The electric commercial vehicles market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The commercial electric vehicle market has seen significant expansion in the last few years. The sector, which was valued at $152.87 billion in 2024, is projected to rise to $201.18 billion in 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.6%.
Factors such as increased governmental investment, declining EV battery costs, and growing electrical commercial vehicle demand in emerging markets have contributed to growth during the historical period.
The electric commercial vehicles market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market for electric commercial vehicles is predicted to witness an astounding growth in the coming years, escalating to $558.76 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.1%.
This growth, forecasted for the subsequent years, can be traced back to increasing fuel prices, a growing trend of charging vehicles at home overnight for cost-effectivity, the rise of ecommerce, and the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Key trends projected during this period include integration of artificial intelligence, usage of electric recreational vehicles for camping, government initiatives supporting the electric commercial vehicle sector, growing use of these vehicles in logistics, increased preference for lithium-ion batteries, manufacture of lightweight and cheaper components via 3D printing, and a rising trend in mergers and acquisitions among manufacturers in the electric commercial vehicle industry.
The upswing in the electric commercial vehicle market during the historical period was aided significantly by government subsidies. For instance, the Government of India, in their 2022-23 budget, announced their plan to offer up to INR 2908 crores worth of subsidies under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of hybrid and Electric vehicles (FAME) scheme. In another example, the Uttar Pradesh government's Manufacturing and Mobility policy for 2022 included subsidies for all forms of electric vehicles such as bikes, scooters, three-wheelers, and cars. Through this policy, the state government will provide a subsidy of up to Rs 1 lakh for electric cars over three years. Moreover, subsidies were primarily given to three and four-wheeler electric vehicles for commercial and fleet applications. The electric commercial vehicles market thus continue to benefit from strong government backing.
The electric commercial vehicles market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Propulsion Type: BEV, PHEV, FCEV.
2) By Vehicle Type: Electric Bus, Electric Truck, Electric Van, Others
3) By Battery Type: Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP), Lithium-Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt Oxide (NMC), Others.
4) By Technology: Battery Electric Commercial Vehicles, Plug-In Hybrids, Hybrids, Fuel Cell Electric Commercial Vehicles.
Subsegments:
1) By BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle): Light Duty BEVs, Medium Duty BEVs, Heavy Duty BEVs
2) By PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle): Light Duty PHEVs, Medium Duty PHEVs, Heavy Duty PHEVs
3) By FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle): Light Duty FCEVs, Medium Duty FCEVs, Heavy Duty FCEVs
Firms operating within the electric commercial vehicles market are leveraging strategic partnerships for electric vehicle production. These alliances often encompass the exchange of resources and expertise, leading to amplified outcomes and enhanced products. The strategy also garners attention from customers and other invested parties, fostering increased financial influx while maintaining lower costs. For example, in July 2024, a strategic collaboration was formed between the US-based logistic firm, Uber Technologies Inc., and BYD Co. Ltd., a tech and automobile heavyweight from China. The aim of this partnership is to introduce 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles into Uber's established system across key global marketplaces. Uber also plans to offer competitive pricing and financial solutions for BYD vehicles, with prospective expansions in areas such as the Middle East, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Major companies operating in the electric commercial vehicles market include:
• BYD Company Ltd.
• Zhengzhou Yutong Bus Co. Ltd
• Daimler AG
• Proterra
• VDL Groep BV
• Irizar
• ZHONGTONGBUS Bus Holding Co. Ltd
• Ebusco B.V.
• Navistar. Inc.
• Workhorse Group Incorporated
• Mahindra Electric
• Tata Motors
• Hyundai
• Ashok Leyland
• Nissan
• Honda Motor Co. Ltd.
• Toyota
• SAIC Motor
• Geely
• Dongfeng Motor
• Chang’an Automobile
• Guangzhou Automobile
• Chery Automobile
• FAW Group
• Evergrande
• BAIC Motor
• Volkswagen
• Renault
• Audi
• BMW
• Mercedes Benz Motors
• MAN Germany
• DAF Trucks
• Effigear EP Tender
• Ze-Watt
• Zembo
• Ecovelo
• Knave
• SeaBubbles
• Velco
• Electra
• EasyMile
• MEDCOM
• PERUN
• Triggo
• Varsovia Motor Company
• Samocat Sharing
• AVT & Co
• PC Transport Systems
• Carbogatto
• Nucular
• Via Motors
• Tesla Inc
• Hyliion
• Ford
• Lucid Motors
• Chevrolet Bolt EV
• Porsche
• General Motors
• Kia Motors
• Energica Motor Company
• Bozankaya
• EVT motor
• Car4future
• infinity
• Schneider
• Melex Electrovehicles
• GridCars
• Mazibuko Motor Company
• El Nasr Automotive Manufacturing Company
• Eleksa
• Jet Motors
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the electric commercial vehicles market in 2024. North America was the second largest region in the global electric commercial vehicles market share. The regions covered in the electric commercial vehicles market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa