Michael Bakunin Discusses EV Subscription Battery Models

Washington, D.C., Apr. 15, 2022 — Managing Director Michael Bakunin discusses electric vehicle subscription battery models in an article for Axios. Battery-subscription pricing adds yet more complexity to a product that's already unfamiliar for most Americans. "Many things are new for people buying these for the first time, and battery subscriptions add a new layer," said Mr. Bakunin. Subscription battery models are “what every carmaker hopes to actually put in place at some point in time,” he explains, adding that “it’ll be a technology culture-clash" when widespread battery-subscription pricing hits the market. To read the full article, click here (note: subscription required).

Michael Bakunin, Ph.D. is a Managing Director in the Power, Renewables and Utilities practice within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment. He has over 20 years of international experience in the automotive and telecom industries. He specializes in advanced mobility, specifically electric vehicles, mobility-as-a-service, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and autonomous vehicles.

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