Electric Vehicles Today - Battery Market Surge Sparks Innovation And Growth

The electric vehicle (EV) battery market is witnessing substantial growth, fueled by rising EV adoption, technological advancements, and supportive government policies. The market is projected to expand from USD 91.93 billion in 2024 to USD 251.33 billion by 2035, marking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. Key innovations include the development of longer-range, faster-charging batteries, such as Honda's solid-state batteries expected to offer up to 620 miles on a single charge. Additionally, strategic investments and partnerships, like the USD 4.2 billion venture between Stellantis and CATL for a lithium iron phosphate battery plant, are enhancing production capacity. The solid-state battery segment, anticipated to grow significantly, promises improved energy density, safety, and charging efficiency, presenting a transformative opportunity for the EV market.

• Stellantis (BIT:STLAM) last closed at €11.82 up 2.1%.
• Honda Motor (TSE:7267) last closed at ¥1,426 down 0.9%.

In other trading, Continental (XTRA:CON) was trading firmly up 6.7% and finishing the session at €70.00, near its 52-week high. In the meantime, Tesla (NasdaqGS:TSLA) softened, down 5.6% to end the day at $263.45.

Stellantis' strategy includes 30 new vehicle launches by 2025 to enhance market position. Explore the full narrative on Stellantis to understand their growth strategy.

Additionally, you might want to revisit our Market Insights article titled "Automakers Caught In The Tariff Crossfire," where we explored the tumultuous conditions facing the auto industry due to tariffs, including the challenges and opportunities for electric vehicle manufacturers amid shifting global dynamics.

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• Ford Motor (NYSE:F) settled at $9.61 down 0.4%.
• NIO (NYSE:NIO) closed at $4.24 down 2.5%.

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• "EV Battery Industry Report 2025: Market Shares and Growth Forecast to 2035 - Growth of BaaS in EV Battery Market's Boom Presents Lucrative Opportunities" from Research and Markets on GlobeNewswire (published 05 March 2025)

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