Verra Mobility survey finds 72% of Americans expect next vehicle to function like smartphone

By Public Technologies
  • Verra Mobility survey of 2,000 US drivers finds 72% expect their next vehicle to function like a smartphone.
  • Connected features could sway purchase decisions for 51%, signaling growing pricing power for higher trims or competing models.
  • Active use of manufacturer connected services rose to 54% from 49% in 2024; familiarity with “connected vehicle” climbed to 69%.
  • Younger drivers lead adoption: 67% of ages 18-24 use at least one connected service versus 44% for ages 55-64.
  • Data concerns persist: 66% would share driving or location data for benefits; only 14% fully understand collected data.


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