Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Housing Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Battery Housing Vehicle Type, Cell Format, Battery Chemistry, Materials, and Country Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2022-2031

Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Housing Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Battery Housing Vehicle Type, Cell Format, Battery Chemistry, Materials, and Country Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2022-2031

Global Electric Vehicle Battery Housing Market: Industry Overview

The global electric vehicle battery housing market is projected to reach $11,749.9 million by 2031 from $3,678.2 million in 2021, growing at a CAGR of 12.43% during the forecast period 2022-2031. The growth in the global electric vehicle battery housing market is expected to be driven by rising demand for electric vehicles and evolution of lithium-ion batteries. Also, the rising focus on vehicle weight reduction by using lightweight materials is helping the electric vehicle battery housing market grow considerably.

Market Lifecycle Stage

Battery protection and monitoring are a necessity with Li-ion battery packs to protect it from overvoltage and load impact during crash/accidents. To avoid damages by side-impact and pole impact load cases, the EVs are equipped with battery housing systems. The battery enclosure of an EV is responsible for providing crash-safe battery protection against electric shock and fire dangers. The growth of the global electric vehicle battery housing market is majorly attributed to the growing inclination toward vehicle weight reduction by using lightweight materials.

Increasing EV range and battery capacity coupled with demand for robust vehicle design is benefitting the market growth. Additionally, electric vehicle battery housing players have tended toward new product launches to expand their innovative capabilities.

Furthermore, favorable government policies supporting the adoption of electric vehicles across the globe, advancements in housing material, and increase in competition in the electric vehicle are projected to offer new avenues for the electric vehicle battery housing market. There are some challenges in the market, such as solid-state batteries and challenges associated with lack of standardization of electric vehicle battery. The ongoing vital developments in the market are expected to overcome them in the forecast period.

Impact of Electric Vehicle Battery Housing Market

• With the rapidly evolving electric vehicle market, the battery housing used in electric vehicles are responsible for providing crash-safe battery protection against electric shock and fire dangers.
• The development of innovative materials and material compositions for battery housing has greatly enhanced the design and structure of EV battery packs. Major battery housing producers such as Novelis Inc., Magna International, Nemak etc. are working on the development of new products that meet the current and future battery housing requirements of electric vehicle battery producers.
• EV manufacturers are developing battery housing systems that can provide high yield strength, high fatigue strength, sealing, heat management, anti-vibration, and corrosion protection to their battery packs.

Impact of COVID-19

The impact of COVID-19 on the electric vehicle Battery housing industry has been moderately affected as compared to the impact on the general automotive industry. Furthermore, due to variables like the increasing demand and annual sales of electric cars, there is a considerable increase in the need for electric vehicle battery and components.

Additionally, Companies working on steel and aluminum battery enclosures faced a surge in metal prices due to a sudden disruption in the supply chain. COVID-19 has had an aggressive impact on battery manufacturers, as it consumes lithium, nickel, and cobalt in precursor production. As a result, the prices for raw materials in the manufacture of batteries and housing have risen exponentially.

Market Segmentation:

Segmentation 1: by Cell Format

• Pouch Cell
• Cylindrical Cell
• Prismatic Cell

Cylindrical cell-based electric vehicle battery housing has dominated the market with a 63.2% value share in 2021. The adoption of this cell format by various two and three-wheeler OEMs have supported the growth of this category. The category is expected to remain the largest category during the forecast period owing to added benefits it provides over other cell formats and higher adoption in two and three wheelers.

Segmentation 2: by Vehicle Type

• Two-Wheeler
• Three-Wheeler
• Passenger Vehicles
• Commercial Vehicles
• Off-Road Vehicles

Based on vehicle type, passenger vehicles accounted for the largest share of 34.1% in the global electric vehicle battery housing market in 2021. Factors such as growing demand for zero efficient vehicles, government initiatives, and improved charging infrastructure are responsible for the growth of passenger vehicles and thus leading to the growth of the battery enclosure market for the same.

Segmentation 3: by Material

• Steel
• Aluminium
• Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic
• Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic

Based on material, aluminum accounted for the largest share of 67.0% in the global electric vehicle battery housing market in 2021, and CFRP is expected to witness growth at a CAGR of 14.40% between 2022 and 2031. Aluminum seems to have the upper hand over other materials, mostly because of its light weight, favorable technical characteristics, and competitive cost. Furthermore, there has been a substantial trend of major OEMs like as Nissan, VW, and Tesla promoting the move from steel to aluminum for battery enclosures. Thus, massive support from supply-side players is benefiting the aluminum-based Electric vehicle battery housing systems.

Segmentation 4: by Battery Chemistry

• Lithium-Ion
• Lead Acid
• Others

Based on battery chemistry, lithium ion accounted for the largest share of 59.7% in the global electric vehicle battery housing market in 2021 and is expected to witness growth at a CAGR of 13.10% between 2022 and 2031. Lithium-ion seems to have the upper hand over other materials, mostly because of their high energy per unit mass relative to other electrical energy storage systems. They also have a high power-to-weight ratio, high energy efficiency, good high-temperature performance, and low self-discharge. Most of today's all-electric vehicles and PHEVs use lithium-ion batteries, though the exact chemistry often varies from that of consumer electronics batteries.

Segmentation 5: by Region

• North America - U.S., Canada, and Mexico
• Europe - Germany, France, and Rest-of-Europe
• U.K.
• China
• Asia-Pacific and Japan - Japan, South Korea, and Rest-of-Asia-Pacific and Japan
• Rest-of-the-World

The China region holds a significant market share among different regions such as North America and Europe. However, Asia-Pacific and Japan is expected to be the fastest-growing region, growing at a CAGR of over 13.76% during the forecast period. Government regulations across key countries in the region, technological advancements, extensive investments for dedicated R&D facilities, and the presence of major EV manufacturing companies are some of the major drivers that are propelling the growth of the market in the region.

Recent Developments in Global Electric Vehicle Battery Housing Market

• In March 2022, in order to accommodate new business from Ford Motor Company for the provision of novel battery enclosures, Magna stated that it is extending its operations into Chatham as an expansion of its present facilities in St. Thomas.
• In June 2022, Renault Group, a prominent participant in the automotive industry, and Minth Group announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture in France to manufacture battery casings. In 2023, the joint venture will open two additional manufacturing lines in Ruitz, with a capacity of 300,000 battery casings per year by 2025, for electric vehicles such as the upcoming R5.
• In February 2022, Nemak, S.A.B. de C.V. said that it has been granted a contract worth US$350 million per year to manufacture battery housings for worldwide clients' fully electric automobiles. Nemak intends to invest roughly $200 million in three new manufacturing locations across Europe and North America to support joining and assembly requirements for these products.
• In February 2021, CSP, along with its parent company Teijin introduced a patent-pending clip system that replaces the need for bolts in the process of joining the top and bottom of an electric vehicle battery case. This clip system improves the seal, reduces assembly costs, and makes the batteries easier to service when needed. The clips will be manufactured at CSP Stamping in Manchester, Michigan.
• In December 2020, CSP and its parent company Teijin introduced a new innovative honeycomb class A panel technology and an advanced, multi-material EV battery enclosure for electric vehicles.
• In April 2020, the company collaborated with BMW Group to manufacture battery enclosures made of fiber-reinforced plastics for the BMW i3 and BMW 7 series.

Demand – Drivers and LimitationsFollowing are the demand drivers for the global electric vehicle battery housing market:

• Increasing Demand for EVs Globally
• Rising Concern Toward the Environment
• Increasing Government Support
• Growing Need for Green Construction Machinery
• Growing EV Battery Production and Robust Design Requirements
• Continuously Declining Price of Li-Ion Battery

Following are the challenges for the global electric vehicle battery housing market:

• Solid-State Batteries
• Lack of Standardization
• Development of Electric Roads
• Underdeveloped Value Chain for Raw Materials in Developing Countries

How can this report add value to end users?

Product/Innovation Strategy: The product segment helps the readers understand the different types used in electric vehicle battery housing. Also, the study provides the readers with a detailed understanding of the global electric vehicle battery housing market by application and product.

Growth/Marketing Strategy: To improve the capabilities of their product offerings, players in the global electric vehicle Battery housing market are developing unique products. The readers will be able to comprehend the revenue-generating tactics used by players in the global electric vehicle Battery housing market by looking at the growth/marketing strategies. Other market participants' tactics, such as go-to-market plans, will also assist readers in making strategic judgments.

Competitive Strategy: Players analyzed and profiled in the study include global electric vehicle battery housing manufacturer and suppliers who capture the maximum share in the electric vehicle Battery housing market. Moreover, a detailed competitive benchmarking of the players operating in the global electric vehicle battery housing market has been done to help the readers understand how players compete against each other, presenting a clear market landscape. Additionally, comprehensive competitive strategies such as partnerships, agreements and collaborations, and mergers and acquisitions are expected to aid the readers in understanding the untapped revenue pockets in the market.

Key Market Players and Competition Synopsis

The companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analyzing company coverage, product portfolio, and market penetration.

Some prominent names established in this market are:

• SGL Carbon
• Novelis Inc.
• Nemak, S.A.B. de C.V.
• Constellium SE
• Gestamp Automocion, S.A.
• UACJ Corporation
• GF Linamar LLC
• Hanwha Solutions Advanced Materials
• Minth Group
• Continental Structural Plastics (CSP)
• ThyssenKrupp AG
• TRB Lightweight
• Hitachi Metals, Ltd.
• Norsk Hydro ASA
• Magna International Inc.

Companies that are not a part of the previously mentioned pool have been well represented across different sections of the report (wherever applicable).

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