The growing need for mobility in the population can only be sustainably met through the use of electric small and delivery vehicles for short distances. Mobility providers and customers must be well connected in this process. The gradual market penetration of electric mobility poses a significant challenge for the automotive industry. Some well-positioned car manufacturers and a surprising winner are benefiting from this shift. As the Earth's oil reserves are finite and oil prices are expected to rise in the future, electricity is intended to provide a solution to this problem as an alternative fuel. The author outlines, from an insider's perspective, why a transformation is essential and describes the necessary steps.