Value Chains

This battery value chains report takes a deeper look into what the future may hold for battery chemistries in the UK EV industry.

This value chain report takes an in-depth look at the UK’s preparedness for the growing demand for managing critical materials supply.

Developed alongside experts and stakeholders from industry, academia and funding and support bodies, this first-of-its-kind power electronics value chain shows an end-to-end supply chain view.

Fuel cells and hydrogen propulsion systems are maturing at a rapid pace, addressing difficult-to-decarbonise vehicle segments. The UK has a strong footprint in critical elements of fuel cell stack and high-pressure tank production with the building blocks of a thriving supply chain, making it the perfect place for investments across these growing value chains to meet domestic and international demand. To identify opportunities for UK suppliers, we have developed two value stream maps to assist technology advancements, collaborations, and investments with the support of industry experts. These can be viewed alongside the Automotive Council Fuel Cells Roadmap to 2040.

This report summarises the £4.8 billion per year automotive battery supply chain opportunity for UK chemical and material companies that is expected by 2030.