Electrification Research

Electrification Research

Research on EV penetration, battery technologies, charging infrastructure, policy developments and supply-chain restructuring across major automotive markets.

Key Metric

56.5%
2026 China EV penetration forecast

Product competitiveness and lower entry price points remain the key drivers of penetration gains.

Global Outlook

38.0%
2030 global EV penetration forecast

Regional differences are widening, but the global electrification direction is increasingly clear.

Battery Mix

67%
2026 global LFP installation share

Scale and cost advantages should continue to support LFP expansion in mass-market segments.

Platform Shift

31%
2030 share of 800V platform models

High-voltage platforms are likely to expand first in higher-end and performance-oriented segments.

Penetration Trend

EV penetration trends across key markets

Unit: %

Technology Mix

2026 powertrain mix

Battery Outlook

Global battery installation outlook

Unit: GWh

Regional Comparison

2026 comparison across major regions

Unit: % / million units

Research Scope

What we cover

Our work does not stop at penetration rates. We focus on the underlying drivers and on how electrification changes product strategy, supplier positioning and industrial structure.

Market penetration

BEV, PHEV and HEV mix by region, segment and price band.

Policy & regulation

Subsidies, emissions rules, tariffs, localisation requirements and compliance changes.

Battery & supply chain

Technology routes, cost curves, capacity expansion and supply-chain migration.

Charging ecosystem

Fast-charging networks, user convenience and infrastructure build-out pace.

Key Insights

Key observations

The growth driver is shifting

Over the next three years, EV growth is likely to depend less on policy stimulus and more on product competitiveness, scale efficiency and charging convenience.

LFP remains a core variable

LFP should retain a strong advantage in mainstream price bands, while higher-end products continue to support a more diversified technology mix.

Infrastructure sets the ceiling

In many emerging markets, charging coverage and grid readiness matter more than vehicle supply in determining how fast EV adoption can scale.

Regional View

Regional observations

China

The largest EV market, with the deepest supply chain and the fastest pace of product and business-model iteration.

Europe

Still policy-led, but increasingly shaped by subsidy changes, demand fluctuations and uneven market performance across countries.

United States

Local manufacturing incentives, IRA-related policy and product mix continue to shape EV adoption and capital allocation.

Southeast Asia

Still early-stage, but increasingly relevant as manufacturing investment, policy support and rising demand start to reinforce each other.

Deliverables

Deliverables

  • Quarterly EV market tracking reports
  • Battery value chain and supply-chain studies
  • Regional market-entry and competitive-positioning analysis
  • OEM electrification strategy comparisons
  • Charging ecosystem and business-model assessments
  • Custom datasets, management materials and project briefings

Use Cases

Typical use cases

  • Assessing EV transition pace in key markets
  • Screening battery and component investment opportunities
  • Understanding policy impact on sales and supply chains
  • Comparing medium-term competitiveness across technology routes
  • Supporting regional footprint and localisation decisions
  • Providing base material for strategic and investment discussions

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