For the EV industry to replicate the success of the Indian auto market sector, a value pool must be developed, and the market is mature for indigenous production with the help of support policies developed by national, state, and local government entities, a report by EY noted.
The report on the future of mobility titled 'Unlocking the Electric Mobility Value Pools Along The eMobility Value Chain' launched at the “EV Industry @ 2030: Future Roadmap” conference conducted by The Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV), highlighted that the EV value pool comprised of nine different individual ecosystems, all interlinked and performing towards a sustainable future of EVs in India.
The report noted that supportive policy, falling battery prices, a robust charging infrastructure, and supply chain localisation will fuel the EV demand in India.
It added that there is an opportunity to set up new business models where new players and the traditional automotive ecosystem come together in an organised manner to provide products and services to consumers.
The report noted that there are also opportunities for growth and setting up new business models for both traditional automotive players and new entrants in the market.
The large gap in manufacturing capability and forecasted demand for components for EVs can provide substantial growth in the coming decade.
Besides, there are significant opportunities in the new revenue streams, such as in the battery manufacturing and recycling ecosystems, capabilities that do not currently exist in the country.
The report comprehensively analyses the EV ecosystem, from the manufacturing of battery packs to the end-of-life processes for discarded batteries.
Vinay Raghunath, Partner and Automotive sector Leader, EY India, said, “We hope that this thought leadership will serve as a reference point for stakeholders aiming at accelerating electric mobility. It would undoubtedly help new entrants make a start by understanding the fundamentals of electric mobility, evaluating multiple value pool opportunities that the value chain offers and finding detailed insights on policies and technologies.”
Som Kapoor, Partner, Future of Mobility & Autos Retail Leader, EY India, said that EV batteries are costly, but their value chain — use, reuse, recycle — offers revenue potential.
Developing a used battery market presents a major opportunity for industry participants to create new assets, access valuable new revenue streams, secure supplies of raw materials, and drive EV use, he added.
It is a critical aspect of the future viability of EVs and will be a major competitive differentiator for those that drive the market as opposed to those that sit on the sideline.
While there are many development opportunities in the future, a robust manufacturing supply chain based in India can provide strategic value in terms of reduction in emissions and savings on imported raw materials and oil.
Localisation will also offset the loss of manufacturing jobs from reduced manufacturing of traditional internal combustion engines (ICE) vehicles. Supportive policy, falling battery prices, a robust charging infrastructure, and supply chain localisation are among the key factors that will instigate EV growth in India.