This statistic shows the current and projected demand scenario for lithium used for electric vehicle batteries in the Eurpoean Union (EU), broken down by vehicle type. Overall demand was expected to increase by almost percent between 2015 and 2030, with battery electric vehicles making up the largest share. Although not as dramatic, demand for cobalt used in electric vehicle batteries was also expected to increase significantly.
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ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. (November 8, 2018). Forecast demand for lithium used for electric vehicle batteries in the European Union (EU) in 2015 and 2030, by vehicle type (in 1,000 tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/1015390/electric-vehicle-batteries-lithium-demand-forecast-eu/
ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. "Forecast demand for lithium used for electric vehicle batteries in the European Union (EU) in 2015 and 2030, by vehicle type (in 1,000 tons)." Chart. November 8, 2018. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 26, 2026. /statistics/1015390/electric-vehicle-batteries-lithium-demand-forecast-eu/
ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. (2018). Forecast demand for lithium used for electric vehicle batteries in the European Union (EU) in 2015 and 2030, by vehicle type (in 1,000 tons). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 26, 2026. /statistics/1015390/electric-vehicle-batteries-lithium-demand-forecast-eu/
ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. "Forecast Demand for Lithium Used for Electric Vehicle Batteries in The European Union (Eu) in 2015 and 2030, by Vehicle Type (in 1,000 Tons)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 8 Nov 2018, /statistics/1015390/electric-vehicle-batteries-lithium-demand-forecast-eu/
ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, Forecast demand for lithium used for electric vehicle batteries in the European Union (EU) in 2015 and 2030, by vehicle type (in 1,000 tons) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1015390/electric-vehicle-batteries-lithium-demand-forecast-eu/ (last visited July 26, 2026)
Forecast demand for lithium used for electric vehicle batteries in the European Union (EU) in 2015 and 2030, by vehicle type (in 1,000 tons) [Graph], ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, November 8, 2018. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1015390/electric-vehicle-batteries-lithium-demand-forecast-eu/
