The term “EV battery stocks” describes businesses producing and developing electric vehicle batteries. This includes firms that provide energy storage solutions, supply battery components, and produce EV batteries.
There is a market for reasonably priced electric cars. Investors can look into the companies making EV batteries, the most crucial and expensive components for EVs, to stay ahead of that demand. The need for EV batteries will rise sharply if the manufacturing of electric vehicles rises dramatically during the next ten years.
To satisfy the need for batteries with greater capacity and cheaper costs, major manufacturers are making significant investments. New energy storage solutions being developed by battery technology start-ups, some of which are coming public through mergers with special purpose acquisition companies, have the potential to completely transform the market. EV battery stocks are a great investment option right now.
The EV battery market is booming. As per a research report, the market for electric vehicle batteries was estimated to be worth $59.06 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% from 2024 to 2032, from $67.78 billion to $111.20 billion. Asia Pacific held the largest regional share of the global EV battery market in 2023, with a valuation of $28.44 billion, and is anticipated to continue to do so for the duration of the forecast period. One of the main factors propelling the region’s market expansion is China’s soaring EV sales. As per the International Energy Agency, China accounted for the largest global sales of electric vehicles in 2023, with 8.4 million units sold.
While the EV battery market is growing, the cost of EV batteries has dropped significantly in recent years, as per S&P Global, mostly due to declining prices for essential components like nickel, cobalt, and lithium. However, over the coming years, prices are anticipated to stabilize. For instance, the price of lithium carbonate dropped from around $70,000 per metric ton to less than $15,000 in 2024, while the price of cobalt dipped from $70,000 per metric ton in 2022 to about $30,000. While the global average price is predicted to increase somewhat in the second part of the decade, S&P Global Mobility forecasts that nickel cobalt manganese (NCM811) cell prices in Europe will decline by more than 7% between 2024 and 2030. This is caused by a strained raw material supply chain and unsustainable low profit margins for certain suppliers. NCM811 cells are currently cheaper in Greater China due to increased local production, while they are more expensive in Europe.
In contrast, the average cost of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells in 2024 will be about $60/kWh, which is 20% less than that of NCM cells. Although LFP production is currently dominated by Greater China, Europe is growing its capacity. However, higher production costs in non-Chinese countries will probably result in a medium-term increase in LFP pricing. While NCM811 packs continue to average $103/kWh in the region, LFP packs in Greater China have achieved the goal of cost parity with internal combustion engine vehicles at $100/kWh. The cost of battery metal may increase, but economies of scale and efficiency improvements should keep costs largely constant.
Analysts anticipate lithium prices to stabilize in 2025 as mine closures and robust EV sales in China lessen the global lithium supply glut. China’s state-owned commodity data source Antaike estimates the glut will decrease by half to 80,000 tons of lithium carbonate, while Cameron Hughes of CRU Group stated that 2024 curtailments and possible additional reductions will substantially relieve the surplus. Over 5 million cars have already benefited from China’s improved EV subsidies, which have driven up demand and helped fuel a late-2024 lithium rally. A buyer of cathode materials attested that the price rise was caused by subsidies, and analysts predict that policy assistance will keep prices rising in 2025, strengthening a bullish outlook.
David Merriman, research director at metals research company Project Blue, stated:
“Any improvement in prices is likely to be felt towards the end of 2025 as inventories are used up and buyers return to the spot market.”
12 Most Promising EV Battery Stocks According to Wall Street Analysts
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For this list, we compiled an initial list of 20 EV Battery stocks. Then we selected the 12 stocks that had the highest upside potential as of April 29, 2025. We have only included stocks in our list with an upside potential of 20% or higher. The stocks are ranked in ascending order of the upside potential.
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Analysts’ Upside Potential as of April 22: 20.10%
Leading Chinese EV maker NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) is causing a stir in the EV market with its innovative battery technologies and distinctive energy storage techniques. The premium segment is its target market. The suggested retail pricing for its current model portfolio, which has a driving range of 465-710 km, ranges from CNY 207,000 to CNY 598,000. In 2024, it also introduced a new mass-market brand to capitalize on strong demand while maintaining the firm’s premium reputation. Its analysts’ upside potential as of April 22 is 20.10%, making it one of the Most Promising Stocks.
Vehicle deliveries increased by 45% in the fourth quarter as a result of NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO)’s retail promotions, although vehicle prices decreased by 22%. Revenue grew by 15% annually, and the vehicle margin climbed by 117 basis points to 13.1%, which was consistent with the company’s low-teens forecast. China’s strong client demand is helping the business. The firm also posted impressive growth in the first quarter of 2025 with 42,094 vehicle deliveries, 40.1% greater than the same period in 2024, after the release of 221,970 vehicle deliveries in 2024, a 38.7% improvement over 2023. The overall revenue from vehicles increased as anticipated.
The company produced more than 25,000 power chargers and deployed 3,245 power exchange stations globally in 2024. A record 137,000 battery changes were made in a single day over the New Year’s holiday.
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