Battery price trend 2020 chart

How have lithium-ion battery prices changed over the last 10 years?

Lithium prices, for example, have plummeted nearly 90% since the late 2022 peak, leading to mine closures and impacting the price of lithium-ion batteries used in EVs. This graphic uses exclusive data from our partner Benchmark Mineral Intelligence to show the evolution of lithium-ion battery prices over the last 10 years.

How much does a lithium ion battery cost?

Ongoing data over the last decade shows just how dramatically lithium-ion batteries have fallen in price. According to data collected by Bloomberg, the volume-weighted average price of a typical lithium-ion battery plunged by over $1,000 since 2010. As of 2020, the average price is roughly $137, down from an astounding $1,191 just 10 years ago.

Why did battery prices fall 14 % this year?

Global pack prices fell 14 % this year to a record low of $ 139 per kilowatt-hour, according to BNEF. Lithium prices softened, components got cheaper, and massive new battery factories opened up. Demand for batteries grew an astonishing 53 % this year, but even that fell short of some manufacturers’ expectations, which pushed prices down further.

How much does a car cost in 2020?

As of 2020, the average price is roughly $137, down from an astounding $1,191 just 10 years ago. Overall, the price fell rapidly between 2010 and 2015 before falling in smaller increments the following five years.

How has battery quality changed over the past 30 years?

As volumes increased, battery costs plummeted and energy density — a key metric of a battery’s quality — rose steadily. Over the past 30 years, battery costs have fallen by a dramatic 99 percent; meanwhile, the density of top-tier cells has risen fivefold.

What is the difference between lithium ion battery prices and nickel prices?

Data until March 2023. Lithium-ion battery prices (including the pack and cell) represent the global volume-weighted average across all sectors. Nickel prices are based on the London Metal Exchange, used here as a proxy for global pricing, although most nickel trade takes place through direct contracts between producers and consumers.