International new energy battery price trend

How much does a battery cost in 2022?

In 2022, the estimated average battery price stood at about USD 150 per kWh, with the cost of pack manufacturing accounting for about 20% of total battery cost, compared to more than 30% a decade earlier. Pack production costs have continued to decrease over time, down 5% in 2022 compared to the previous year.

Which country exports the most EV batteries?

China still leads as the largest EV battery exporter, with around 12% of its EV batteries exported. “In Europe, the largest battery producers are Poland, which accounted for about 60% of all EV batteries produced in the region in 2023, and Hungary (almost 30%).”

How much does a battery cost in China?

On a regional basis, average battery pack prices were lowest in China, at $94/kWh. Packs in the US and Europe were 31% and 48% higher, reflecting the relative immaturity of these markets, as well as higher production costs and lower volumes.

What percentage of EV batteries are in demand in 2022?

In 2022, about 60% of lithium, 30% of cobalt and 10% of nickel demand was for EV batteries. Just five years earlier, in 2017, these shares were around 15%, 10% and 2%, respectively.

How much does a battery cost in 2024?

Global manufacturing capacity for battery cells now totals 3.1 TWh, which is more than 2.5 times the annual demand for lithium-ion batteries in 2024, BNEF says. Regionally, China had the lowest average battery pack prices at USD 94 per kWh, while costs in the US and Europe were 31% and 48% higher, respectively.

How much does a battery electric vehicle cost in 2023?

For battery electric vehicle (BEV) packs, prices were $128/kWh on a volume-weighted average basis in 2023. At the cell level, average prices for BEVs were just $89/kWh. This indicates that on average, cells account for 78% of the total pack price. Over the last four years, the cell-to-pack cost ratio has risen from the traditional 70:30 split.