A comprehensive analysis of India’s electric vehicle battery supply chain: barriers and solutions

Abstract This study investigates challenges and solutions for India’s battery supply chain in the growing electric vehicle (EV) market. Key obstacles include raw material dependency, supply chain complexity, production costs, environmental impacts, rapid technological changes, and skilled workforce...

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Main Authors: Ratchagaraja Dhairiyasamy, Deepika Gabiriel, Wasurat Bunpheng, Chan Choon Kit
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Language:English
Published: Springer 2024-10-01
Series:Discover Sustainability
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-024-00595-7
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description Abstract This study investigates challenges and solutions for India’s battery supply chain in the growing electric vehicle (EV) market. Key obstacles include raw material dependency, supply chain complexity, production costs, environmental impacts, rapid technological changes, and skilled workforce shortages. Methods involve reviewing current supply chains, evaluating government policies like the FAME and PLI schemes, and analyzing strategic partnerships with countries rich in lithium, cobalt, and nickel. Results show heavy reliance on imports exposes India to geopolitical risks and price volatility, while a fragmented supply chain hinders coordination and quality control. Establishing gigafactories is crucial but requires substantial investment. The study recommends enhancing domestic production, securing raw materials through exploration and international partnerships, investing in R&D for advanced technologies and alternative chemistries, and developing a skilled workforce through specialized training. Implementing these strategies will ensure a robust and sustainable battery supply chain, supporting EV market growth and positioning India as a leader in electric mobility. Further research should focus on long-term environmental impacts and the economic implications of a localized supply chain.
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spelling doaj-art-9c6a912e745243dbbb42e52cda68cf862025-08-20T02:18:24ZengSpringerDiscover Sustainability2662-99842024-10-015111610.1007/s43621-024-00595-7A comprehensive analysis of India’s electric vehicle battery supply chain: barriers and solutionsRatchagaraja Dhairiyasamy0Deepika Gabiriel1Wasurat Bunpheng2Chan Choon Kit3College of Engineering and Technology, Aksum UniversityCollege of Engineering and Technology, Aksum UniversityFaculty of Engineering & Technology, Shinawatra UniversityFaculty of Engineering and Quantity Survey, INTI International UniversityAbstract This study investigates challenges and solutions for India’s battery supply chain in the growing electric vehicle (EV) market. Key obstacles include raw material dependency, supply chain complexity, production costs, environmental impacts, rapid technological changes, and skilled workforce shortages. Methods involve reviewing current supply chains, evaluating government policies like the FAME and PLI schemes, and analyzing strategic partnerships with countries rich in lithium, cobalt, and nickel. Results show heavy reliance on imports exposes India to geopolitical risks and price volatility, while a fragmented supply chain hinders coordination and quality control. Establishing gigafactories is crucial but requires substantial investment. The study recommends enhancing domestic production, securing raw materials through exploration and international partnerships, investing in R&D for advanced technologies and alternative chemistries, and developing a skilled workforce through specialized training. Implementing these strategies will ensure a robust and sustainable battery supply chain, supporting EV market growth and positioning India as a leader in electric mobility. Further research should focus on long-term environmental impacts and the economic implications of a localized supply chain.https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-024-00595-7Battery supply chainElectric vehicles (EVs)Raw material dependencyTechnological innovationStrategic investments
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Discover Sustainability
Battery supply chain
Electric vehicles (EVs)
Raw material dependency
Technological innovation
Strategic investments
title A comprehensive analysis of India’s electric vehicle battery supply chain: barriers and solutions
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title_short A comprehensive analysis of India’s electric vehicle battery supply chain: barriers and solutions
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topic Battery supply chain
Electric vehicles (EVs)
Raw material dependency
Technological innovation
Strategic investments
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