Unlocking Supply Chains for Localizing Electric Vehicle Battery Production in India

The report analyzes challenges in localizing EV battery production in India, emphasizing the need for backward integration into high-value cell components and equipment manufacturing. It recommends prioritizing the production of synthetic anodes, electrolytes, and LFP cathodes to reduce reliance on critical mineral imports and leverage India's chemical sector expertise. Additionally, it suggests investing in next-generation battery R&D, establishing circular economy frameworks for battery recycling, and creating cell fabrication and testing centers to ensure quality.

• To capture value in the battery supply chain, India must pursue backward integration focusing on equipment manufacturing and high-value cell components.
• India is well-positioned to add value to the global battery supply chain due to its technological prowess, chemical sector expertise, and existing free trade agreements with mineral-rich nations.
• The government should prioritize the localization of synthetic anodes, electrolytes, and cell casings and pouches because of existing domestic suppliers and low reliance on external intellectual property.
• Prioritizing lithium ferro phosphate (LFP) cathodes is recommended as they are more cost-effective, better suited for India's climate, and reduce the need to import nickel and cobalt.
• To improve export competitiveness and industry sustainability, India needs to implement clear environmental, social, and government (ESG) guidelines and develop a circular economy for battery recycling.

APA

Bollini,, S. G. M. (2024). Unlocking Supply Chains for Localizing Electric Vehicle Battery Production in India. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/electric-vehicle-battery-production-india

Chicago

Bollini,, Siddharth Goel,Tom Moerenhout,Rahul. Unlocking Supply Chains for Localizing Electric Vehicle Battery Production in India. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2024. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/electric-vehicle-battery-production-india.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{bollini2024unlocking, author = {Bollini,, Siddharth Goel,Tom Moerenhout,Rahul}, title = {{Unlocking Supply Chains for Localizing Electric Vehicle Battery Production in India}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2024}, month = nov, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/electric-vehicle-battery-production-india}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }