The Global Electric Commercial Vehicle Market size is expected to grow from approximately 129 thousand units in 2020 to reach 2,026 thousand units by 2028, at a CAGR of 41.1%.
Factors such as rise in pollution and environmental hazards, stringent government regulations, and stiff competition have compelled automotive OEMs to make fuel-efficient and environment-friendly vehicles.
OEMs worldwide are investing heavily in research & testing applications leading to continuous advancements in electric commercial vehicles. For instance, Volvo Group is working with Samsung SDI to develop advanced battery packs for Volvo Group’s electric trucks. The alliance will cover the joint development of battery packs specifically developed for Volvo Group’s truck applications. The intention is that Volvo Group will utilize Samsung SDI’s battery pack technology for assembly in Volvo Group’s manufacturing operations.
The electric commercial vehicle market is dominated by globally established players such as BYD (China), Yutong (China), Proterra (US), VDL Groep (Netherlands), and AB Volvo (Sweden).
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In the electric commercial vehicle market, by vehicle type, the electric bus segment is projected to be the largest in 2020, by volume. Increasing demand for emission-free public transport options in developed as well as developing countries is expected to boost the electric bus segment rapidly in the near future. Also, there is a high demand for electric vans from the last mile delivery and logistics sector. The growth of the logistics and e-commerce sectors is expected to drive the market for electric vans during the forecast period.
The market-leading players are focusing on expanding their businesses in new markets across the world. North America is one of the potential markets for electric commercial vehicles. In June 2020, The Chilean public transport system added 150 new electric buses built by BYD. As per the company’s claim, with 455 electric buses in Chile, BYD has almost 65% market share in Chile’s electric bus market Also, Proterra, one of the leading American OEMs has introduced the ZX5, which is a fifth-generation battery-electric transit bus featuring a new streamlined vehicle design in Sept 2020. The new Proterra ZX5 40 ft. electric bus can be equipped with 660KW of energy storage that can deliver up to 329 miles of drive range. OEMs are exploring other potential markets also. For instance, in Aug 2019, Yutong expanded into the Finnish market by successfully delivering 33 of its fully electric buses to Helsinki, Finland.
The North American region is projected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period. The region is a hub to major players such as Proterra (California, U.S), Tesla (California, U.S), Workhorse Group (Ohio, U.S), Nikola Motor Company (Arizona, U.S) and Rivian (Michigan, U.S). North America is a key region for innovations; significant R&D; and technological advancements in electric vehicles, battery technologies, and charging solutions.
The U.S is the largest market in North America, followed by Canada. Also, the U.S is home to many established OEMs providing electric vehicles and also has a higher adoption rate for electric commercial vehicles.
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The Asia Pacific region is the largest electric commercial vehicle market in the world. It comprises some of the fastest developing and developed economies in the world, such as China, India, and Japan. The market growth in the region can be attributed to the dominance of Chinese market in the electric bus segment and the presence of market-leading OEMs in the country, resulting in the exponential growth of electric commercial vehicle market in the Asia Pacific.
Recent Developments:
1. In September 2020, Proterra introduced the ZX5, which is a fifth-generation battery-electric transit bus featuring a new streamlined vehicle design. The new Proterra ZX5 40 ft. electric bus can be equipped with 660KW of energy storage that can deliver up to 329 miles of drive range.
2. In September 2020, Yutong presented introduced its 5G-enabled intelligent mobility solution in a live show in China. Autonomous driving buses, intelligent bus stops, and unmanned intelligent bus terminals were showcased.
3. In September 2020, Mercedes-Benz, a subsidiary of Daimler AG, introduced its new all-electric eCitaro G, which is optionally equipped with innovative solid-state batteries.
4. In July 2020, Volvo Penta, a division of AB Volvo, developed an electric driveline for a leading fire service vehicle manufacturer, Rosenbauer’s pioneering fire truck, enabling an innovative new solution with zero exhaust emissions and significantly reduced noise levels.
5. In March 2020, BYD introduced its Blade Battery, a development set to mitigate concerns about battery safety in electric vehicles.
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