest trust in Mercedes and BMW or Mercedes and Audi.
Interestingly, Chinese manufacturers like BYD face lower trust in quality outside their domestic market. Manuel Schuler, global automotive lead at BearingPoint, suggests this could be due to concerns about the manufacturer's longevity, service availability, and data protection. The low market share of Chinese manufacturers in Germany — none of them reaching even one percent in the first four months of the year — further reinforces this finding.
Despite the challenges, German manufacturers benefit from a longstanding reputation for producing high-quality vehicles, which extends to their electric offerings. Their established market presence, brand recognition, perceived reliability, and extensive global service infrastructure lend them an advantage in the competitive electric vehicle market.
The data for the evaluation comes from online surveys with around 2,000 respondents in each of the four countries, conducted in December and January.
[1] Reputation and historical quality: German manufacturers have built a reputation for producing reliable, durable vehicles over the years, which positively influences consumer perceptions globally.[2] Market presence and brand recognition: German brands are well-established in the global automotive market, contributing to their high level of recognition and trust.[3] Perceived reliability and longevity: Customers trust German brands because they perceive them as more reliable and likely to remain in the market, ensuring continued support and service. This perception contrasts with newer or less established brands, where customers might worry about the manufacturer's longevity and service availability.[4] Global market presence and service infrastructure: German companies have extensive global networks for sales, service, and parts, which reassures customers about the availability of support and maintenance. This infrastructure helps maintain customer trust in the quality and reliability of their electric vehicles.
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