Market Trends of Electric Vehicle High-Voltage DC-DC Converter Industry
Increased Electric Vehicle Adoption Globally Will Fuel the Demand For Battery Electric Vehicles
- Increased sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), as well as lower costs of powertrain components due to advancements in materials and improved packaging arrangement, are also driving the market studied. Furthermore, the high cost of batteries has necessitated the improvement of converters and other power electronics, as well as the performance of vehicles.
- Governments all over the world have also launched various schemes and policies to encourage buyers to opt for electric vehicles over conventional vehicles. One such initiative that encourages the purchase of electric vehicles is the California zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) program, which aims to have 1.5 million electric vehicles on the road by 2025. Other countries offering various incentives include India, China, the United Kingdom, South Korea, France, Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands.
- The sales of electric vehicles were growing significantly post the outbreak of COVID-19. Governments across the world have imposed lockdowns, which resulted in an economic slowdown and negatively impacted the sales of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure systems. According to the Society of Electric Vehicle Manufacturers (SMEV), registration of electric vehicles in India declined by 20% in FY21 as compared to FY20. The supply of other components, such as lithium-ion battery packs and inverters, got impacted. A power inverter is an integral part of electric vehicles. It converts energy from batteries to a traction motor, which propels the vehicle.
- Consumer acceptance has been a major challenge for electric vehicle manufacturers. Despite the advantages that electric vehicles offer, there has been reluctance from consumers, owing to factors such as lack of charging infrastructure and the high cost of EVs (EVs' costs are almost the same as that of entry-level luxury cars). Countries, such as India, had announced their plan to improve the charging infrastructure and set up over 50,000 charging stations across the country but had to put their plans on hold back because of COVID-19.
- With an increase in demand, businesses like Rivian, Ford, Volvo, GM, and Tesla are anticipated to expand their selection of electric pickup trucks in the next years. For instance, in August 2022, Hyundai Motor Company stated that its XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty trucks would be exported to Germany, Europe's largest commercial vehicle market. Seven German logistics, manufacturing, and retail organizations will use 27 XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks in their fleets, owing to support for environmentally friendly commercial vehicles from Germany's Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport.
- In June 2022, Ford officially announced a brand-new electric commercial vehicle that will be manufactured in its Ohio facility for Ford Pro customers and will make its debut in the middle of the decade. At its facilities in Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri, it has also disclosed plans to invest USD 3.7 billion and create more than 6,200 additional union manufacturing jobs.
- Governments around the world have also initiated various schemes and policies which encourage a buyer to choose electric vehicles over conventional vehicles. California ZEV program, which aims at having 1.5 million electric vehicles on the road by 2025, is one such initiative that promotes the purchase of electric vehicles.
- Therefore, with a steady rise in EV adoption, demand for DC-DC power converters shall simultaneously witness growth during the longer-term forecast period.
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Asia-Pacific Dominating the Market
- Asia-Pacific holds the majority share in the global electric vehicle market. With countries like China leading the electric vehicle sales, the market is expected to grow significantly in the forecast period.
- China and Japan are inclined toward innovation, technology, and the development of advanced electric vehicles. Moreover, countries such as Indonesia are engaged in large electric mobility projects.
- China is a key player in the global electric vehicle industry. Moreover, the government of China is encouraging people to adopt electric vehicles. The country is planning to completely switch to electric mobility by 2040. The Chinese electric passenger car market is also one of the largest worldwide, and it has been growing rapidly over the last few years and is expected to grow higher in the forecast period, which is also going to have a positive impact on the demand for electric vehicle high voltage DC-DC Converter Market. Several key players in the market are partnering with other players to develop power electronics components.
- The Indian electric vehicle market is in its growing stage. Automobile manufacturers in India, such as TATA, Mahindra, MG, etc., are taking initiatives to provide affordable electric driving options. Moreover, the government is also supporting electric mobility to reduce the exhaust emissions of greenhouse gases in the country.
- Additionally, automobile manufacturers in India are also taking initiatives and investing in R&D practices to provide affordable electric cars in India; for instance, in February 2021, Hyundai announced spending USD 0.12 Billion on the development of new affordable EVs. The vehicles would be manufactured locally, and the company is in talks with local vendors to source the components. Hyundai may also seek a strategic partnership with its sister brand, Kia, as it also has plans to add EVs to its portfolio in India. The company is also working on a mass-market, more affordable electric car for India that is expected to debut by 2024.
- Due to the aforementioned factors, the demand for DC-DC converters in vehicles is likely to witness an increase. This is expected to propel the growth of the studied market over the forecast period.
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