Vehicle electrification: Collaborative virtual development environment

Electric vehicles are gaining popularity as the future of transportation, but to meet consumer demands in a competitive market, automakers must rapidly develop multiple EV models, adhere to changing regulations, and deliver innovative software-driven features.

Drive down costs and increase efficiency by connecting the EV value chain

Disjointed processes, isolated departments, and inadequate collaboration can lead to time-consuming and costly problems, putting EV manufacturers at a competitive disadvantage.

A collaborative virtual environment with model-based engineering and a digital information backbone lets manufacturers speed up their development time. By connecting the entire value chain from electrical and electronic to mechanical, software, network, and suppliers, everyone can access up-to-date and accurate information.

Reuse design elements and eliminate EV errors early

Creating scalable and flexible EV platforms in a fast-changing industry is an essential challenge to overcome. A connected value chain unlocks data reuse capabilities, resulting in a comprehensive digital twin that enables engineers to interact with prototypes without waiting for physical models. This streamlines collaboration and speeds up development for current and future projects.

To stay on top of continuous engineering changes and eliminate errors from manual tracking, use a model-based approach and Siemens' collaborative environment to automate change monitoring, identifying impacts across domains and enhancing communication among stakeholders. This ensures efficient workflow management and informed decision-making when manufacturing electric vehicles.

Download our latest ebook to learn how Siemens Vehicle Electrification solution offers an integrated virtual environment to speed up EV development while integrating new energy systems and complex features, enabling:

• Enhanced decision-making through continuous value chain collaboration.
• Faster development by maximizing the reuse of prior design components.
• Reduced errors with a model-based, correct-by-construction design approach.
• Operational excellence by sharing product information with the manufacturing team earlier.

Accelerate EV time to market with persistent virtual collaboration from Siemens

Siemens Vehicle Electrification solutions foster continuous collaboration, informed decision-making, and accessibility of information for everyone involved in a project. They provide complete visibility and integration across the value chain, enabling faster development, fewer errors, and adaptable product variations to meet regional requirements. This solution, rooted in collaboration, pairs perfectly with multi-domain tools that streamline EV design and manufacturing development.

Actual customer value realized from Siemens Vehicle Electrification solutions:

• 50% reduction in electrical design time
• 30% reduction in the quote to production cycle time
• 40% reduction in fault diagnosis time