Electromobility & Job Market Shifts in the Automotive Industry
Thoughts from SpenglerFox on the Future of Automotive Employment
Reading a recent article by Zdeněk Petzl, Executive Director of AutoSAP on the impact of the electromobility transition on European automotive suppliers, sparked some important reflections. With 86,000 jobs lost in the automotive supply sector since 2020, the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is creating profound workforce and economic challenges across Europe. At SpenglerFox, we’re keenly aware of how these changes affect talent needs, economic stability, and the future of work.
📉 The European market’s slow adaptation to electromobility infrastructure is evident. According to CLEPA data, despite high hopes, the job opportunities projected to emerge alongside the EV transition have not materialized at the expected scale. As a result, suppliers and manufacturers in countries like the Czech Republic—which relies on the automotive sector for 25% of its industrial output and over 9% of GDP—are facing strategic crossroads.
What’s Needed for a Sustainable Transition?
Industry experts emphasise the need for balanced regulations that protect jobs and encourage innovation. Zdeněk highlights that aggressive emission targets, while important, could weaken Europe’s competitive stance without support for infrastructure, fair access to vehicle data, and lower energy costs.
This sector-wide shift represents a major opportunity for the talent landscape:
- Upskilling existing talent for the EV supply chain
- Cross-training automotive professionals in emerging technologies
- Proactive talent planning to match workforce shifts with growth areas
At SpenglerFox, we’re committed to helping our clients and candidates navigate this transition thoughtfully. Supporting the reskilling and recruitment necessary to sustain Europe’s automotive workforce is critical. We are here to play a part in fostering an adaptable, competitive job market for the future.
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