Into a new era of mobility with One-OS
In 2024, we took another big step towards digitalized and flexible mobility together with our long-standing partner Volvo Car Switzerland. The new "Volvo Car Abo“ platform is an innovative subscription offer based on the new One-OS operating system - and opens up completely new possibilities for the 50 or so Volvo dealers in Switzerland.
The new booking platform integrates seamlessly into the Volvo brand-image, offers a modern and responsive user experience and, for the first time, enables dealers to offer monthly subscriptions for specific vehicles in addition to classic short-term subscription - regardless of whether they are new or used vehicles.
New functions for maximum flexibility
The new Volvo Car Abo makes the offer for end customers much more flexible:
Customers can easily select their vehicle online and book it on a monthly subscription.
Dealers can offer individual vehicles with specific equipment and histories.
An additional sales channel is available to the dealer.
The new functions offer full flexibility in terms of tariff structure and period of use - from classic short-term rental to flexible monthly subscriptions with monthly billing.
A key highlight is the completely redesigned Customer Area, which customers can use to view, manage and extend their bookings at any time. Vehicle collection and return can now also be conveniently organized digitally - directly with the respective dealer.
Dealer-centered model with added value
The introduction of One-OS represents a strategic development for the Volvo dealer network.
VIN-accurate vehicle integration creates new revenue opportunities in the existing business.
The seamless transition between short-term rental and monthly subscription strengthens customer loyalty.
The platform is fully multi-client capable, multilingual and customized to the brand world.
An intelligent booking system also ensures optimized capacity utilization, e.g. by automatically suggesting alternative vehicles, time periods or stations - a function that is already being used successfully in the Volvo Car Subscription system.
Scalable technology: One-OS
The new solution is based on the One-OS Platform from KMS, which fully combines the functions of rental and subscription systems for the first time:
Management of short-term rental and monthly subscription in one system.
Centralized booking logic with flexible vehicle selection.
Integration with dealer back office, electronic contracts and invoices.
Expandable module concept for future functions such as credit checks, payment integration or personalized offers.
Volvo Car Switzerland - innovation meets responsibility
Volvo Cars has stood for safety, quality and innovation worldwide since 1927. In Switzerland, the company has become one of the pioneers of new mobility models - from keyless test drives to the HYRA rental model and the new ‘Volvo Car Subscription’.
With the clear goal of selling only fully electric vehicles from 2030, Volvo is emphasizing its claim to make mobility simpler, cleaner and safer - and is also implementing this claim in digital solutions.
Results & Outlook
With the new subscription offer based on One-OS , Volvo Car Switzerland is able to:
further improve the digital customer journey,
offer new revenue potential for dealers,
and create the technological basis for future mobility models.
Further expansion stages - for example in the area of test drives and promotional leasing - are conceivable for the future.
