Insight: Powering EVs through Tariffs, Trade, and Technology
1 Min Read July 30, 2025
Understand how trade policy, tech scaling, and sustainability are reshaping EV batteries—key takeaways from the 2025 Battery Cells & Systems Expo.
At the 2025 Battery Cells & Systems Expo, TechInsights observed how protectionist trade policies, manufacturing tech scaling, and circular solutions are reshaping the EV battery sector. Tariffs on Chinese EVs offer only short-term relief and risk stalling Western innovation. Scaling breakthroughs like dry coating and adopting second-life battery models are crucial. With China leading in battery tech, Western firms must invest in flexible manufacturing and industrial ecosystems. Strategic renewal and sustainable design are now essential for long-term global competitiveness.
