Digital Cockpit Software for Software-Defined Vehicles

Recently, Elektrobit introduced digital cockpit software for software-defined vehicles with the launch of its new EB civion software suite at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The solution is designed to simplify and accelerate cockpit development as vehicle architectures increasingly shift toward software-centric platforms.
The EB civion portfolio is structured to support the full lifecycle of cockpit software development, from early concept creation to production-ready deployment. By combining cloud-native workflows with modular software building blocks, the suite enables automotive manufacturers and suppliers to shorten development cycles while maintaining flexibility across hardware platforms.
Digital cockpit software for software-defined vehicles built on cloud-native development
At the core of EB civion is a cloud-native approach that allows development teams to design, test, and refine cockpit experiences in virtual environments before committing to physical hardware. The suite is divided into three tightly integrated components, each addressing a specific development requirement.

• EB civion Creator offers a virtual, cloud-based environment for human-machine interface and application development, enabling rapid iteration in simulated vehicle settings.
• EB civion Core provides pre-integrated, hardware-agnostic system software optimized for cockpit domain controllers.
• EB civion Cockpit delivers complete domain controller solutions that combine build-to-print hardware designs with system software tailored to specific system-on-chip platforms.

Together, these components support scalable development while reducing dependency on early hardware availability.
Modular architecture reduces time-to-market and ownership costs
The modular design of EB civion allows manufacturers to reuse software components across vehicle programs, helping to reduce both development effort and long-term maintenance costs. Cloud-native prototyping cycles enable faster validation, while hardware-agnostic testing supports smoother transitions between different chipset strategies.
According to the company, this approach helps automotive organizations gain better control over their supply chains while avoiding vendor lock-in. The result is a more predictable path from concept to series production for next-generation digital cockpits.
Ecosystem partnerships strengthen scalability and performance
To support broad adoption, Elektrobit developed EB civion in collaboration with leading technology providers, including AMD, AWS, Google, Infineon, and Qualcomm Technologies. These collaborations integrate cloud services, semiconductor platforms, and scalable computing architectures into a unified ecosystem.
The company positions EB civion as a ready-to-integrate solution that aligns with evolving software-defined vehicle strategies, while still allowing OEMs to differentiate their in-vehicle user experiences.
Broader software-defined vehicle technologies showcased at CES
Alongside EB civion, Elektrobit is presenting additional technologies at CES 2026, including high-performance Linux systems designed for safety-critical applications and scalable electronic control unit development concepts. These demonstrations highlight the company’s broader focus on enabling software-defined vehicle architectures across multiple domains.
With more than three decades of automotive software experience, Elektrobit states that its software solutions are already deployed in over 630 million vehicles worldwide, reinforcing its position in the global automotive software ecosystem.