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Are battery prices falling again in 2022?
BloombergNEF’s annual battery price survey finds a 14% drop from 2022 to 2023 New York, November 27, 2023 – Following unprecedented price increases in 2022, battery prices are falling again this year. The price of lithium-ion battery packs has dropped 14% to a record low of $139/kWh, according to analysis by research provider BloombergNEF (BNEF).
Could a battery price war make electric cars cheaper?
A battery price war is kicking off that could soon make electric cars cheaper. Here’s how The main cost of an electric vehicle (EV) is its battery. The high cost of energy-dense batteries has meant EVs have long been more expensive than their fossil fuel equivalents. But this could change faster than we thought.
How much does a battery cost per kWh?
At $80 per kWh, says Goldman, battery-electric vehicles would achieve ownership cost parity with gasoline vehicles in the U.S., even before financial incentives are factored in. Why are battery prices dropping so much? Goldman says that technology advances have allowed EV battery manufacturers to increase energy density faster than expected.
Will battery pack prices drop again next year?
Given this, BNEF expects average battery pack prices to drop again next year, reaching $133/kWh (in real 2023 dollars). Technological innovation and manufacturing improvement should drive further declines in battery pack prices in the coming years, to $113/kWh in 2025 and $80/kWh in 2030.
How much do battery electric vehicles cost?
The figures represent an average across multiple battery end-uses, including different types of electric vehicles, buses and stationary storage projects. Prices for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) came in at $97/kWh, crossing below the $100/kWh threshold for the first time.
How have eV and battery prices changed in 2022?
As a result, many EV and battery makers revisited their production targets, which in turn impacted battery prices. Lithium prices reached a high point at the end of 2022, but fears that prices would remain high have largely subsided since then and prices are now falling again.