Is there a stock that makes electric vehicle batteries?

Yes. There are many stocks for companies that make electric vehicle batteries. Some companies specializing in EV batteries include Panasonic, QuantumScape, and Solid Power.

What is the best EV stock to buy?

The best EV stock to buy will depend on your goals and risk tolerance. If you want to buy an automaker, you could invest in a company like BYD, the leading manufacturer of electric vehicles. If you're more interested in the companies benefiting from the shift to electric vehicles, you could invest further up the supply chain. Companies like Albemarle supply the raw components for EV batteries, and Panasonic produces the batteries themselves.

Who is the leading EV battery supplier?

Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited, commonly known as CATL, is the largest EV battery supplier in the world. The China-based company's batteries accounted for roughly 40% of the market share in the first half of 2026, and it supplies batteries to popular automakers, including Tesla, BMW, Toyota, and Honda.

What are the top 3 EV stocks?

The top EV stocks depend on your goals and risk tolerance. For automakers, BYD is the leader in electric vehicle manufacturing. Further up the supply chain, lithium supplier Albemarle makes a good investment, and battery supplier Panasonic could also be a great choice.

Is it a good time to invest in EV battery stocks?

The market for EV battery stocks is broad and ranges from material and component suppliers to auto manufacturers to pure-play battery makers. Some EV battery stocks may present good value right now relative to their growth opportunity, while others may seem overpriced. Whether now is a good time to buy will depend on the individual stock's value, outlook, and your risk tolerance.

Are EV battery stocks part of the clean energy sector?

Electric vehicles are widely considered a clean energy alternative to vehicles using internal combustion engines. The environmental benefits of EV batteries outweigh the costs.

Are EV battery stocks profitable right now?

EV battery stocks cover a wide range of companies. Some of them are already profitable, mostly supported by additional businesses, including auto manufacturing. Some are pre-revenue, merely producing prototypes of new EV battery technologies.

Should I invest in individual EV battery stocks or ETFs?

The EV battery industry is set to keep growing as more automakers expand their electric vehicle lineups. That should support steady growth among EV stocks. If you want to dig into individual companies or target a specific part of the industry, such as EV battery makers or lithium miners, you may be able to find great companies trading at fair prices. An ETF focused on the EV industry can offer broader exposure, but it may charge a hefty fee.

10 Best Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Stocks for 2026 and How to Invest

By Adam Levy – Updated Aug 11, 2026 at 2:18 PM EST | Fact-checked by Margo Winton Parodi

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Invest in EV battery stocks to capitalize on rising electric vehicle demand.
Focus on companies innovating in battery technology and safety features.
Look for firms with growth potential in EV battery production and materials supply.

Interested in electric vehicle battery stocks? The automotive industry is increasingly shifting toward electric vehicle batteries instead of internal combustion engines. There's a clear demand for electric vehicles at the right price point. Investors who want to get ahead of that demand can do so by looking at the companies producing EV batteries, the most important and costly components of EVs.

If electric vehicle production significantly increases over the next decade, the demand for EV batteries will skyrocket similarly.

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10 top electric vehicle battery stocks for 2026

Electric vehicle (EV) battery stocks range from fully integrated auto manufacturers developing their own battery designs and technologies to specialists focusing on solid-state batteries. It also includes companies providing key materials or ancillary equipment for development, testing, and safety. Here are the top picks.

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Ticker Information Table
Name and ticker	Market capMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.	Dividend yield	Industry
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)	$1.4 trillion	0.00%	Automobiles
Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM)	$230.3 billion	1.47%	Automobiles
Honeywell Technologies (NASDAQ:HON)	$68.9 billion	2.04%	Industrial Conglomerates
BYD Company (OTC:BYDDY)	$42.2 billion	0.46%	Automobiles
Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI)	$10.4 billion	0.00%	Automobiles
Albemarle (NYSE:ALB)	$16.2 billion	1.18%	Chemicals
Panasonic (OTC:PCRFF)	$64.0 billion	0.95%	Household Durables
QuantumScape (NASDAQ:QS)	$3.5 billion	0.00%	Auto Components
Solid Power (NASDAQ:SLDP)	$531.7 million	0.00%	Auto Components

Data as of Aug 29, 2026. Showing 9 of 9 total entries.

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1. Tesla

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NASDAQ: TSLA

Tesla

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$348.75

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$1.4T

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$345.20 - $358.80

52wk Range

$297.38 - $498.83

Volume

33M

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41.3M

Gross Margin

18.85%

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Tesla (TSLA -1.71%) is the largest auto manufacturer by market cap and exclusively builds electric vehicles. While it partners with several battery suppliers, it's behind the designs.

Tesla has a built-in customer for its battery designs: itself. However, Tesla's auto sales have been falling as competitors enter the market, especially in Europe. Investors are hoping the introduction of its robotaxi service will be met with strong demand, pushing more Tesla vehicles onto the streets.

2. Toyota Motor

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NYSE: TM

Toyota Motor

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$194.48

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$230B

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$192.55 - $196.51

52wk Range

$166.10 - $248.90

Volume

427.8K

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477.2K

Gross Margin

16.74%

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1.47%

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NASDAQ: HON

Honeywell Technologies

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$217.43

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$69B

Day's Range

$215.09 - $221.45

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$195.77 - $260.15

Volume

2.1M

Avg Vol

3.4M

Gross Margin

37.84%

Dividend Yield

2.04%

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You might know the Honeywell (HON -1.34%) name because it designed your home thermostat. It also designs safety systems for commercial buildings, avionics systems for commercial airlines and the military, and systems to automate safety and efficiency in various work environments.

Honeywell doesn't design EV batteries itself. Instead, it uses its expertise in safety automation to make them safer. Battery manufacturers can incorporate Honeywell's technology into their battery packs to help prevent fires. Honeywell's systems can detect thermal runaway by sensing off-gassing or particulate matter, providing ample time for a driver to stop the car and seek repairs before a battery fire.

While the battery safety business is only a tiny part of Honeywell, the growing trend toward battery-only vehicles provides an ample runway for growth in the segment.

4. BYD

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OTC: BYDDY

BYD Company

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(-0.43%) $-0.05

Current Price

$11.45

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Market Cap

$42B

Day's Range

$11.36 - $11.54

52wk Range

$9.21 - $14.64

Volume

676.5K

Avg Vol

1.4M

Gross Margin

23.94%

Dividend Yield

0.46%

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BYD (BYDDY -0.43%) is an integrated EV company based in China, and it's one of the world's most valuable automakers. It manufactures and sells hybrid and battery-powered cars, buses, trucks, and monorails, as well as batteries, semiconductors, and other components used in its EVs.

BYD's EVs are top sellers in China and Europe. It's the leading global manufacturer of battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids by a wide margin. As a fully integrated EV company, it is benefiting from brisk sales in its battery business.

5. Li Auto

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NASDAQ: LI

Li Auto

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$12.23

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$10B

Day's Range

$12.12 - $12.43

52wk Range

$11.65 - $27.10

Volume

1.8M

Avg Vol

3.7M

Gross Margin

13.53%

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Li Auto (LI +0.41%) is a Chinese auto manufacturer specializing in plug-in hybrid EVs, which offer a combustion backup to their battery-powered engine. This allowed it to scale its battery pack production earlier than many competitors, giving it a cost advantage. Li still sources its battery cells from third parties, including China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL), and its cost advantage is eroding as other competitors scale.

Li launched its first battery-only vehicle in 2024. The Mega minivan received a lukewarm reception, as did Li's second pure-electric vehicle, the i8 (a full-size SUV). The company continues to release new vehicles for the battery-only lineup, but finding its market has been difficult.

6. Albemarle

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Albemarle

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$137.36

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$16B

Day's Range

$135.73 - $141.22

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$71.25 - $221.00

Volume

1.4M

Avg Vol

2.3M

Gross Margin

23.84%

Dividend Yield

1.18%

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Albemarle (ALB +1.17%) is one of the world's top lithium producers -- a key component in most EV batteries. The mining and base materials company has narrowed its focus on lithium in recent years.

Lithium prices are cyclical, leading to periods of strong revenue and profit growth and periods of spending cuts. Amid low lithium prices in 2024, Albemarle had to cut back on overhead and its capital expenditures to account for the market weakness. The moves put the business on a much better financial footing while enabling it to ramp back up as prices climb again.

Given the expected boom in EV sales over the next decade, Albemarle could have plenty of tailwinds to keep its overall trajectory headed higher for years to come. The company has assets in Chile and Australia that can produce lithium more cheaply than competitors, allowing it to remain profitable in tough times and competitive when prices rise.

7. Panasonic

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OTC: PCRFF

Panasonic

Today's Change

(-1.54%) $-0.43

Current Price

$27.42

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Market Cap

$64B

Day's Range

$27.40 - $27.86

52wk Range

$10.00 - $30.44

Volume

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11.1K

Gross Margin

31.67%

Dividend Yield

0.95%

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Japanese conglomerate Panasonic is a large producer of EV batteries and has been a partner and supplier of Tesla for many years. The two companies first entered into a supply agreement in 2009. Although Panasonic is no longer Tesla's exclusive battery supplier, the company continues to produce a high volume of batteries for the EV carmaker via its gigafactory joint venture.

Panasonic's relationship with Tesla as a supplier may not last forever. It's working to expand its supplier relationships, including a deal with Lucid (LCID -1.57%) at the end of 2022. It also inked deals with Subaru (FUJHY +2.11%) and Mazda (MZA +1.59%) in 2024 and Amazon's (AMZN +3.97%) Zoox in 2025.

While Panasonic isn't a pure-play EV battery company, it's likely to remain a leader in the sector.

8. LG Energy Solution

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LG Energy Solution is the third-largest EV battery supplier in the world. The Korean company works with global automakers in the U.S., Japan, and Korea.

The company is aggressively expanding its production capacity to benefit from economies of scale in the highly commoditized EV battery industry. Management is targeting 30 GWh of capacity by the end of 2026, up from 17 GWh at the end of 2025.

It continues to invest in R&D to improve battery technology, focusing on features such as faster charging speeds that could help differentiate its product.

9. QuantumScape

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NASDAQ: QS

QuantumScape

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Current Price

$5.61

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$3.5B

Day's Range

$5.57 - $6.08

52wk Range

$4.77 - $19.07

Volume

18.8M

Avg Vol

23.3M

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QuantumScape (QS -4.92%) is developing solid-state battery technology to increase EV range and enable faster charging. The U.S. company is just beginning to test its battery technology at scale.

QuantumScape is spending heavily to bring its technology to market. The company delivered its first prototype battery samples to EV automakers in 2022. Testing has gone well, with its auto manufacturing partners impressed with the performance. It has since signed multiple major commercial deals to license its technology. Still, management doesn't expect to generate meaningful commercial sales until late 2026 or 2027.

Ultimately, if its technology fails or is a commercial flop, QuantumScape's stock could become worthless. Still, this is a promising EV battery company with immense growth potential if its research and development (R&D) efforts bear fruit.

10. Solid Power

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NASDAQ: SLDP

Solid Power

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$2.33

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$532M

Day's Range

$2.33 - $2.41

52wk Range

$1.98 - $8.86

Volume

2.3M

Avg Vol

4.1M

Gross Margin

-11396.57%

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Solid Power (SLDP -1.90%) designs solid-state battery technology. Management intends to license its designs or sell its solid electrolyte for use in production at other battery manufacturers. Its technology is also compatible with existing technologies, so its designs can get to market faster.

In 2024, Solid Power won a $50 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy to produce its electrolyte materials for solid-state batteries. The award should help bolster its cash runway, as its minimal partner revenue began to stall in the latter half of 2024.

Since it's backed by Ford and BMW, it should have customers lined up for its batteries if it can execute on its timeline. BMW has already begun testing vehicles powered by its battery technology in Munich. Still, there's a risk that its technology won't work as well as expected or that competitors will develop a better product in that time.

How to invest in EV battery stocks

Investing in EV battery stocks is simple. The following steps will walk you through it.

Open your brokerage account: Log in to your brokerage account where you handle your investments. If you don't have one yet, take a look at our favorite brokers and trading platforms to find the right one for you.
Search for the stock: Enter the ticker into the search bar to bring up the stock's trading page.
Decide how many shares to buy: Consider your investment goals and how much of your portfolio you want to allocate to this stock.
Select order type: Choose between a market order to buy at the current price or a limit order to specify the maximum price you're willing to pay.
Submit your order: Confirm the details and submit your buy order.
Review your purchase: Check your portfolio to ensure your order was filled as expected and adjust your investment strategy accordingly.

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Benefits and risks of investing in EV battery stocks

The benefits of investing in EV battery stocks include:

A secular trend: Automakers are increasing their production of electric vehicles as demand continues to rise. Batteries are the most costly component of new EVs.
Government support: The Inflation Reduction Act introduced incentives for EV battery production in the United States. Recent legislation has tightened requirements for manufacturers to receive those incentives, but they may still encourage new production and innovation in the industry.
Nearing an inflection point: As EV battery technology improves and production costs decrease, we may be nearing an inflection point at which the cost of owning an electric vehicle falls below that of an internal combustion vehicle for most consumers, accelerating growth.

The risks of investing in EV battery stocks include:

Execution risk: EV batteries require extensive testing for both safety and quality. If a product doesn't meet an automaker's requirements or a competitor offers a superior product, it could reduce sales and profitability.
Supply chain risk: The raw materials and components used to manufacture EV batteries are sourced from around the world. One supply chain hitch could cause delays and increase manufacturing costs, weighing on profitability.

Methodology: How these stocks were chosen

The companies above represent a range of leaders in electric vehicle battery technology and ancillary industries supporting its development. There are companies at every stage of the growth curve: from pre-revenue start-ups to well-established auto manufacturers. Investors interested in EV battery stocks should be able to find an investment that suits their investment style and risk appetite.

Should you invest in EV battery stocks?

There are a variety of ways to invest in EV battery stocks, from component suppliers to auto manufacturers to the battery makers themselves. Not every one of those stocks will necessarily be a great investment all the time, and not all of them will fit in every portfolio. Whether you should invest in an EV battery stock will depend on exactly what you're looking to add to your portfolio, the individual stock's value and outlook, and your risk tolerance.

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About the Author

Adam Levy is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering technology, consumer, and financial stocks and how policy, economic, and consumer trends shape personal finance, Social Security and retirement savings. Before The Motley Fool, Adam was a financial advisor at Edward Jones. He studied finance and electrical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University.

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Adam Levy has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Honeywell International and Tesla. The Motley Fool recommends BYD Company. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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