Building a domestic electric vehicle supply chain in Europe to rival China’s would require massive investment and coordination, as the continent grapples with fragmented production networks and higher costs. Experts warn that replicating China’s vertically integrated model—where battery materials, manufacturing, and assembly are tightly linked—poses significant challenges for European policymakers and automakers. The region’s reliance on imported critical minerals and competing national interests further complicates efforts to create a self-sufficient EV ecosystem. With China dominating key stages of the supply chain, Europe faces a steep uphill battle in achieving energy transition goals without major structural changes.
Replicating China’s EV Supply Chain in Europe Is Costly Task Bloomberg
