Batteries consume half of all resources in battery electric vehicle production, needing lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, and graphite. Demand for raw materials to make EVs will triple by 2050, with lithium-ion batteries possibly needing over half the total resources for auto industry by then.
The study by Ritsumeikan University projects EV batteries' future resource needs by 2050, revealing that current estimates overlook the necessity to replace batteries during the vehicle's lifetime.
Governments worldwide expect a surge in EV use, with the UK aiming for all new car sales to be EVs by 2035. Research warns that under current trends, material requirements for EVs will double from 2015 levels, potentially exceeding 2°C climate targets.
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