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 Jun 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST | Fact-checked by Parker Hicks

Key Points

Invest in EV battery producers to benefit from rising electric vehicle demand.
Focus on well-positioned companies like Tesla and BYD, leaders in EV and battery tech.
Consider market trends and government incentives affecting the EV battery sector.

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. The 10 below are top picks among the group.

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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)	$1.5 trillion	0.00%	Automobiles
Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM)	$191.3 billion	1.60%	Automobiles
Honeywell Technologies (NASDAQ:HON)	$71.7 billion	2.15%	Industrial Conglomerates
BYD Company (OTC:BYDDY)	$42.1 billion	0.46%	Automobiles
Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI)	$11.0 billion	0.00%	Automobiles
Albemarle (NYSE:ALB)	$14.1 billion	1.36%	Chemicals
Panasonic (OTC:PCRFF)	$62.1 billion	0.98%	Household Durables
QuantumScape (NASDAQ:QS)	$3.6 billion	0.00%	Auto Components
Solid Power (NASDAQ:SLDP)	$528.7 million	0.00%	Auto Components

Data as of Jul 17, 2026. Showing 9 of 9 total entries.

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1. Tesla

NASDAQ: TSLA

Tesla

Today's Change

(-2.47%) $-9.66

Current Price

$381.41

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$1.5T

Day's Range

$377.29 - $385.65

52wk Range

$297.82 - $498.83

Volume

1.6M

Avg Vol

50.4M

Gross Margin

19.07%

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Tesla (TSLA -2.47%) is the largest auto manufacturer by market cap, exclusively building electric vehicles. While it partners with several suppliers for batteries, 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

Today's Change

(-1.20%) $-2.15

Current Price

$177.61

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$191B

Day's Range

$177.31 - $179.15

52wk Range

$166.10 - $248.90

Volume

389.9K

Avg Vol

525.1K

Gross Margin

16.72%

Dividend Yield

1.60%

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NASDAQ: HON

Honeywell Technologies

Today's Change

(-0.50%) $-1.13

Current Price

$225.20

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$72B

Day's Range

$224.53 - $230.29

52wk Range

$195.77 - $260.15

Volume

94.1K

Avg Vol

2.9M

Gross Margin

38.06%

Dividend Yield

2.15%

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You might know the Honeywell (HON -0.58%) 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.

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4. BYD

OTC: BYDDY

BYD Company

Today's Change

(-1.05%) $-0.12

Current Price

$11.31

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$42B

Day's Range

$11.16 - $11.33

52wk Range

$9.21 - $17.07

Volume

740.2K

Avg Vol

1.8M

Gross Margin

23.94%

Dividend Yield

0.46%

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BYD (BYDDY -1.05%) 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 the 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, consistently selling more than double the number of its closest competitor. As a fully integrated EV company, its battery business is benefiting from brisk sales.

5. Li Auto

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NASDAQ: LI

Li Auto

Today's Change

(-3.65%) $-0.47

Current Price

$12.39

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$11B

Day's Range

$12.35 - $12.76

52wk Range

$11.65 - $32.02

Volume

6.6M

Avg Vol

4.2M

Gross Margin

15.91%

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Li Auto (LI -3.65%) 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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NYSE: ALB

Albemarle

Today's Change

(1.15%) $1.37

Current Price

$120.83

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$14B

Day's Range

$116.48 - $122.25

52wk Range

$64.95 - $221.00

Volume

97K

Avg Vol

2.3M

Gross Margin

18.53%

Dividend Yield

1.36%

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Albemarle (ALB +1.15%) 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 will put the business on a much better financial footing while enabling it to ramp back up when 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.

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7. Panasonic

OTC: PCRFF

Panasonic

Today's Change

(-7.28%) $-1.94

Current Price

$24.65

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$62B

Day's Range

$24.65 - $24.80

52wk Range

$9.25 - $30.20

Volume

858

Avg Vol

15.5K

Gross Margin

31.40%

Dividend Yield

0.98%

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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 co-located its North American battery production facility in Nevada with Tesla's massive Gigafactory 1 and expanded there in 2021 by installing a new production line. In 2025, it started production in its new Kansas City factory, one of the largest facilities in North America.

Panasonic's supplier relationship with Tesla may not last forever. It's working to expand its supplier relationships, including a deal with Lucid (LCID +14.16%) at the end of 2022. It also inked deals with Subaru (FUJHY +1.29%) and Mazda (MZDAY +1.61%) in 2024.

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

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8. LG Energy Solution

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.

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9. QuantumScape

NASDAQ: QS

QuantumScape

Today's Change

(-0.76%) $-0.05

Current Price

$5.86

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$3.6B

Day's Range

$5.64 - $6.01

52wk Range

$5.64 - $19.07

Volume

21.3M

Avg Vol

26.2M

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QuantumScape (QS -0.76%) 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.

Although QuantumScape believes its balance sheet is strong enough to cover several more years of development and testing, investing in the company is risky. It's pre-revenue, and 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 come to fruition.

10. Solid Power

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NASDAQ: SLDP

Solid Power

Today's Change

(-1.70%) $-0.04

Current Price

$2.31

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$529M

Day's Range

$2.23 - $2.35

52wk Range

$2.21 - $8.86

Volume

2.9M

Avg Vol

6.4M

Gross Margin

-4091.68%

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Solid Power (SLDP -1.70%) 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 revenue from partners began to stall in the latter half of 2024.

In 2026, the company plans to expand its electrolyte production capacity by 150% to 75 metric tons, and by 2028, it could produce 140 metric tons. 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.

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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 app: 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 come from all over the world. A single hitch in the supply chain could cause delays and increase manufacturing costs, weighing on profitability.

Methodology: How these stocks were chosen

The companies above present 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.

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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.

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

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10 top electric vehicle battery stocks for 2026

1. Tesla

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2. Toyota Motor

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4. BYD

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5. Li Auto

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6. Albemarle

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7. Panasonic

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8. LG Energy Solution

9. QuantumScape

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10. Solid Power

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Benefits and risks of investing in EV battery stocks

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Is there a stock that makes electric vehicle batteries?

Is there a stock that makes electric vehicle batteries?

What is the best EV stock to buy?

What is the best EV stock to buy?

Who is the leading EV battery supplier?

Who is the leading EV battery supplier?

What are the top 3 EV stocks?

What are the top 3 EV stocks?

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

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

Are EV battery stocks part of the clean energy sector?

Are EV battery stocks part of the clean energy sector?

Are EV battery stocks profitable right now?

Are EV battery stocks profitable right now?

Should I invest in individual EV battery stocks or ETFs?

Should I invest in individual EV battery stocks or ETFs?

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Is there a stock that makes electric vehicle batteries?

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What is the best EV stock to buy?

Who is the leading EV battery supplier?

Who is the leading EV battery supplier?

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