EY Turkey Discusses Electric Vehicles and AI with Automotive Sector Representatives

Meeting Overview EY Turkey organized a round‑table where representatives from the automotive sector convened to discuss the industry’s transformation.
Key Topics The discussion covered electric vehicles, battery technologies, artificial intelligence, supply‑chain digitization, and global trade policies.
Participant Perspectives Metin Canoğulları, EY Turkey Country President, opened the session.
Nikolaus Helbig, EY‑Parthenon Automotive Sector Partner, highlighted the reshaping of business models, research and development, and required competencies.
Cem Çamlı, EY‑Parthenon Consulting Partner, emphasized that battery costs and charging quality will continue to influence purchasing decisions, while consumer range anxiety and charging infrastructure concerns will accelerate EV adoption.
Arda Karaçelebi, EY Turkey Consulting Partner, noted that the scope of supply‑chain responsibility is expanding due to globalization, digitization, the pandemic, and sustainability.
Reyzi Devrim Pamir, Mobility Sector Leader, and Ferzan Ülgen, Energy Sector Leader, contributed insights on connectivity solutions and energy integration.
“The automotive sector is reshaping all business models, which means a profound change in R&D processes, organizational structures, and required skills.” – Nikolaus Helbig “Battery costs and charging quality will remain decisive factors in purchasing decisions.
Consumer range anxiety and charging infrastructure concerns will accelerate the spread of electric vehicles.” – Cem Çamlı “The scope of supply‑chain responsibility is expanding because of globalization, digitization, the pandemic, and sustainability.” – Arda Karaçelebi Conclusion The meeting concluded with Ferzan Ülgen’s closing remarks, as participants assessed risks and opportunities facing the automotive industry and discussed strategic approaches for the future.