Call it evolution or revolution, the automotive industry is currently facing its biggest transformation from traditional thermal engines (gasoline / diesel) towards electrification (hybrids, fully electric vehicles, batteries, fuel cells, etc.). This sudden and massive change brings a lot of uncertainty and fears to most car manufacturers (OEMs) and related suppliers. Mixed with the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, there is, at the moment, a lot of confusion (and panic) in R&D departments who have very little experience in these new technologies. This radical shift presents a lot of risks but also numerous opportunities for everyone – for investors, for stakeholders and also for engineers in terms of career reorientation.