Amping up battery production in Europe
Heavy investments in the battery value chain are crucial to ensure the transition to a green economy and widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
Global demand for batteries is rising rapidly and is expected to increase by 14 times by 2030.
To what extent can the Nordic countries supply minerals and rare earth elements to European battery factories? What resources are available, and is it possible for Europe to become self-sufficient in critical and strategic raw materials?
Technology: What are the latest developments in new battery technologies? Will solid-state batteries revolutionize the EV market? How quickly can we charge using new battery technologies? How can we produce, reuse, and recycle batteries to further reduce the life-cycle emissions of electric vehicles?
Market: What are the current challenges in creating a functional and responsible battery recycling industry? How are production costs for EV batteries evolving, and what does the future look like?
Policy: What are the key obstacles to scaling the European battery value chain? How can current policies—such as the EU Battery Regulation and the Critical Raw Materials Act—accelerate the scale-up? Can AI assist with the certification and tracking of raw materials used in batteries?
These are some of the questions we will highlight and discuss during the Nordic EV Summit 2026!