Toward quantum utility in the automotive industry

Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize the automotive industry by accelerating materials discovery and optimizing manufacturing processes. Many automotive engineering, design, and production practices are based on complex systems that classical computers struggle to model accurately or efficiently. Quantum computers show promise for simulating real materials with greater precision and solving large-scale optimization problems too difficult for classical computers alone. Possible applications for the mobility sector include EV battery design, predictive maintenance, quality control, and factory scheduling—critical problems that help ensure the stability, safety, and efficiency of vehicle production.