Global EV Outlook 2023 (INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AGENCY)
Electric car markets are seeing exponential growth as sales exceeded 10 million in 2022
Electric car sales are expected to continue strongly through 2023
There are promising signs for emerging electric vehicle (EV) markets, albeit from a small base
Market trends and policy efforts in major car markets are supporting a bright outlook for EV sales
Projected demand for electric cars in major car markets will have profound implications on energy markets and climate goals in the current policy environment
The European Union and the United States have passed legislation to match their electrification ambitions
Battery manufacturing continues to expand, encouraged by the outlook for EVs
Global spending on electric cars exceeded USD 425 billion in 2022, up 50% relative to 2021
SUVs and large cars dominate available electric car options in 2022
The electric car market is increasingly competitive
Consumers can choose from an increasing number of options for electric cars
Electrification of road transport goes beyond cars
The commercial vehicle stock is also seeing increasing electrification
Ambition with respect to electrifying heavy-duty vehicles is growing
The increase in demand for electric vehicles is driving demand for batteries and related critical minerals
New alternatives to conventional lithium-ion are on the rise
The EV supply chain is expanding, but manufacturing remains highly concentrated in certain regions, with China being the main player in battery and EV component trade
EV supply chains are increasingly at the forefront of EV-related policymaking to build resilience through diversification