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Global Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market by Type (On-board Charger, Off-board Charger), By Application (Residential charging, Public charging, Others) And By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa), Forecast From 2022 To 2030-report

Global Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market by Type (On-board Charger, Off-board Charger), By Application (Residential charging, Public charging, Others) And By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa), Forecast From 2022 To 2030

Report ID: 188949 3300 Automobile & Transportation 377 235 Pages 4.7 (37)
                                          

Market Overview:


The global electric vehicle charger (EVC) industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in the EVC industry can be attributed to factors such as stringent emission norms, government initiatives for promoting electric vehicles, and rising consumer awareness about the benefits of electric vehicles. The global EVC market is segmented on the basis of type, application, and region. On the basis of type, the market is segmented into on-board chargers and off-board chargers. On-board chargers are further sub-segmented into standard on-board chargers and fast charging on-board chargers. Off-board Chargers are further sub segmented into Level 1 off board Chargers, Level 2 off board Chargers and DC fast charging off board Chargers. By application, residential charging accounts for majority share in terms of revenue followed by public charging and others segments respectively.


Global Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Industry Outlook


Product Definition:


Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry is used to charge electric vehicles. The importance of Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry is that it helps reduce environmental pollution and increase energy security.


On-board Charger:


An on-board charger is a charging circuit that is built into the battery of an electric vehicle. It charges the batteries while the vehicle is being used for transportation. An on-board charger reduces energy losses, increases driving range and efficiency, and minimizes time spent at charging stations thus making it more convenient for consumers to adopt EVs as per their requirements.


Off-board Charger:


An off-board charger is a device used to charge an electric vehicle when it's driven into a public charging station. The technology was first developed for use in marine applications, where it's known as the Power-over-Water (POW) system. Off-board chargers are now being increasingly adopted by EV manufacturers and infrastructure providers as they help reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions significantly.


Application Insights:


The others application segment includes commercial charging stations and industrial applications. The growing demand for electric vehicles is expected to drive the EV charger market in public charging stations, as most of the consumers prefer parking their cars at public charging stations due to ease and convenience. Furthermore, with the increasing number of manufacturers focusing on developing cost-effective products for residential users, the demand for residential chargers is anticipated to increase over the forecast period.


The growing preference towards EVs owing to concerns regarding global warming has resulted in increased government support across various countries worldwide. Various governments have set a target of establishing thousands of new miles of highways that enable drivers to travel long distances in a single charge along with an emphasis on promoting sales by offering tax incentives and financial subsidies as well as making them affordable through low-interest loans or credits. Such initiatives are likely to result in increased deployment of EV chargers at homes or workplaces thereby propelling growth during the forecast period  2030 CE onward.


Regional Analysis:


The North American EVC industry accounted for the largest revenue share in 2017. The region is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period owing to increasing adoption of EVs and growing awareness about their benefits, such as lower emissions and less noise pollution. Moreover, supportive government policies are also anticipated to drive regional growth. For instance, in December 2015, U.S Department of Energy launched a program called “Smart Electric Drive Vehicle Technology Deployment Initiative” with an aim to develop smart electric vehicles by 2020 that have zero emission capability and high efficiency power source.


Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing market from 2018 to 2030 due bothto increasing sales of EVs as well as charging infrastructure development across countries such China & Japan along with other Southeast Asian nations like Thailand & Malaysia etc.


Growth Factors:


  • Increasing demand for electric vehicles: The global electric vehicle market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 28% from 2016 to 2020. This is mainly due to the increasing environmental concerns and the rising cost of fuel.
  • Government initiatives and subsidies: Governments across the globe are providing various incentives such as tax rebates, subsidies, and parking privileges to promote the adoption of electric vehicles. For instance, in China, a subsidy of up to 00 is offered for each electric vehicle purchase.
  • Development of charging infrastructure: The development of charging infrastructure is crucial for the growth of the EVC industry market. Governments and private players are investing in this area by setting up charging stations at public places and workplaces. For instance, Tesla has set up over 400 Supercharger stations across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions that can charge a Tesla car battery in about 30 minutes flat rate fee .

Scope Of The Report

Report Attributes

Report Details

Report Title

Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Research Report

By Type

On-board Charger, Off-board Charger

By Application

Residential charging, Public charging, Others

By Companies

AeroVironment, ChargePoint, Elektromotive, LG Electronics, Aker Wade, ABB, Lealacpower, Chroma ATE, Lester, Silicon Labs, BYD, XJ Group, NARI, Huashang, Wanma, Dilong, Potevio, Kenergy, Anhev, Shuntang, Tonhe

Regions Covered

North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA

Base Year

2021

Historical Year

2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)

Forecast Year

2030

Number of Pages

235

Number of Tables & Figures

165

Customization Available

Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.


Global Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Report Segments:

The global Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry market is segmented on the basis of:

Types

On-board Charger, Off-board Charger

The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.

Applications

Residential charging, Public charging, Others

The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.

Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:

  1. AeroVironment
  2. ChargePoint
  3. Elektromotive
  4. LG Electronics
  5. Aker Wade
  6. ABB
  7. Lealacpower
  8. Chroma ATE
  9. Lester
  10. Silicon Labs
  11. BYD
  12. XJ Group
  13. NARI
  14. Huashang
  15. Wanma
  16. Dilong
  17. Potevio
  18. Kenergy
  19. Anhev
  20. Shuntang
  21. Tonhe

Global Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Overview


Highlights of The Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Report:

  1. The market structure and projections for the coming years.
  2. Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
  3. Historical data and forecast.
  4. Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
  5. Developments and trends in the market.
  6. By Type:

    1. On-board Charger
    2. Off-board Charger
  1. By Application:

    1. Residential charging
    2. Public charging
    3. Others
  1. Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
  2. Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
  3. Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
  4. Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.

We have studied the Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.

Regional Analysis

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Latin America

Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.

The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.

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Global Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Statistics

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  8. Customization of the Report Available

Frequently Asked Questions?


The electric vehicle charger (EVC) industry is a rapidly growing market that is expected to grow from $2.5 billion in 2020 to $11.1 billion by 2025, according to MarketsandMarketsu2019 report u201cElectric Vehicle Charger Market - Global Analysis and Forecast, 2020-2025u201d. The EVC industry has seen significant growth due to the increasing popularity of electric vehicles and the need for more charging infrastructure across the globe. The market is also benefitting from government initiatives such as tax breaks and subsidies that are encouraging consumers to switch over to electric vehicles.

Some of the major players in the electric vehicle charger (evc) industry market are AeroVironment, ChargePoint, Elektromotive, LG Electronics, Aker Wade, ABB, Lealacpower, Chroma ATE, Lester, Silicon Labs, BYD, XJ Group, NARI, Huashang, Wanma, Dilong, Potevio, Kenergy, Anhev, Shuntang, Tonhe.

                                            
1. Executive Summary

2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used

3. Research Methodology

4. Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Overview
   4.1. Introduction
      4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
      4.1.2. Market Definition
   4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
      4.2.1. Industry Outlook
   4.3. Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Dynamics
      4.3.1. Market Drivers
      4.3.2. Market Restraints
      4.3.3. Opportunity
      4.3.4. Market Trends
   4.4. Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market - Supply Chain
   4.5. Global Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Forecast
      4.5.1. Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
      4.5.2. Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
      4.5.3. Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Absolute $ Opportunity

5. Global Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
   5.1. Market Trends
   5.2. Introduction
      5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
      5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   5.3. Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      5.3.1. On-board Charger
      5.3.2. Off-board Charger
   5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
   5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Type

6. Global Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Analysis and Forecast by Application
   6.1. Market Trends
   6.2. Introduction
      6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
      6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   6.3. Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      6.3.1. Residential charging
      6.3.2. Public charging
      6.3.3. Others
   6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Application
   6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Application

7. Global Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Analysis and Forecast by Sales Channel
   7.1. Market Trends
   7.2. Introduction
      7.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Sales Channel 
      7.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Sales Channel
   7.3. Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Size and Volume Forecast by Sales Channel 
      7.3.1. Manufacturer/Distributor/Service Provider
      7.3.2. Aftermarket
   7.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Sales Channel
   7.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Sales Channel

8. Global Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
   8.1. Market Trends
   8.2. Introduction
      8.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
      8.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
   8.3. Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
      8.3.1. North America
      8.3.2. Latin America
      8.3.3. Europe
      8.3.4. Asia Pacific
      8.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
   8.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
   8.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
   8.6. Global Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026

9. North America Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Analysis and Forecast
   9.1. Introduction
      9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
      9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
   9.2. North America Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      9.2.1. U.S.
      9.2.2. Canada
   9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
   9.4. North America Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      9.4.1. Residential charging
      9.4.2. Public charging
      9.4.3. Others
   9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
   9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   9.7. North America Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      9.7.1. On-board Charger
      9.7.2. Off-board Charger
   9.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
   9.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   9.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
      9.10.1. By Country
      9.10.2. By Product Type
      9.10.3. By Application
      9.10.4. By Sales Channel
   9.11. North America Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026

10. Latin America Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Analysis and Forecast
   10.1. Introduction
      10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
      10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
      10.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
   10.2. Latin America Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      10.2.1. Brazil
      10.2.2. Mexico
      10.2.3. Rest of Latin America
   10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
   10.4. Latin America Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      10.4.1. Residential charging
      10.4.2. Public charging
      10.4.3. Others
   10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
   10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   10.7. Latin America Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      10.7.1. On-board Charger
      10.7.2. Off-board Charger
   10.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
   10.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   10.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
      10.10.1. By Country
      10.10.2. By Product Type
      10.10.3. By Application
      10.10.4. By Sales Channel
   10.11. Latin America Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026

11. Europe Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Analysis and Forecast
   11.1. Introduction
      11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
      11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
      11.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
   11.2. Europe Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      11.2.1. Germany
      11.2.2. France
      11.2.3. Italy
      11.2.4. U.K.
      11.2.5. Spain
      11.2.6. Russia
      11.2.7. Rest of Europe
   11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
   11.4. Europe Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      11.4.1. Residential charging
      11.4.2. Public charging
      11.4.3. Others
   11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
   11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   11.7. Europe Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Size an Volume Forecast by Type
      11.7.1. On-board Charger
      11.7.2. Off-board Charger
   11.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
   11.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   11.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
      11.10.1. By Country
      11.10.2. By Product Type
      11.10.3. By Application
      11.10.4. By Sales Channel
   11.11. Europe Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Demand Share, 2019-2026

12. Asia Pacific Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Analysis and Forecast
   12.1. Introduction
      12.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
      12.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
      12.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
   12.2. Asia Pacific Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      12.2.1. China
      12.2.2. Japan
      12.2.3. South Korea
      12.2.4. India
      12.2.5. Australia
      12.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
   12.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
   12.4. Asia Pacific Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      12.4.1. Residential charging
      12.4.2. Public charging
      12.4.3. Others
   12.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
   12.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   12.7. Asia Pacific Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      12.7.1. On-board Charger
      12.7.2. Off-board Charger
   12.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
   12.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   12.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
      12.10.1. By Country
      12.10.2. By Product Type
      12.10.3. By Application
      12.10.4. By Sales Channel
   12.11. Asia Pacific Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Demand Share, 2019-2026

13. Middle East & Africa Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Analysis and Forecast
   13.1. Introduction
      13.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
      13.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
      13.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
   13.2. Middle East & Africa Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      13.2.1. Saudi Arabia
      13.2.2. South Africa
      13.2.3. UAE
      13.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
   13.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
   13.4. Middle East & Africa Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
      13.4.1. Residential charging
      13.4.2. Public charging
      13.4.3. Others
   13.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
   13.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
   13.7. Middle East & Africa Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
      13.7.1. On-board Charger
      13.7.2. Off-board Charger
   13.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
   13.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
   13.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
      13.10.1. By Country
      13.10.2. By Product Type
      13.10.3. By Application
      13.10.4. By Sales Channel
   13.11. Middle East & Africa Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Demand Share, 2019-2026

14. Competition Landscape
   14.1. Global Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market: Market Share Analysis
   14.2. Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Distributors and Customers
   14.3. Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Industry Market: Competitive Dashboard
   14.4. Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy) 
      14.4.1. AeroVironment
         14.4.1.1. Overview
         14.4.1.2. Financials
         14.4.1.3. Developments
         14.4.1.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.2. ChargePoint
         14.4.2.1. Overview
         14.4.2.2. Financials
         14.4.2.3. Developments
         14.4.2.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.3. Elektromotive
         14.4.3.1. Overview
         14.4.3.2. Financials
         14.4.3.3. Developments
         14.4.3.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.4. LG Electronics
         14.4.4.1. Overview
         14.4.4.2. Financials
         14.4.4.3. Developments
         14.4.4.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.5. Aker Wade
         14.4.5.1. Overview
         14.4.5.2. Financials
         14.4.5.3. Developments
         14.4.5.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.6. ABB
         14.4.6.1. Overview
         14.4.6.2. Financials
         14.4.6.3. Developments
         14.4.6.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.7. Lealacpower
         14.4.7.1. Overview
         14.4.7.2. Financials
         14.4.7.3. Developments
         14.4.7.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.8. Chroma ATE
         14.4.8.1. Overview
         14.4.8.2. Financials
         14.4.8.3. Developments
         14.4.8.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.9. Lester
         14.4.9.1. Overview
         14.4.9.2. Financials
         14.4.9.3. Developments
         14.4.9.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.10. Silicon Labs
         14.4.10.1. Overview
         14.4.10.2. Financials
         14.4.10.3. Developments
         14.4.10.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.11. BYD
         14.4.11.1. Overview
         14.4.11.2. Financials
         14.4.11.3. Developments
         14.4.11.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.12. XJ Group
         14.4.12.1. Overview
         14.4.12.2. Financials
         14.4.12.3. Developments
         14.4.12.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.13. NARI
         14.4.13.1. Overview
         14.4.13.2. Financials
         14.4.13.3. Developments
         14.4.13.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.14. Huashang
         14.4.14.1. Overview
         14.4.14.2. Financials
         14.4.14.3. Developments
         14.4.14.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.15. Wanma
         14.4.15.1. Overview
         14.4.15.2. Financials
         14.4.15.3. Developments
         14.4.15.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.16. Dilong
         14.4.16.1. Overview
         14.4.16.2. Financials
         14.4.16.3. Developments
         14.4.16.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.17. Potevio
         14.4.17.1. Overview
         14.4.17.2. Financials
         14.4.17.3. Developments
         14.4.17.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.18. Kenergy
         14.4.18.1. Overview
         14.4.18.2. Financials
         14.4.18.3. Developments
         14.4.18.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.19. Anhev
         14.4.19.1. Overview
         14.4.19.2. Financials
         14.4.19.3. Developments
         14.4.19.4. Strategic Outlook
      14.4.20. Shuntang
         14.4.20.1. Overview
         14.4.20.2. Financials
         14.4.20.3. Developments
         14.4.20.4. Strategic Outlook

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