Vertical Integration Strategies by OEMs Driving Transformational Growth in the Battery Value Chain
Demand for electric vehicles driven by sustainability concerns is one of the fundamental factors driving transformation in the global EV battery value chain. To stay competitive in the EV space, OEMs emphasize control over the supply chain, such as diversifying their sourcing strategy to reduce dependence on a particular region or country, pursuing R&D innovation, and extending partnerships to commercialize new battery chemistries, localize production to cut costs, and intensify focus on circular economy and sustainability.
The study examines various phases of the EV battery supply chain, discusses key stakeholders (OEMs/suppliers), and outlines current activities and future strategies, providing an outlook for different battery chemistries.
This report covers the following:
Potential trends impacting the battery value chain
Battery installation by cathode chemistry, regions, and stakeholders (OEMs/suppliers)
Current status and the way forward for different battery value chain streams/phases
Factors influencing China's EV battery supply chain strategy
OEM and supplier procurement approach and initiatives
OEM strategies/efforts by battery value chain streams
Scope
Aspect
Description
Market Analysis
Evaluation of market trends and demands for Electric Vehicle Battery and the Sustainable EV Battery Manufacturing Market.
Technology Assessment
Review of current and emerging battery technologies in the EV Battery Supply Chain Market.
Competitive Landscape
Analysis of key players in the Electric Vehicle Battery sector, including those involved in the Battery Chemistry Outlook (EV).
Regulatory Overview
Examination of regulations impacting the Electric Vehicle Battery market.
Future Growth Opportunities
Identification of potential advancements in the Sustainable EV Battery Manufacturing Market and opportunities in the industry.
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Electric Vehicle Battery Value Chain
Innovative Business Models
WHY
OEMs are increasingly taking control of managing the lifecycle of EV batteries, including production, assembly, recycling, second-life applications, and monitoring and management activities.
Innovative business models enable OEMs to retain ownership of batteries and ensure optimal utilization in the growing electric vehicle battery market. This allows OEMs to reuse or recycle them after their useful life in vehicles.
FROST PERSPECTIVE
In the next 1 to 2 years, OEMs are expected to adopt various battery leasing models to manage high costs, promote EV adoption, and secure new revenue opportunities in the circular economy related to the EV Battery Supply Chain Market.
For example, battery-swapping models are evolving from charging solutions to enabling OEMs to have greater control over battery usage and facilitate repurposing in their afterlife, impacting the Battery Chemistry Outlook (EV).
Transformative Megatrends
WHY
The growth of EV production volume by OEMs highly depends on battery cell suppliers in the Sustainable EV Battery Manufacturing Market.
A high reliance on external battery suppliers not only affects OEMs by diminishing their control over the supply chain but also limits their access to technology innovation and increases the cost structure in the Electric Vehicle Battery sector.
FROST PERSPECTIVE
Vertical integration of the entire battery value chain will play a crucial role in capturing control from battery suppliers within 2 to 3 years, particularly in the context of the EV Battery Supply Chain Market.
In-house battery production limits stakeholder involvement in the supply chain, while localized manufacturing optimizes logistics. These factors are expected to significantly reduce battery production costs in the Sustainable EV Battery Manufacturing Market.
Disruptive Technologies
WHY
Disruptive battery technologies are anticipated to transform the EV battery value chain, offering improved performance and decentralization of the supply chain, significantly affecting the Electric Vehicle Battery market.
New technologies can also redefine existing processes and the ecosystem, resulting in enhanced sustainability in the EV Battery Supply Chain Market.
FROST PERSPECTIVE
The extensive commercialization of new and emerging battery technologies, such as lithium-sulfur solid-state batteries and sodium-ion batteries, will reshape the way the EV battery value chain currently operates in 5 to 6 years, particularly impacting the Battery Chemistry Outlook (EV).
This is projected to lead to changes in raw material sourcing, production, distribution, and the circular economy related to the Sustainable EV Battery Manufacturing Market.
Competitive Environment
Number of Competitors the Study Considers
11 OEMs and 8 Battery Suppliers in the Electric Vehicle Battery and Sustainable EV Battery Manufacturing Market.
Competitive Factors
Battery Installation Capacity in relation to the EV Battery Supply Chain Market.
Leading Competitors
OEMs - Tesla, BYD, Volkswagen
Battery Suppliers - Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd (CATL), LG Energy Solution within the context of the Electric Vehicle Battery market.
Market Share of the Top 5 OEMs/Battery Suppliers
OEMs - 49.5%
Battery Suppliers - 75.8% focusing on the Sustainable EV Battery Manufacturing Market.
Battery Suppliers - SK On, Panasonic, Samsung SDI, CALB, BYD, Sunwoda engaged in the Electric Vehicle Battery sector.
Growth Drivers
Growing EV adoption rates in the electric vehicle battery market
Demand for improved range/increased energy capacity in the Sustainable EV Battery Manufacturing Market Decarbonization of EV battery production
Developments in recycling technologies affecting the EV Battery Supply Chain Market Significant availability of untapped lithium reserves in battery production
Growth Restraints
Raw materials scarcity for new entrants in the Electric Vehicle Battery market
Undersupply of battery production equipment for Sustainable EV Battery Manufacturing Political climate and regulations impacting the EV Battery Supply Chain Market
Increased carbon footprint from EV battery production affecting sustainability goals
High energy and cost requirements for recycling batteries in the Sustainable EV Battery Manufacturing Market
Table of Contents
Research Scope
Scope
Segmentation
Growth Environment: Transformation in the Global Electric Vehicle Battery Value Chain
Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Electric Vehicle Battery Value Chain
Growth Environment: Ecosystem in the Electric Vehicle Battery Value Chain
Research Methodology
Questions This Study Will Answer
Competitive Environment
Key Competitors: Battery Installation by Capacity
Growth Generator in the EV Battery Value Chain
Growth Metrics: Global
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Potential Trends Impacting the Battery Value Chain
Key Findings: Current Status and Future Outlook
Forecast Considerations
Cost Comparison: Battery Materials and Manufacturing
Battery Installations: Global
Battery Installations Regional Share: Global
Battery Installations by Cathode Chemistry Share: Global
Battery Installations by Cathode Chemistry NMC: Global
Battery Installations by Cathode Chemistry LFP: Global
Battery Installations by Cathode Chemistry NCA: Global
Battery Installations by Cathode Chemistry Others: Global
Battery Installed Capacity of Key OEMs and Cell Suppliers: Global
Ecosystem: Electric Vehicle Battery Value Chain
EV Battery Supply Chain Flow Chart
EV Battery Supply Chain: Ecosystem and Key Stakeholders
Upstream: Mining and Sourcing Phase-Process Flow
Upstream: Mining and Sourcing Phase-Global Lithium Reserves/ Applications
Upstream: Mining and Sourcing Phase-Global Lithium Production/ Leading Miners
Upstream: Mining and Sourcing Phase-Current Status and Outlook
Midstream: Processing/Production and Assembly Phase-Process Flow
Midstream: Processing/Production and Assembly Phase-Battery Installation by Cathode Chemistry and Cell Supplier
Midstream: Processing/Production and Assembly Phase-Current Status and Outlook
Downstream: Battery Use Phase-Process Flow
Downstream: Battery Use Phase-Battery Installed Capacity
Downstream: Battery Use Phase-Current Status and Outlook
Downstream: Circular Economy Phase-Process Flow
Downstream: Circular Economy Phase-Remanufacturing/Second-life Process Flow
Downstream: Circular Economy Phase-Supply of Used Batteries/ Source of Salvageable Batteries
Downstream: Circular Economy Phase-Current Status and Outlook
Factors Influencing China's EV Battery Supply Chain Strategy
Mineral Access and Sourcing/Raw Material Processing