The electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid EV markets are experiencing significant growth in North America, Europe and China. The surge in demand has prompted notable advancements in battery technology to cater to the expanding market.
Manufacturers prioritize various battery characteristics such as affordability, energy density, charging speed, battery lifespan and safety. These factors play a crucial role in determining the consumer appetite for electric vehicles. Recent strides in battery technologies have significantly improved these characteristics, with the energy density of commercial batteries increasing from under 100 watt-hours per liter (Wh/L) in 2008 to more than 700 Wh/L in 2023 (Figure 1), and technologies surpassing 1,000 Wh/L in the final stages of development today.
Notably, lithium-based battery technologies, specifically lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt and lithium-iron-phosphate, currently command nearly 90% of the market share. New technologies like solid-state batteries are promising step changes in cost, size and energy density. Toyota claims to have achieved a breakthrough in solid-state battery technology and aims to commercially produce ~500-mile EVs by 2026.
These ongoing developments underscore the dynamic nature of EV battery technologies, continually enhancing accessibility and sustainability. Battery technology developers’ commitment to innovation places them on a trajectory toward more efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly EVs.
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