The automotive sector in Europe is undergoing a rapid transformation toward electric vehicles driven by a combination of regulatory pressures, evolving consumer preferences, and technological advancements.

Our latest market report focuses on the heart of this transformation, the critical role that polymers will play to enable lightweighting, enhance performance, and support sustainability across EV manufacturing, and the opportunities this brings.

The automotive industry in Europe is swiftly transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs), propelled by regulatory demands, shifting consumer preferences, and cutting-edge technological innovations.

Central to this revolution is the vital presence of polymers, which facilitate lightweight construction, elevate performance, and contribute to sustainability within EV production. From battery enclosures to interior parts, polymers are essential materials defining the future of mobility.

Our report focus is on polymers, it centres on where EVs are manufactured rather than sold. In terms of vehicles, the focus is Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) - passenger and light vehicles under 3.5 tonnes.

Research progamme

The information presented in this report is primarily derived from detailed interviews with supply chain experts, supplemented by extensive discussions with suppliers and end-use customers. Leveraging our Polymer Demand Dataset developed over many years, our findings are meticulously refined and cross-checked to create the foundation of the study.

Key questions:

• What emerging trends are currently shaping this segment, and how can we anticipate potential threats and opportunities that may arise from these changes?
  
  
• How do industry trends impact raw material demand, and how does understanding the competitive landscape help in assessing your company's position?
  
  
• How can companies predict and map future trends in machinery, equipment, and materials sourcing to address emerging supply chain needs?
  
  
• How can companies benefit from evaluating key suppliers to understand who is growing and who is important in the market?

This report is essential to:

Automotive Raw Material Suppliers: Suppliers of polymers and lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, and rare earth elements for batteries

**Machinery & Equipment Suppliers: **EV battery & component manufacturers, recycling & end-of-life entities.

**Major End-users & Manufacturers: **Vehicle OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.

**Investors & Business Analysts: **Financial, Governmental and R&D institutions that fund projects across the supply chain

Nick Palmer, Business Unit Manager, Energy and Infrastructure

Nick comes from an energy background having spent 15 years in the Oil & Gas and then Energy from Waste industries. He has also spent several years in sustainability and in particular end of life product recovery.

Richard Shepherd CEng, Consultant

Richard has an extensive background, and experience of engineering applications for Polymers (rubber, plastics and adhesives) in the Oil & Gas, Civil Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive and Medical sectors.