Product Code: PFRE-46
Software-defined Vehicles and White-labelling of Solutions will Drive Transformational Growth by Enabling the Emergence of Tier 0.5 Suppliers
The automotive industry is experiencing a significant transformation, transitioning from conventional to software-defined vehicles. As vehicles develop into intelligent, connected platforms driven by electrification, autonomous driving technologies, and digital services, traditional original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are confronted with increasing complexity in design, integration, and delivery, leading to substantial financial expenditures. In this scenario, Tier 0.5 suppliers are emerging as crucial enablers, effectively bridging the gap between Tier I component suppliers and OEMs by providing comprehensive and integrated vehicle platforms that combine hardware, embedded software, and system-level intelligence based on driving behavior.
Unlike traditional Tier I suppliers, Tier 0.5 suppliers deliver modular vehicle architectures that facilitate expedited time-to-market, scalability, personalized customization, and continuous upgradeability, thereby establishing themselves as essential partners for the development of electric vehicles and software-defined vehicles in this new era of mobility. These platforms frequently encompass vital subsystems such as by-wire systems, battery integration, centralized computing, and connectivity, rendering them foundational for the implementation of advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving capabilities.
As OEMs transition to lifecycle-based revenue models that capitalize on over-the-air updates, feature-on-demand services, and platform business strategies, Tier 0.5 suppliers provide the architectural flexibility and rapid time-to-market needed to stay competitive in this changing space. By enabling OEMs to concentrate on brand development, user experience, and digital ecosystems while managing the intricacies of integrated vehicle development, Tier 0.5 suppliers are becoming increasingly vital strategic partners in redefining the future of mobility.
This report offers insights into the changing role of Tier 0.5 suppliers in the automotive value chain. The base year is 2024, and the study period is from 2024 to 2030.
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on Tier 0.5 Suppliers in the Automotive Value Chain
Innovative Business Models
- Why:
- As the industry moves towards CASE convergence, traditional business models that rely on revenues based purely on the sales of passenger vehicles are getting outdated.
- OEMs are compelled to look at other business models to generate revenue to sustain themselves in the ecosystem.
- Frost Perspective:
- OEMs are looking at multiple business models, such as feature-on-demand and pay-as-you-use services based on subscription models.
- This is giving consumers the ability to use features that would have been unavailable traditionally, and OEMs are looking to capitalize on this trend.
Competitive Intensity
- Why:
- OEMs and tier suppliers are facing stiff competition in the changing landscape. The dynamics of the automotive industry have changed, where OEMs are competing against technology players with limited or no experience in the automotive ecosystem.
- Tier suppliers are competing with electronics and new-age companies that are vying for an entry into the value chain.
- Frost Perspective:
- OEMs need to transform themselves and their ecosystem to stay competitive amongst their existing peers and new-age start-ups, which are blurring the boundaries between traditional automotive products and consumer electronics.
- Tier suppliers should look to evolve and provide more value for the OEMs to stay competitive rather than relying on traditional technology.
Industry Convergence
- Why:
- Collaboration within the industry has become crucial for technology companies venturing into the automotive sector.
- New entrants are partnering with both established automotive firms and start-ups to facilitate a seamless transition into the automotive value chain.
- Frost Perspective:
- Tier 0.5 suppliers, particularly technology players, are looking to capitalize on the gap by offering advanced software, electronics, and integration services in the automotive ecosystem.
- OEMs are expected to leverage the capabilities and bring the Tier 0.5 suppliers (technology players) into the fold to accelerate innovation and bridge the transition towards EVs and SDVs.
Scope of Analysis
- Tier 0.5 suppliers fall between Tier I suppliers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), often co-developing integrated systems (Hardware + Software) with greater contribution to vehicle architecture, specifically for next-gen vehicles like electric vehicles (EVs), SDVs, and ADAS/AD platforms.
- As OEMs are focusing on a shift from Hardware to Software and integration, Tier 0.5 suppliers are becoming the critical enablers by offering full-stack solutions, controllers, and platforms. OEMs partnering with a supplier will reduce their investment and development cycle and increase time to market for new product development.
- It is expected that Tier 0.5 suppliers may support and manage the SW and system integration workloads through signing strategic partnerships with OEMs in the future, and their role will evolve from product delivery to platform orchestration, driving industry standards.
Questions This Study Will Answer
- Who is a Tier 0.5 supplier? What is the distribution channel structure of Tier 0.5 suppliers?
- What are the primary drivers and restraints for this market?
- How will this market grow? What is the adoption trend among regions? Who are the Tier 0.5 suppliers in the value chain?
- What are the current challenges and motivational factors that Tier 0.5 suppliers are facing?
- What are the growth avenues for the Tier 0.5 supplier globally until 2030? How will they help important stakeholders in the automotive industry?
Key Competitors
- Bosch
- Aptiv
- Magna International
- Continental
- REE Automotive
- ZF Friedrichshafen
- Foxtron
- Foxconn
- NVIDIA
- Marelli
- Mobis
- NINGBO TUOPU GROUP
- Huawei
- Harman
Table of Contents
Research Scope
- Scope of Analysis
- Segmentation
Strategic Imperatives
- Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
- The Strategic Imperative 8
- The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on Tier 0.5 Suppliers in the Automotive Value Chain
Automotive Value Chain
- How OEMs and Suppliers Power the Industry Together
- Traditional Automotive Value Chain
- Design to Delivery: Vehicle Production Process and Role of Key Stakeholders
- Responsibilities of OEMs and Tier Suppliers
- Key Roles and Responsibilities of Automotive OEMs and Suppliers
- Roadblocks in Auto Production: Key Challenges that OEMs and Tier Suppliers Face with Traditional Manufacturing Methods
- Changes in Value Chain
- The Next Phase of the Automotive Value Chain
- Competitive Environment
- Key Competitors
Growth Drivers and Restraints
- Growth Drivers
- Growth Restraints
New Players in the Automotive Ecosystem
- Emergence of New Players in the Automotive Ecosystem
- Tier 0.5 Suppliers: Integrating Systems and Reducing OEM Load
- Motivating Factors for New Entrants in the Value Chain
- Rise of Tier 0.5 Suppliers: Redefining the Automotive Value Chain
- Challenges for New Entrants in the Value Chain
- Roadmap to Tier 0.5
- Accelerating Innovation: Tier 0.5 Integration Simplifies OEM Production
Trends Redefining the Automotive Ecosystem
- Use Case: BMW & Magna Steyr Partnership for Vehicle Production
- Magna International: Customer Base
- Magna International: Groups & Areas of Expertise
- Magna International: Global Footprint
- Magna International: Areas in Which it is Developing Various Technologies
- Trends Redefining the Automotive Value Chain
- Introduction of New Players in the EV Space
- Major Trends Leading to SDVs
- Emergence of Tier 0.5 Suppliers
- Role of Tier I Suppliers
- Opportunities and New Value Chain in SDV
- Contract Manufacturing
- Snapshot of Contract Manufacturers in the EV Value Chain
Increasing Involvement of Tier Suppliers
- Increasing Involvement of Tier Suppliers
- Potential Avenues for Increased Tier I Participation
- Increased Participation from Tier Is: Platform Hardware
- Potential for Increased Collaboration from Tier Suppliers
- Front-End Modules
- Increased Tier I Contribution: ADAS Development
- MobilEye as ADAS Supplier
Tier 0.5 Suppliers
- Companies as Tier 0.5 Suppliers: REE
- REE Automotive: Technology Pillar
- REE Automotive: P7 Platform Classes 3 to 5
- Companies as Tier 0.5 Suppliers: Foxtron JV of Foxconn & Yulon
- Foxtron: Technology Pillar
- Foxtron: Offers End-to-End Forward Engineering
- Foxconn as Tier 0.5 Supplier: Platform Provider
- Pixmoving: Potential Tier 0.5 Supplier
- Roles & Responsibilities in the OEM and Tier 0.5 Relationship
- Navigating OEM Project Investments: Sample Cost Overview
- In-House Manufacturing vs Outsourcing to Suppliers
- Key Takeaways
Growth Opportunity Universe in Autonomous Driving Sector
- Growth Opportunity 1: Long-Term Partnerships
- Growth Opportunity 2: Vehicle Customization
- Growth Opportunity 3: Strategic Collaborations
Appendix & Next Steps
- Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
- Next Steps
- List of Exhibits
- Legal Disclaimer