EV Sales Headed for Long-Term Growth

ALTERNATIVE POWER REPORT

The short-term picture for EV growth is mixed, but long-term prospects look good. EV sales will continue to grow despite the mixed near-term outlook, according to BloombergNEF’s Long-Term Electric Vehicle Outlook (EVO) which indicates that rapidly falling battery prices, advancements in next-gen battery technology, and improving relative economics of EVs with ICE counterparts continue to underpin long-term EV growth globally.

Global passenger EV sales are expected to continue to grow, but at a slower pace in the next few years.

Source: Electrek: Read The Article

PSR Analysis: We have seen articles incorrectly claiming that the EV market is in decline, so it’s a welcome article that lays out clearly why the market is expected to slow but not decline while ICE engines peaked in 2017 and have started a long term decline. PSR

Guy Youngs is Forecast & Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research

Guy Youngs

As Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research, Guy Youngs is responsible for PSR’s industry forecast and overseeing the rate of technology adoption of alternative power sources into the future outlook and technology mix. His duties include regular engagement with PSR’s global analyst team to ensure that our data and forecasts recognize industry changes towards alternative power sources. Guy received a BA with honors in Public Administration and Management from the University of Kent at Canterbury. Prior to joining PSR, Guy spent 11 years as a Market Intelligence Specialist for Perkins Engines Company, part of Caterpillar’s operations in the UK.

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