I’ve heard the term ‘SDV’ quite often around work, but never really fully understood it…

Hi hi,

So I work in the automotive space in Germany, and have come across the term **Software-Defined-Vehicle (SDV)** concept since last year, not only at the OEMs but suppliers as well. I mean on the surface, I get it, Software is supposed to be more important especially in the upcoming EVs yada yada etc etc. However, what does a SDV *really mean*? Does it just mean cooler software, cooler features and functions, or is it a completely different approach to development? Or is it more of an organizational concept, for instance meant to be different departments who just make ‘SDVs’? Like what’s it about, does any of you have any experience with it?

I’ve found a couple of good articles on the topic, like this one a [a nice technical overview from Bosch](https://www.bosch-mobility.com/en/mobility-topics/software-defined-vehicle/), or this [one article I found which explains the basics and story quite well.](https://www.ev-global.org/Blogs&Articles/articles/Article17_SDV)

**My question:** if any of you works directly or indirectly in the ‘SDV space’, mind giving your 2 cents regarding what it practically means? Initially I just used to hear it from one ear and out the other, but it’s getting more and more widespread and I’d like to inform myself…

by FalyR