By analyzing top performing electromobility partnerships, we find that applying the right methodology can improve the likelihood of transformation and positive returns. We also identify key risks and success factors for partnerships during different stages in their development and provide guidelines to what measures should be undertaken to improve performance. For stakeholders, a proactive stance is crucial; understanding current partnership performance, leveraging strengths and building new ones will be ‘make or break’ for partnership transformation. The €100 billion opportunity is there to be grasped.