It typically takes around four years for a major automaker to develop and launch a new vehicle when starting completely from scratch. Electric vehicles, which have fewer mechanical components and rely on critical systems like batteries and motors often sourced from suppliers, can often be developed even faster, with some Chinese automakers today managing to bring new EVs to market in just two years. The rise of advanced digital tools has also accelerated vehicle development – particularly in testing and validation – where increasingly sophisticated simulations are replacing time-consuming physical trials.
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