Table 2

Comparison of business model components – car as a product vs car as a service

Car as a product modelCar as a service model
Value creations
Key resourcesPeople and technologyPartner’s resources, customer knowledge
Key activitiesProduction, Sales and Marketing R&D, TrainingService designing, Knowledge management
Key partnersSupply chain network Insurance firms, Designers, Research institutesOther firms, (music providers, navigation service providers, telecommunication firms)
Customer relationshipMaintenances, customer service assistanceFeedback and reviews, Social media interaction
Value delivery
ChannelsDealers and traditional car distributors/storesOwn network (app store, customer office)
Customer segmentUrbanites, Performance driven, quality-minded peopleTech-savvy consumers
Value capture
Revenue streamsCar sales service and maintenance
Insurance premium
Subscription fee service fee
(Bundle and flexible)
Cost structureR&D, Productions, Sales and marketingService design, technology acquisition cost and knowledge management activities

Source: Author’s own elaboration

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