By bundling energy services and obtaining complete coverage from a single energy provider, automotive manufacturers reduce risks, avoid upfront expenses and benefit from predictable costs. This enables automotive companies to focus on core operations and sustainable vehicle production. Companies can also integrate renewable energy sources and reduce the use of fossil fuels, enhancing the environmental, social and governance credentials which are of increasing importance to investors and customers.

Energy management systems enable automotive manufacturers to monitor and control energy usage in real-time across different production areas. These systems can identify energy inefficiencies, detect equipment malfunctions and improve efficiency at specified production steps. New heating and cooling technologies, automated lighting and shifting energy usage to non-peak times can also improve energy management.

Electric vehicle (EV) customers place a high priority on EV production being sustainable and environmentally friendly. The best energy solutions for the automotive industry combine renewable energy sources with sustainable manufacturing processes to address the decarbonisation of both vehicle production and operation.

The key energy metric in the automotive industry is the level of energy consumption needed per vehicle produced. Other KPIs include energy consumption, percentage of renewable energy used, water consumption and waste management efficiency.