The EV battery swapping market was valued at USD 1,212.4 million in 2023, and this number is expected to reach USD 7,477.5 million by 2030, advancing at a CAGR of 28.3% during 2024–2030. This can be credited to the decreased upfront prices for electrical vehicles and no wait time for charging.
Because of the increasing distribution of e-rickshaws, the growing sales of e-scooters and their adoption in numerous B2B facilities, such as the rising utilization of e-cars in ride-hailing services, the rising deployment of e-buses in public transportation and moto-taxi and scooter sharing, there are countless prospects for infrastructure developers in the Indian industry for EV battery swapping.
In 2023, the three-wheeler category generated the highest revenue, and its forecast CAGR is 28%. The battery swapping method advances the lifespan of the battery of e-three-wheelers. Mainly because such vehicles travel above 100 km on daily basis on average, demanding regular battery swapping.
The swapping batteries effect in less discharge than conventional charging approaches, which amplified the adoption of this technology among e-rickshaw battery operatives in the country.
In 2023, the subscription model category had the considerable revenue share in the market. E-buses commonly have decided routes and stoppage, because of this, drivers know how many miles they travel daily and choose the subscription model.
Additionally, automobiles users for sharing need fast charging during their working hours, which demands several battery changes. Thus, drivers will possibly opt for subscription model since they will not have to pay every time for changing a battery.
In 2023, APAC held the largest revenue share in the EV battery swapping market. This can be credited to the fact that this state is the biggest market for EVs in the world. In particular, the region’s huger population finds electric two-wheelers easily affordable, which, in turn, leads to the demand for battery charging and swapping stations.
Additionally, due to the APAC’s robust growth potential, key OEMs and battery manufacturers are focused on growing their market share by tying up with swapping facilities. Within APAC, China has the largest market for EV battery swapping services, because it is the largest manufacturer of both EVs and their batteries, as well as their largest user.
Over the forecast period, the highest CAGR is expected in Europe. This is on account of regional countries’ individual and collective goals to reduce their carbon emissions. For this, numerous incentives, tax rebates, and other schemes have been implemented to boost ZEV adoption. Further, numerous cities, especially those in Italy and Spain, have a rich scooter culture, which, in contemporary times, is propelling the sale of electric scooters.
Hence, increasing distribution of e-rickshaws, the growing sales of e-scooters and their adoption in numerous B2B facilities, the rising deployment of e-buses in public transportation and moto-taxi, are the major factors that will drive the EV battery swapping market in the future
