Abstract
This paper examines the most important changes to the traditional automotive supply chain needed for the introduction of electric vehicles. Vehicles potential critical components are also considered. An empirical investigation was carried out to analyse these aspects and to understand enterprises perceptions about the development of the electric vehicles market. Data were collected using an on-line questionnaire and then analysed by a descriptive statistical analysis and a principal component analysis. The aim of the survey was also to evaluate which sort of electric vehicle and body style enterprises are investing more, as well as the degree of importance that they attribute to the electric vehicles market.