Future Mobility Index: Leading the Way in Automotive Innovation
The automotive landscape is rapidly evolving. The Future Mobility Index by H&Z provides a clear, data-driven view of how vehicles measure up across key dimensions: Energy Efficiency, Volume Efficiency, Circularity, and Price.
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What is the Future Mobility Index?
The Future Mobility Index is a comprehensive tool designed to evaluate and compare vehicles based on critical criteria that define the future of mobility. Developed by H&Z, this index provides valuable insights into the sustainability and efficiency of modern vehicles, helping stakeholders navigate the complex automotive market.
How is the Future Mobility Index Calculated?
The H&Z Future Mobility Index provides a comprehensive rating system for cars and other means of transport based on four pillars of future mobility. The methodology behind the index ensures an objective, data-driven evaluation of how a specific is contributing to the future of mobility.
Core Evaluation Criteria
Each vehicle in the index is assessed across four categories to ensure a holistic view of sustainability and customer value. Each category is rated and the maximum score a vehicle can reach is 100. For clarity, numbers are rounded.
Energy Efficiency (40%)
How much energy is needed to transport a person? The life cycle CO2 emissions of a vehicle are defined by the energy it needs for driving – outnumbering emissions from production by far. Hence, we use the rated WLTP consumption (including charging losses for battery electric vehicles) adjusted by actual vehicle occupancy to derive our score. For combustion-engine vehicles, we convert the litres of diesel / petrol consumed into their kWh equivalent to allow comparison.
Volume Efficiency (20%)
How much volume is covered to transport a person? On average, a car driven in Germany is occupied by 1.46 persons. Hence, we calculate the vehicle body’s volume (simplified as a rectangle) and divide it by 1.46 to come to the volume occupied per person transported. Volume efficiency is the single most important driver of traffic jams, scarce parking and a proxy for resource intensity in production.
Circularity Ambition (30%)
How circular is a vehicle? Already today, vehicles can be recycled to very large shares of their weight. The same is true for battery electric vehicles where recycling processes are increasingly efficient and available at scale. With circularity ambition, we go a different route. We assess the amount of secondary materials going into a vehicle. In this assessment, we rely on information published by the OEMs.
Price & Accessibility (10%)
How expensive is a vehicle? Any form of mobility must be affordable for its users. This is why we include the undiscounted sales prices for the German market at the time of market introduction in the Future Mobility Index. Over time, prices are not adjusted for inflation, and we exclude any OEM-granted rebates.
How much energy is needed to transport a person? The life cycle CO2 emissions of a vehicle are defined by the energy it needs for driving – outnumbering emissions from production by far. Hence, we use the rated WLTP consumption (including charging losses for battery electric vehicles) adjusted by actual vehicle occupancy to derive our score. For combustion-engine vehicles, we convert the litres of diesel / petrol consumed into their kWh equivalent to allow comparison.
How much volume is covered to transport a person? On average, a car driven in Germany is occupied by 1.46 persons. Hence, we calculate the vehicle body’s volume (simplified as a rectangle) and divide it by 1.46 to come to the volume occupied per person transported. Volume efficiency is the single most important driver of traffic jams, scarce parking and a proxy for resource intensity in production.
How circular is a vehicle? Already today, vehicles can be recycled to very large shares of their weight. The same is true for battery electric vehicles where recycling processes are increasingly efficient and available at scale. With circularity ambition, we go a different route. We assess the amount of secondary materials going into a vehicle. In this assessment, we rely on information published by the OEMs.
How expensive is a vehicle? Any form of mobility must be affordable for its users. This is why we include the undiscounted sales prices for the German market at the time of market introduction in the Future Mobility Index. Over time, prices are not adjusted for inflation, and we exclude any OEM-granted rebates.
How Are the Scores Determined?
The H&Z Future Mobility Index scores are calculated based on publicly available data published by the vehicle OEMs. For each score, we define upper and lower bounds between which a linear regression is applied to differentiate between scores in the range.
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Why the Future Mobility Index Matters
The Future Mobility Index is not just a tool for evaluating individual vehicles; it provides insights into broader market trends, helping companies, investors, and policymakers make informed decisions. Whether you're looking to compare vehicle classes, analyse market shifts, or understand the competitive landscape, our index can offer clarity.
H&Z as Your Automotive Partner
At H&Z, we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge analytics to offer unmatched insights into the automotive sector. Our Future Mobility Index is just one example of how we help our clients navigate the complexities of the modern automotive market. With our experience and innovative approach, we are your ideal partner for future mobility challenges.
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