The automotive lithium-ion battery cell market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $125.75 billion in 2025 to $156.71 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early adoption in first-generation bev models, reliance on conventional lithium chemistries, growth in portable electronics battery use, expansion of early phev platforms, development of basic battery pack architectures.
The automotive lithium-ion battery cell market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $371.15 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for high-capacity ev batteries, development of solid-state battery technologies, expansion of fast-charging infrastructure, increasing adoption of cobalt-reduced chemistries, growth in large-scale battery manufacturing facilities. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of high-energy ev battery cell platforms, development of sustainable low-cobalt battery chemistries, integration of smart battery management and monitoring systems, advancement of AI-enabled cell optimization technologies, adoption of intelligent manufacturing for battery cells.
The increasing electrification of vehicles worldwide is anticipated to drive the growth of the automotive lithium-ion battery cell market in the future. Vehicle electrification refers to the use of electricity to power a vehicle, replacing traditional energy sources with electric components. Lithium-ion batteries are widely utilized in vehicle electrification due to their high energy density and capacity to deliver substantial power output. They can store significant amounts of energy in a compact and lightweight design and have a lower self-discharge rate compared to other battery types, making them ideal for this application. For instance, in 2023, the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles (OICA), a France-based international association of automobile manufacturers, reported notable growth in the global automotive industry, with total vehicle production reaching 93,546,599 units, a significant increase from the 85,016,728 units produced in 2022. Thus, the rising electrification of vehicles around the world is expected to fuel the growth of the automotive lithium-ion battery cell market.
Technological advancements are emerging as a key trend in the automotive lithium-ion battery cell market. Major companies in this market are focusing on developing innovative solutions to strengthen their competitive position. For instance, in May 2025, General Motors and LG Energy Solution, leading automotive and battery manufacturers, announced plans to commercialize their pioneering LMR (Lithium Manganese Rich) battery cell technology. These high-capacity, high-voltage cells are set to be deployed in the next generation of GM's Ultium Platform, powering its upcoming full-size SUVs and marking a significant breakthrough in battery technology.
In February 2024, Volvo Group completed the acquisition of the battery business from Proterra Inc. and Proterra Operating Company for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens, diversifies, and enhances Volvo Group's electrification portfolio by adding battery assembly and development capabilities. Proterra Inc. is a U.S.-based company specializing in automotive lithium-ion battery cells.
Major companies operating in the automotive lithium-ion battery cell market are Samsung SDI Co. Ltd., Toshiba Corporation, Contemporary Ampere Technology Co. Ltd., LG Chem Ltd., GS Yuasa International Ltd., Johnson Controls International Plc, Panasonic Corporation, BYD Company Ltd., Automotive Energy Supply Corp., A123 Systems LLC, Exicom Power Solutions, Tesla Inc., Hitachi Ltd., NEC Corporation, Envision AESC Limited, Amperex Technology Limited, Blue Energy Limited, CBAK Energy Technology Inc., Tianjin Lishen Battery Joint-Stock CO. Ltd., Lithion Battery Inc., SK innovation Co. Ltd., OptimumNano Energy Co. Ltd., VARTA AG, Sony Corporation, Gotion High-Tech Co. Ltd.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs have influenced the automobile lithium-ion battery cell market by increasing the cost of imported cathode materials, anode materials, separators, and electronic components sourced from global suppliers. BEV and PHEV manufacturers in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America are significantly impacted due to heavy dependence on international raw material supply chains. However, tariffs are accelerating regional battery production, local material processing, and investments in alternative chemistries, strengthening long-term energy security and supply chain stability for the EV battery ecosystem.
The automotive lithium-ion battery cell market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides automotive lithium-ion battery cell market statistics, including automotive lithium-ion battery cell industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with automotive lithium-ion battery cell market share, detailed automotive lithium-ion battery cell market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the automotive lithium-ion battery cell industry. This automotive lithium-ion battery cell market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
An automotive lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cell is a specialized form of battery technology reliant on lithium ions within its electrochemical structure. Multiple individual cells are combined to form a lithium-ion battery, ensuring the appropriate voltage, power, and energy, which are then organized into various modules and assembled into the complete battery pack used in vehicles.
The primary types of automotive lithium-ion battery cells include lithium iron phosphate (LFP), lithium cobalt oxide (LCO), lithium manganese oxide (LMO), and lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC). Among these, a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery stands out for its ability to undergo rapid charging and discharging compared to other battery types. These battery cells come in various forms such as cylindrical, prismatic, and pouch cells, and are extensively used in battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and fuel-cell electric vehicles.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive lithium-ion battery cell market in 2025. The regions covered in the automotive lithium-ion battery cell market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive lithium-ion battery cell market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The automotive lithium-ion battery cell market consists of nickel-metal hydride batteries and lead-acid batteries. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The automotive lithium-ion battery cell market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $371.15 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for high-capacity ev batteries, development of solid-state battery technologies, expansion of fast-charging infrastructure, increasing adoption of cobalt-reduced chemistries, growth in large-scale battery manufacturing facilities. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of high-energy ev battery cell platforms, development of sustainable low-cobalt battery chemistries, integration of smart battery management and monitoring systems, advancement of AI-enabled cell optimization technologies, adoption of intelligent manufacturing for battery cells.
The increasing electrification of vehicles worldwide is anticipated to drive the growth of the automotive lithium-ion battery cell market in the future. Vehicle electrification refers to the use of electricity to power a vehicle, replacing traditional energy sources with electric components. Lithium-ion batteries are widely utilized in vehicle electrification due to their high energy density and capacity to deliver substantial power output. They can store significant amounts of energy in a compact and lightweight design and have a lower self-discharge rate compared to other battery types, making them ideal for this application. For instance, in 2023, the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles (OICA), a France-based international association of automobile manufacturers, reported notable growth in the global automotive industry, with total vehicle production reaching 93,546,599 units, a significant increase from the 85,016,728 units produced in 2022. Thus, the rising electrification of vehicles around the world is expected to fuel the growth of the automotive lithium-ion battery cell market.
Technological advancements are emerging as a key trend in the automotive lithium-ion battery cell market. Major companies in this market are focusing on developing innovative solutions to strengthen their competitive position. For instance, in May 2025, General Motors and LG Energy Solution, leading automotive and battery manufacturers, announced plans to commercialize their pioneering LMR (Lithium Manganese Rich) battery cell technology. These high-capacity, high-voltage cells are set to be deployed in the next generation of GM's Ultium Platform, powering its upcoming full-size SUVs and marking a significant breakthrough in battery technology.
In February 2024, Volvo Group completed the acquisition of the battery business from Proterra Inc. and Proterra Operating Company for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens, diversifies, and enhances Volvo Group's electrification portfolio by adding battery assembly and development capabilities. Proterra Inc. is a U.S.-based company specializing in automotive lithium-ion battery cells.
Major companies operating in the automotive lithium-ion battery cell market are Samsung SDI Co. Ltd., Toshiba Corporation, Contemporary Ampere Technology Co. Ltd., LG Chem Ltd., GS Yuasa International Ltd., Johnson Controls International Plc, Panasonic Corporation, BYD Company Ltd., Automotive Energy Supply Corp., A123 Systems LLC, Exicom Power Solutions, Tesla Inc., Hitachi Ltd., NEC Corporation, Envision AESC Limited, Amperex Technology Limited, Blue Energy Limited, CBAK Energy Technology Inc., Tianjin Lishen Battery Joint-Stock CO. Ltd., Lithion Battery Inc., SK innovation Co. Ltd., OptimumNano Energy Co. Ltd., VARTA AG, Sony Corporation, Gotion High-Tech Co. Ltd.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs have influenced the automobile lithium-ion battery cell market by increasing the cost of imported cathode materials, anode materials, separators, and electronic components sourced from global suppliers. BEV and PHEV manufacturers in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America are significantly impacted due to heavy dependence on international raw material supply chains. However, tariffs are accelerating regional battery production, local material processing, and investments in alternative chemistries, strengthening long-term energy security and supply chain stability for the EV battery ecosystem.
The automotive lithium-ion battery cell market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides automotive lithium-ion battery cell market statistics, including automotive lithium-ion battery cell industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with automotive lithium-ion battery cell market share, detailed automotive lithium-ion battery cell market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the automotive lithium-ion battery cell industry. This automotive lithium-ion battery cell market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
An automotive lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cell is a specialized form of battery technology reliant on lithium ions within its electrochemical structure. Multiple individual cells are combined to form a lithium-ion battery, ensuring the appropriate voltage, power, and energy, which are then organized into various modules and assembled into the complete battery pack used in vehicles.
The primary types of automotive lithium-ion battery cells include lithium iron phosphate (LFP), lithium cobalt oxide (LCO), lithium manganese oxide (LMO), and lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC). Among these, a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery stands out for its ability to undergo rapid charging and discharging compared to other battery types. These battery cells come in various forms such as cylindrical, prismatic, and pouch cells, and are extensively used in battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and fuel-cell electric vehicles.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive lithium-ion battery cell market in 2025. The regions covered in the automotive lithium-ion battery cell market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive lithium-ion battery cell market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The automotive lithium-ion battery cell market consists of nickel-metal hydride batteries and lead-acid batteries. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
This product will be delivered within 1-3 business days.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market Characteristics
3. Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market Supply Chain Analysis
4. Global Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market Trends and Strategies
5. Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market Analysis of End Use Industries
7. Global Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons and Growth Rate Analysis
8. Global Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
9. Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market Segmentation
10. Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market Regional and Country Analysis
11. Asia-Pacific Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
12. China Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
13. India Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
14. Japan Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
15. Australia Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
16. Indonesia Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
17. South Korea Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
18. Taiwan Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
19. South East Asia Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
20. Western Europe Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
21. UK Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
22. Germany Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
23. France Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
24. Italy Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
25. Spain Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
26. Eastern Europe Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
27. Russia Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
28. North America Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
29. USA Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
30. Canada Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
31. South America Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
32. Brazil Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
33. Middle East Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
34. Africa Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market
36. Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
37. Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
40. Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
41. Appendix
Executive Summary
Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell Market Global Report 2026 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses automotive lithium-ion battery cell market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for automotive lithium-ion battery cell? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The automotive lithium-ion battery cell market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
- The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
- The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
- The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
- The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
- The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
- Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP); Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LCO); Lithium Manganese Oxide (LMO); Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC)2) By Cell Type: Cylindrical; Prismatic; Pouch Cells
3) By Application: Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV); Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV); Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicle
Subsegments:
1) By Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP): Standard LFP Cells; High-Energy LFP Cells2) By Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LCO): Standard LCO Cells; High-performance LCO Cells
3) By Lithium Manganese Oxide (LMO): Standard LMO Cells; High-capacity LMO Cells
4) By Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC): NMC 111 (1:1:1 Ratio); NMC 532 (5:3:2 Ratio); NMC 622 (6:2:2 Ratio); NMC 811 (8:1:1 Ratio)
Companies Mentioned: Samsung SDI Co. Ltd.; Toshiba Corporation; Contemporary Ampere Technology Co. Ltd.; LG Chem Ltd.; GS Yuasa International Ltd.; Johnson Controls International Plc; Panasonic Corporation; BYD Company Ltd.; Automotive Energy Supply Corp.; A123 Systems LLC; Exicom Power Solutions; Tesla Inc.; Hitachi Ltd.; NEC Corporation; Envision AESC Limited; Amperex Technology Limited; Blue Energy Limited; CBAK Energy Technology Inc.; Tianjin Lishen Battery Joint-Stock CO. Ltd.; Lithion Battery Inc.; SK innovation Co. Ltd.; OptimumNano Energy Co. Ltd.; VARTA AG; Sony Corporation; Gotion High-Tech Co. Ltd.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: Word, PDF or Interactive Report + Excel Dashboard
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Companies Mentioned
The companies featured in this Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Cell market report include:- Samsung SDI Co. Ltd.
- Toshiba Corporation
- Contemporary Ampere Technology Co. Ltd.
- LG Chem Ltd.
- GS Yuasa International Ltd.
- Johnson Controls International Plc
- Panasonic Corporation
- BYD Company Ltd.
- Automotive Energy Supply Corp.
- A123 Systems LLC
- Exicom Power Solutions
- Tesla Inc.
- Hitachi Ltd.
- NEC Corporation
- Envision AESC Limited
- Amperex Technology Limited
- Blue Energy Limited
- CBAK Energy Technology Inc.
- Tianjin Lishen Battery Joint-Stock CO. Ltd.
- Lithion Battery Inc.
- SK innovation Co. Ltd.
- OptimumNano Energy Co. Ltd.
- VARTA AG
- Sony Corporation
- Gotion High-Tech Co. Ltd.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 250 |
| Published | January 2026 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 - 2030 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 156.71 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 371.15 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 24.1% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 26 |
