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📈 Surging raw material costs in 1Q26 lifted #EV battery prices, driving continued gains in power cells. As EV and energy storage demand diverge, ho...

What happened

Surging raw material costs in Q1 2026 drove EV battery price increases, with power cells continuing to gain. The divergence in demand between EV and energy storage sectors is a key market dynamic. Bullish: Direct upward price pressure on battery cells due to sustained cost-push factors.

Impact and signal

High impactImpact score: 90/100

Affected components and suppliers

EV Battery CellsPower Cells
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Source and time

Source: TrendForce Official (Market Data) · 4/16/2026 · View original source

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