EV Battery Management Market by Vehicle Type (Electric Cars, LCV, HCV, E-scooters & Motorcycles, and E-bikes), Configuration, Design, Topology, Voltage, Cell Balancing Method, and Geography - Global Forecast to 2029

The EV Battery Management Market is projected to reach $37.3 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 30.5% from 2022–2029.

The growth of this market is attributed to the increasing adoption of electric vehicles, the increasing safety concerns related to EV batteries, the increasing demand for fast charging batteries for e-mobility, and the increasing requirement for higher efficiency and performance of battery packs. Furthermore, the increasing R&D investments for developing high energy density EV batteries and new cell chemistries for EV batteries offer potential growth opportunities for the players operating in this market.

The lack of standardized regulations for developing battery management systems and the high costs of battery management systems are expected to restrain the growth of this market. Furthermore, the complex architecture of battery management systems and their limited data logging capacity pose challenges for this market.

The Impact of COVID-19 on the EV Battery Management Market

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic led to strict lockdowns announced by governments of various countries to contain the spread of the virus. Global car sales dropped to unprecedented levels, with a year-on-year drop of 15%.

The growth in global EV sales despite the lockdown was attributed to the strong policy support in Europe, as 2020 was an important target year for emissions standards. Purchase incentives increased in many European countries, especially in Germany. Additionally, the decline in battery cost per kWh allows EV OEMs to offer better products in both model choice and performance. Moreover, fleet operators such as Walmart, Amazon, and United Parcel Services initiated their fleet transition to EVs, supporting the growth of the EV market.

The additional COVID-19 stimulus packages implemented in the summer of 2020 by several governments worldwide provided an additional boost. The key growth factor was the financial incentives to support the purchase of electric vehicles. Additionally, the high growth in EV sales in these markets also supported the growth of the EV Battery Management Market.

A battery management system is a critical component of an EV that monitors the charge state of a battery and performs various functions such as cell balancing, overcharge protection, preventing thermal runaway, and maximizing battery efficiency. These systems ensure the safety and reliability of lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, which are otherwise highly unstable for mobility applications.

The global EV Battery Management System market is segmented by vehicle type, configuration, design, topology, voltage, cell balancing method, and geography. The study also evaluates industry competitors and analyzes the regional and country-level markets.

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Increasing Safety Concerns Related to EV Batteries Supporting the Market Growth

Factors such as electrochemical reactions, material properties, and side reactions in lithium-ion batteries are important in battery safety. Voltage and temperature are the controlling factors in electric vehicle batteries. Lithium-ion batteries tend to overheat. Continuous heat and gas generation in the battery causes the battery to rupture and ignite the combustible materials.

Additionally, the overcharged and over-discharged batteries experience electrical abuse, such as external short circuits and undesirable electrochemical reactions. For instance, in July 2021, a Tesla Inc. battery pack caught fire at utility-scale electricity storage projects in Australia. Additionally, the high density of lithium-ion batteries causes external influences such as collision, which releases a large amount of heat, causing thermal runaway. Such safety issues pose a challenge for EV manufacturers to preventively predict the unsafe environment for batteries. Battery management systems can effectively help solve safety-related incidents in EV batteries. These systems perform various functions such as cell balancing, overcharge protection, preventing thermal runaway, and maximizing battery efficiency.

Key Findings in the EV Battery Management Market Study:

The Light Commercial Vehicle Segment is Projected to Register the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period

Based on vehicle type, the electric vehicle market is segmented into passenger vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles, two-wheelers, e-scooters & bikes, and light commercial vehicles. The light commercial vehicles segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The rapid growth of this segment is attributed to the growing awareness regarding the role of electric vehicles in reducing emissions, the increase in demand for electric vehicles to reduce fleet emissions, and stringent government rules and regulations towards vehicle emissions.

The 144 Cells to 180 Cells Segment Projected to Register the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period

Based on configuration, the global EV Battery Management System market is segmented into up to 36 cells, 48 cells to 84 cells, 96 cells to 132 cells, 144 cells to 180 cells, and more than 180 cells. The 144 cells to 180 cells segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is attributed to the increasing adoption of electric light commercial vehicles by retail MNCs and transport fleet operators, higher energy capacity requirements of EV batteries to facilitate long-range driving, and the increasing adoption of electric buses by municipalities to reduce tailpipe emissions and carbon footprint of the transport sector.

The De-centralized BMS Segment is Projected to Register the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period

Based on topology, the global EV Battery Management System market is segmented into centralized BMS, de-centralized BMS, and modular BMS. The de-centralized BMS segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is attributed to the controlled flow of energy inside and outside the battery pack present in an EV. A de-centralized BMS uses just a few communication wires between the cell boards and a BMS controller, which handles computation and communications, reducing the cost of the system.

The Active Cell Balancing Segment is Projected to Register the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period

Based on cell balancing method, the global EV Battery Management System market is segmented into active cell balancing and passive cell balancing. The active cell balancing segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is attributed to its ability to improve the capacity utilization of the battery pack, increase the energy efficiency of the battery pack, and improve the battery lifecycle.

Europe: To be the Fastest Growing Region in the Global EV Battery Management Market

Based on geography, Europe is slated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The region is home to some major battery manufacturers, such as Saft (France) and FIAMM (Italy). The high demand for battery management systems in this region is attributed to the presence of manufacturing facilities of major automotive manufacturers such as the BMW Group (Germany), Daimler (Germany), and Volkswagen (Germany). In May 2022, the sale of battery electric vehicles in Germany increased by 9% year-on-year. The EV Battery Management System market in Germany is expected to continue exhibiting lucrative growth opportunities, representing the high potential for the expansion of the BMS market.

Key Player

The key players operating in the EV Battery Management System market are Leclanché SA (Switzerland), Sensata Technologies Holding PLC (U.S.), Nuvation Energy (U.S.), Renesas Electronics Corporation (Japan), Eberspaecher Vecture Inc. (Canada), ST Microelectronics N.V. (Switzerland), Panasonic Corporation (Japan), LION Smart GmbH (Germany), Ewert Energy Systems, Inc. (U.S.), Navitas Systems LLC. (U.S.), NXP Semiconductors N.V. (Netherlands), Analog Devices, Inc. (U.S.), Merlin Equipment Ltd. (UK), BMS PowerSafe (France), and Maxim Integrated (U.S.).

Scope of the Report:

EV Battery Management Market, by Vehicle Type         

• Electric Cars
  • Battery Electric Vehicles
  • Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
  • Hybrid Electric Vehicles
• Light Commercial Vehicles
• Heavy Commercial Vehicles
• E-scooters & Motorcycles
• E-bikes

EV Battery Management Market, by Configuration

• Up to 36 Cells
• 48 Cells to 84 Cells
• 96 Cells to 108 Cells
• 144 Cells to 180 Cells
• More Than 180 Cells

EV Battery Management Market, by Design

• Protection Circuit Model
• Battery Management Systems

EV Battery Management Market, by Topology

• Centralized BMS
• De-centralized BMS
• Modular BMS

EV Battery Management Market, by Voltage

• Low Voltage BMS
• High Voltage BMS

EV Battery Management Market, by Cell Balancing Method

• Active Cell Balancing
• Passive Cell Balancing

EV Battery Management Market, by Geography            

• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Thailand
  • Indonesia
  • Rest of APAC
• Europe
  • U.K.
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Poland
  • Hungary
  • Norway
  • Sweden
  • Denmark
  • Rest of Europe
• North America 
  • U.S.
  • Canada 
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa

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