Powertrain 2020 - The Li-Ion Battery Value Chain

2011

The LiIon-battery value chain will change dramatically, automotive companies need to reflect these dynamics in products, partnering strategies and processes.

We expect that by 2020 xEVs sales volume can capture up to 8% ..10% of global sales, provided battery costs come down. In the current value chain, cell manufacturing and processing of active materials represent the major parts of current costs.

Our study forecasts battery cost and value chain development for the next years: With battery costs decreasing down to 250 USD/kWh in 2020, the value chain is expected to consolidate and to develop a clearer tiered structure.