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Electric Vehicle Value Chain

The electric vehicle value chain spans mineral inputs, battery and propulsion technologies, vehicle integration, market access, energy services, and lifecycle recovery.

6 stages297 company placements10 sourcesUpdated Jul 19, 2026

01

Critical Materials and Inputs

02

Battery Materials and Cell Production

03

Battery Packs and Electric Drivetrains

04

Vehicle Integration and Production

05

Market Access and Energy Services

06

Ownership, Aftermarket, and Circularity

UPSTREAM INPUTSDOWNSTREAM DEMAND

01

Critical Materials and Inputs

01

Lithium and Nickel Feedstocks

02

Graphite and Anode Feedstocks

03

Rare Earths and Alloying Metals

04

Engineered Materials and Semiconductors

02

Battery Materials and Cell Production

01

Cathode Active Materials

02

Anode Active Materials

03

Electrolytes and Separators

04

Battery Cell Manufacturing

03

Battery Packs and Electric Drivetrains

01

Battery Pack Integration

02

Traction Motors

03

Power Electronics

04

Thermal Management Systems

04

Vehicle Integration and Production

01

Vehicle Platform Engineering

02

Body and Chassis Systems

03

Vehicle Software and Controls

04

Vehicle Assembly and Quality

05

Market Access and Energy Services

01

Vehicle Distribution and Retailing

02

Public and Depot Charging

03

Residential Charging

04

Charging Software and Grid Services

06

Ownership, Aftermarket, and Circularity

01

Maintenance and Repair

02

Battery Health and Diagnostics

03

Second-Life Battery Applications

04

Battery Recycling and Material Recovery

Sources

10 references