BATTERIES

Electric Vehicle Battery Market to Witness Significant Growth

June 1, 2023

The global electric vehicle battery market is projected to reach $53.6 billion by 2027.
The rising demand for electric vehicles, coupled with their expanded applications in various sectors, is driving the growth of this sector.
Technological advancements in battery technology are also influencing market growth.

The electric vehicle (EV) battery market will see significant growth in the coming years, according to a recent report by Technavio. With the growing demand for electric vehicles, the battery market is projected to reach $53.6 billion by 2027. This growth is due to technological advancements in battery technology, consumer and commercial EV adoption, and growing environmental concerns.

Let’s delve into the trends shaping the EV battery market and what they mean for its future.

Growing Demand for Electric Vehicles

The increasing adoption of clean transport is the primary driver for the growth of the EV battery market. As the world moves toward a sustainable future, EVs offer an alternative to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. The demand for electric transport is shown in recent sales figures with more than 10 million EVs sold worldwide in 2022 with that figure predicted to be around 14 million for 2023.

The Technavio report highlights how major automakers are investing in EV production to meet the rising consumer demand. This translates into increased requirements for EV batteries, creating significant growth opportunities for battery manufacturers.

Expanded Applications of EVs

The applications of electric vehicles go way beyond passenger cars and include commercial vehicles, electric buses, and micro-mobility solutions. This diversification in EV applications has a direct impact on the growth of the battery market. Technological advancements have made it possible to develop high-performance batteries capable of meeting the power and energy requirements of these diverse applications — no doubt with more innovations to come in the future.

From electric delivery vans to electric scooters, the EV battery market is able to cater to a wide range of transportation needs — be that for passengers or cargo — further propelling its growth. For now, the majority of batteries are lithium-ion but many manufacturers, such as Ford, are introducing more affordable lithium-iron-phosphate batteries while others are working on even more sustainable solutions to solve supply chain and environmental issues. These innovations will drive the battery market further as the applications for EVs become even more varied.

With these growing demands are pushing manufacturing, the technology is also important too with different types of vehicles and applications requiring new innovations.

Technological Advancements

Technological advancements in battery technology have played a crucial role in the growth of the EV battery market. Manufacturers are continually innovating to improve battery capacity, charging speed, and overall performance. The development of advanced lithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries, and other emerging technologies is impacting the EV market as a whole, especially for consumers and commercial fleets who desire more range and quicker charging.

The increasing use of software and sensors for intelligent battery management systems is anoter key trend. EVs with advanced driver assist features, software that uses GPS, and other recent innovations have considerably different power needs to an EV from even five years ago. This means the battery management system needs to be able to handle a wider range of variables than ever before while still maximizing range.

The electric vehicle battery market is poised for significant growth in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for electric vehicles and their expanding applications. With advancements in battery technology as well as wider consumer adoption of EVs, the market presents lucrative opportunities for battery manufacturers.