ElectroDrive, an innovative manufacturer of premium electric vehicles (EVs), acquires VoltCharge, a prominent nationwide chain of automotive retail showrooms and rapid-charging hubs. Which of the following is most likely to be a primary strategic advantage of this integration for ElectroDrive?
Immediate realization of horizontal economies of scale in battery manufacturing
Spreading risk through conglomerate diversification into unrelated utility markets
Greater control over the customer experience and guaranteed distribution channels
A reduction in the market barriers to entry for rival premium EV producers
