A special episode on EVs, discussing the global growth and profitability of the market, competition to Tesla, best-selling EV brands, upcoming Tesla Model 2, and the impact of EVs on car manufacturers.
EV startups face significant challenges, with only a few achieving success.
The global EV market is experiencing rapid growth, with increasing availability and the introduction of affordable models.
Deep dives
Rivian's Losses and Wall Street's Reaction
Rivian, an EV startup, reported a revenue loss of $1.3 billion last quarter, which means it costs them twice as much to produce and sell a car. Despite the loss, Wall Street remains optimistic due to the large cash hand of $9 billion. However, when comparing cash flow since inception, Tesla is the only startup that has made a profit of $10 billion, while Rivian has experienced losses of $17 billion, followed by Neo in China with $8 billion, Lucid with $8 billion, and various other EV startups with significant losses. These numbers highlight the challenges faced by EV startups and demonstrate that only a few have achieved success.
Global EV Market Growth and Top-Selling Brands
The global EV market has experienced significant growth this year, with China leading at 34%, followed by the EU at 26% and the US at 78%. Tesla holds a substantial market share of around 50% in the US. The market share of EVs worldwide is expected to reach around 16-18% this year. The increasing availability of EVs has contributed to reaching a pivotal point in the automobile industry, with a wide range of choices available to consumers. Chinese companies such as BYD dominate the top 10 EV sales rankings, with six models, while European and Japanese brands have a limited presence. The introduction of affordable EV models like Tesla's upcoming Model 2 at 25,000 euros is viewed as a game-changer that will bring price parity with internal combustion engine cars, offering lower operating and fuel costs, along with an enjoyable driving experience.
Every Sunday, Gerard and Laurent debrief last week’s news in the Energy Transition. On the menu this week, a special episode on EVs, a sector which is reaching a turning point this year.
Global trends (Market +34% ytd) reaching 14m EV in 2023 (16% market share)
Winners (Tesla, BYD) and losers (Start Ups and legacy makers)
Technological innovations bringing cheaper EVs
Sales of global ICE passenger vehicles are down 20% from their 2017 peak! ICE sales plunged from 86m in 2017 to 69m in 2022.
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