India’s EV Battery Demand Set to Soar 14-Fold to 256.3 GWh by 2032
India’s EV battery demand is forecast to rise sharply over the next decade, surging from an estimated 17.7 GWh in 2025 to 256.3 GWh by 2032, according to the 2025 EV Battery Technology Review Report by Customized Energy Solutions (CES). This amounts to more than a 14-fold increase in battery demand across the country’s electric vehicle sector. The Economic Times
The report highlights that this dramatic growth will be driven by several converging factors, including rising fuel prices, strong consumer interest in EVs, rapid launches of new electric models, and sustained government policy support aimed at boosting EV adoption nationwide.
CES projects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 35 % through 2032, signaling one of the most significant expansions in any part of India’s automotive ecosystem. Increased uptake of EVs, from two- and three-wheelers to passenger cars and commercial fleets, will underpin the bulk of this demand surge.
A key element in this growth story is the advancement in battery technologies. Innovations such as next-generation LFP (lithium iron phosphate) cells exceeding 300 Wh/kg and emerging sodium-ion battery technologies are expected to improve driving ranges, make EVs more affordable, and enhance safety, all of which can further encourage EV adoption.
However, the report also warns of ongoing challenges. India’s battery manufacturing ecosystem still faces hurdles, including limited domestic reserves of critical raw materials, high capital requirements for gigafactory build-outs, and technology reliance on global suppliers. Addressing these challenges will require targeted policy support, strategic investments, and stronger collaboration between industry and government.
Editor’s View
The India EV battery demand forecast isn’t just an energy story; it’s a game-changer for the entire automotive and mobility sector, including the tyre industry. As EV battery demand grows more than 14-fold by 2032, this massive shift towards electrification will reshape vehicle design, drivetrain dynamics, and ultimately tyre requirements.
Electric vehicles. whether two-wheelers, three-wheelers, or passenger cars. bring distinct tyre performance needs compared to traditional internal combustion vehicles. EVs typically put higher instantaneous torque through tyres, demand lower rolling resistance for efficiency, and require compounds and constructions that balance grip with quietness and durability under heavier battery loads. In other words, a booming EV battery market signals a parallel shift in tyre development priorities.
For tyre manufacturers and suppliers, anticipating and aligning with this EV transition can create new opportunities. Tyre makers will need to innovate in low-rolling-resistance tread compounds, EV-specific load ratings, and designs that support regenerative braking and electric-specific dynamics. Plus, as India boosts its local EV ecosystem with focused policy incentives and manufacturing growth, tyre companies that invest early in EV-ready product lines will be better positioned as the market scales.
In short, the EV battery boom is not just about energy storage; it’s a structural shift that will ripple into how vehicles, and their tyres, are built and chosen by millions of Indian consumers in the coming decade.
