DRIV - What's Driving The Electric Vehicle Lithium And Battery Markets In 2019?
Originally published May 21, 2019
There has been substantial debate around electric vehicles (EVs), lithium, and batteries in 2019, generating both excitement and uncertainty among market participants. EV sales are growing rapidly as battery costs fall, automakers are introducing more electric models, and consumer preferences are evolving to favor cleaner vehicles. Yet, concerns remain as global auto sales broadly decline, China EV subsidies are reduced, and substantial amounts of new lithium supply begin to come online.
In this post, we analyze each of these factors to better understand the current and future state of EVs,