Best of LinkedIn: Electrification & Battery Technology CW 22/ 23

In the past fortnight, Electrification & Battery Tech advanced on three fronts: battery cost-curve inflection, real-world scaling of bidirectional charging, and accelerated build-out of smart charging networks. This briefing distils the signals that matter for operators, investors, and policymakers.

Date

May 28, 2025

Electrification & Battery Technology

Thomas Allgeyer

Methodology: Every two weeks we collect most relevant posts on LinkedIn for selected topics and create an overall summary only based on these posts. If you´re interested in the single posts behind, you can find them here: https://linktr.ee/thomasallgeyer. Have a great read!

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Battery Technology & Safety

Modern packs show minimal degradation, often outlasting vehicle life; replacement costs are converging with conventional engine repairs
General Motors targets cost-effective, high-performance lithium-manganese-rich cells for electric trucks, while immersive cooling and new safety rules in the Netherlands raise the performance-per-risk bar
Optimal pack size now varies by vehicle segment and region, reinforcing the need for segment-specific design
Market correction is underway after rapid expansion the global battery value chain is consolidating for long-term sustainability, prompting Germany to reassess competitiveness versus China

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Vehicle-to-Grid & Bidirectional Charging

Research confirms material cost-saving and flexibility benefits; however, data gaps on EV–charger compatibility still impede mass rollout
Flagship pilots signal commercial readiness as Fiat activates the world’s largest V2G network in Italy, and a Volkswagen-Vattenfall consortium begins a Swedish trial
Decision frameworks are emerging that weigh V2G against stationary storage by duty cycle, battery wear, economics, and sustainability targets
Thought leadership now positions EVs as mobile grid assets, extending value beyond mobility

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Charging Infrastructure Evolution

Europe surpasses one million public chargers but must accelerate to hit 2030 goals; Nordic markets and fast-growing emerging economies demonstrate rapid deployment paths
Industry focus shifts from range anxiety to capacity anxiety, driving demand for ubiquitous high-power chargers and advanced local load management
ISO 15118 high-level AC charging, interoperability testing, SIM-enabled connectivity, and roaming standards dominate technical discourse
Smart planning integrates on-site batteries, data transparency, and DC grids to future-proof infrastructure

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Energy Storage & Second-Life Batteries

Repurposed EV packs gain traction for stationary storage, supported by comparative cases such as home systems that rival established residential units
Dual-service life cycles move batteries from propulsion to grid support, reinforcing circular-economy narratives

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Market Dynamics & Policy Signals

Global EV sales stay resilient but depend on supportive regulation; Switzerland illustrates adoption friction under weak policy support
Rapid uptake in emerging markets coexists with OEM hedging strategies such as range extenders and ICE retrofits
Persistent misinformation on used-EV residual values highlights ongoing need for consumer education
Summits in Canada, Switzerland, and at the Global MoU underscore the importance of heavy-duty vehicle electrification and cross-sector collaboration, while the UAE pursues a dual electrification and ICE-efficiency strategy
Forecasts project charging-infrastructure market value at USD 45 billion by 2034 despite debate on utilisation rates

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Partnerships, Products, & Events

Siemens partners with Intelizign to digitise battery engineering for speed and sustainability
Sector gatherings from AABC Europe’s heavy-duty track to Battery Show Germany; highlight talent, regulation, and municipal partnerships as levers for regional competitiveness

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