News
The fast charging competition between CATL and BYD
11+ hour, 53+ min ago (164+ words) Xin holds a Ph D in Chemistry from the University of St Andrews and has over five years of research experience in developing cathode materials for sodium-ion and potassium-ion batteries. Currently, as a new battery technology analyst, Xin contributes to…...
Influx of Chinese made EVs into Mexico, Brazil ahead of tariffs
1+ week, 5+ day ago (160+ words) George is an EV Analyst at Rho Motion, working in the EV & Battery research team. He works extensively on global EV sales and production analysis, considering the economic and legislative factors that influence both. He also focuses on the strategy…...
New Chinese NEV battery recycling rules enter force
2+ week, 2+ day ago (163+ words) Beatrice is the Battery Recycling Technology Lead at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, who has been working in the lithium ion battery recycling space for 6 years. She has been involved with Benchmark's recycling forecast since March 2022, tracking regional advancements in battery recycling…...
Lithium feedstock concerns over Nigeria port, security challenges
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (148+ words) Dr Cameron Perks is a leading global lithium expert and currently serves as Product Director for Lithium at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. With over a decade of experience in opaque mineral markets, he has led market strategy, pricing analysis, and bespoke…...
Fast charging increasingly driving EV battery degradation
3+ week, 1+ day ago (124+ words) Varnika is a Battery Research Analyst at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence where her primary focus is on the technical side of electric vehicle, energy stationary storage and battery market analysis. She was transferred from Rho Motion, which was acquired by Benchmark…...
Growing Chinese EV pack sizes help battery demand to grow
3+ week, 6+ day ago (119+ words) despite falling EV sales'Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Editor " Energy Transition Supply Chains Total battery demand from EVs grew 4% in the January and February 2026 compared to the same two-month period last year, despite sales of EVs themselves falling by 8%. The contraction in…...
Clear uptick in March BEV sales as Iran war impacts petrol prices
4+ week, 11+ hour ago (216+ words) Higher petrol prices and the threat of supply disruption have made consumers think twice about buying new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and instead consider buying a battery electric vehicle (BEV). Early data releases covering battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales…...
Zimbabwe to lift lithium concentrate export ban with conditions
4+ week, 2+ hour ago (168+ words) Zoey is a Senior Analyst at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence in China, leading its China lithium research. She has extensive experience in lithium mine projects, contributing to Benchmark's lithium cost, supply-demand and price forecast models. Previously, has participated in investment and…...
Benchmark launches industry-first Lithium Forward Curves
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (357+ words) Benchmark Mineral Intelligence is pleased to announce the launch of its Lithium Forward Price Curves, providing the market with a new benchmark for year-ahead lithium price expectations across key battery raw material grades. The new service, launching next week, will…...
Who deployed the most batteries in 2025?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (89+ words) US EV demand shift and BESS growth: Who deployed the most batteries in 2025? Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Overall lithium ion battery demand increased by 30% year-on-year to over 1. 6 TWh in 2025, compared to 1. 3 TWh in 2024, and the largest four manufacturers meeting that demand…...