Question

What is the SWOT analysis to these two cars

2018 Chevrolet Volt EV
2018 Hyundai Ioniq EV

Answer 1

The SWOT analysis of these two cars:

2018 Chevrolet Volt EV

Strengths:

• It is an extended-range electric car that is ideal for the everyday commuter.
• It is silent with smooth operations.
• Better mileage: 53 mile range using electricity supply. It is converted into the conventional hybrid car when the battery gets depleted. 420 mile range is boasted by Chevrolet for this car using the 8.9-gallon fuel tank and the battery.
• Great control on a twisty road with comfortable, smooth and vibration free drive.
• Safe with automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

Weaknesses:

• Design: The look of the car is almost the same as earlier cars.
• The dashboard is comparatively down than Toyota Prius.
• The interior feels like overcrowded with the high beltline and thick roof pillars.
• Slow battery charging: it takes half a day to charge the battery fully and it works for 4.5 hours.

Opportunities:

• Design and look of the car can be better for elegance and fuel efficiency.
• The charging efficiency and battery depletion time can be reduced.

Threats:

• Other car makers with better fuel economy due to the compact design.

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2018 Hyundai Ioniq EV

Strengths:

• A choice of Hybrid, plug-in hybrid or fully electric powertrains
• Stylish interior and resembling with other Hyundai cars such as Elantra or Sonata
• No impact on fuel efficiency with higher aggressive driving.
• Latest active safety system and seven airbags
• The most fuel efficient in the category of hybrid cars

Weaknesses:

• Power output is average due to the larger size and greater weight
• A single motor and conventional transmission fails to provide smoothness like dual motor cars
• Rear seat headroom is comparatively less. Comfortable for front seaters.

Opportunities:

• Interior design to make the car more comfortable for family drives
• The design and weight of the car must be aligned for better power output

Threats:

• More power output providing and comfortable hybrid cars are available

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