Do battery demand forecasts underestimate the market size?

Just as analysts tend to underestimate the amount of energy generated from renewable sources, battery demand forecasts typically underestimate the market size and are regularly corrected upwards.

What is the global demand for battery minerals?

As a consequence of the current trends, the global demand for key battery minerals is expected to increase by 2028. The demand for graphite, which makes up the battery anode, is projected to amount to approximately two million metric tons by 2028.

How did battery demand change in 2022?

In China, battery demand for vehicles grew over 70%, while electric car sales increased by 80% in 2022 relative to 2021, with growth in battery demand slightly tempered by an increasing share of PHEVs. Battery demand for vehicles in the United States grew by around 80%, despite electric car sales only increasing by around 55% in 2022.

Why is global demand for batteries increasing?

This work is independent, reflects the views of the authors, and has not been commissioned by any business, government, or other institution. Global demand for batteries is increasing, driven largely by the imperative to reduce climate change through electrification of mobility and the broader energy transition.

Will global battery demand quadruple between 2023 & 2030?

SINGAPORE – July 17, 2024 – Global battery demand is expected to quadruple to 4,100 gigawatt-hour (GWh) between 2023 and 2030 as electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to rise. As a result, OEMs must hone in on their battery strategies, according to a new report by Bain & Company.

When will battery production be close to EV demand centres?

As manufacturing capacity expands in the major electric car markets, we expect battery production to remain close to EV demand centres through to 2030, based on the announced pipeline of battery manufacturing capacity expansion as of early 2024.