Meet Counterpoint at EV India 2022
Our Senior Analyst Soumen Mandal will be attending the EV India 2022 event held on 7th-9th September 2022. He will be accompanied by fellow Research…
Can Chinese EV Makers Make it Big in Japan?
For an automotive market like Japan, which is the base of global giants like Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mazda, and saw early entry of hydrogen-fuel…
Tesla Reports Record Revenue in Q1 2022; Rising Raw Material Cost a Challenge
Tesla vehicle deliveries crossed 310,000 units in Q1 2022, a YoY increase of 68%. Revenue reached a record high of $18.8 billion during the……
NIO Registers Nominal Growth in Q4 2021
NIO is a leader in China’s smart electric vehicle (EV) market. After starting its business in 2014, NIO delivered its first model, the ES8, in…
Hon Hai – Diversification Beyond Apple into Semiconductor & EV Space Key to Long-Term Growth
We deep dive into the earnings performance of the world's largest smartphone EMS and potentially the largest EMS player by revenue - Hon Hai (Foxconn…
Tesla – A Game Changer for India’s EV Industry?
Stagnating electric vehicle (EV) sales in the US have led Tesla to explore overseas markets in Europe and China. But the increasing competition in…
NIO’s Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) Strategy: A Smart Move
Nio has launched battery as a service (BaaS) under Nio-Power, offering charging and swapping of batteries for EV owners. BaaS users can buy a Nio car…
Tesla Q2 2020: Strong Performance, Positive Outlook
Highlights Tesla ended Q2 2020 with $5.2 billion in automotive revenues, a decline of 3.7% from last year. The performance is impressive considering…
Tesla’s Chinese Foray: Why, What and How
In 2018, Tesla CEO Elon Musk signed an agreement with the Shanghai regional government to set up the first Gigafactory in China. Here we discuss why…
Regulatory Gridlocks Slowing Down EV Growth in US
Summary The US remains an important market for automakers, accounting for 20% of vehicles and about 15% of EV sales globally. However, regulatory…
Why is Toyota Partnering with Panasonic to Make EV Batteries?
Background In January 2019, Toyota and Panasonic announced they were forming a joint venture (JV), to manufacture prismatic batteries for electric…
Post Event Coverage: ETAuto EV Conclave – Summaries of Panel Discussions
The recent ETAuto EV Conclave in Gurgaon was eventful with a focus on the current outlook for electric vehicles (EVs) in India, with various OEMs,…
Post Event Coverage: Building an EV Ecosystem: MG Motors Shows How it’s Done!
In readiness for its forthcoming EV launch in the country, MG Motor India is creating an end-to-end ecosystem for the ZS EV, in association with its…
VW and Ford: The New Wave of Transformations has Begun
Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG’s decision to broaden their global alliance, beyond just commercial vehicles and vans, is certainly one of the…
How Competition is Driving Innovation in the EV Battery Market
Electric vehicle (EVs) have emerged as a focal point of realizing eco-friendly policies across the world. Increasingly, automobile OEMs recognize…
Tesla Misses Q1 2019 Expectations with Increasing Competition
The first quarter of 2019 was expected to be a tough one for Tesla. The cut in the US tax credit for Tesla cars from January 1, 2019, model upgrades,…
Definite Fault Lines in China’s 2018 Car Sales: A Reason for Concern?
China, the world's largest and fastest growing car market, is showing signs of losing steam; it recorded negative growth for the first time in 20…
Are Automotive Suppliers in Sync with Emerging Technology Requirements?
In recent years, the automotive industry has undergone significant transformations, triggered by the convergence of disruptive technologies and…