The global fluids market for electric vehicles accounted for $850.9 million in 2018 and is expected to reach $5.74 billion by 2029. The market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 18.66% during the forecast period 2019 to 2029.
The global fluids market for electric vehicles is mainly segmented on the basis of product type, vehicle type, and propulsion type, and distribution channel type. This research also analyzes the adoption of electric vehicle fluids market in different regions and countries.
The prominent types of fluids which are being adopted for enhanced application in electric vehicles are greases, heat transfer fluids, driver system fluids, and brake fluids. The application of these types of fluids is in various components such as e-motors, battery systems, bearings, constant velocity joints, power electronics, gears, and the braking system of electric vehicles.
The growth in the global fluids market for electric vehicles is attributable to the rising demand for efficient and durable fluids for electric vehicles. Generally, various components of an electric vehicle generate a lot of heat during the operation of the vehicle, such as the battery system and the e-motors. This has further led to the need for better thermal management in these vehicles. The new EV fluids have added additives and dielectric properties which makes them suitable for application in electric vehicle components.
The major factor hindering market growth are certain technical challenges, such as higher cost and the viability of developing immersion cooling battery systems.
The increasing application areas for new fluids in an electric vehicle have led to the surging demand for various types of coolants and lubricants. Automotive OEMs have partnered with various fluid providers for sourcing fluids for their electric vehicles to improve the driving experience, which in turn, can increase the electric vehicle sales, which is expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period.
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape of the fluids market for electric vehicles consists of different strategies undertaken by major players across the oil & gas and lubrication industry to gain market presence. Some of the strategies adopted by electric vehicle fluids manufacturers are new product launches, business expansions, and partnerships, and collaborations. Among all the strategies adopted, new product launches are the leading choice of strategy implemented in the competitive landscape.
ExxonMobil, Total, Shell, Castrol, Valvoline, and Lubrizol are some of the leading players in the global fluids market for electric vehicles. Engineered Fluids, M&I Materials, and Dober are some of the emerging private companies which have remained in the limelight since last few years in the field of fluids market for electric vehicles.
Key Companies Profiled
ExxonMobil, Total, Shell, Castrol, Valvoline, Lubrizol, Engineered Fluids, M&I Materials, Dober, FUCHS, Afton Chemicals, 3M, Petronas, Motul, PolySi Technologies Inc, Kluber Lubrication, Panolin International Inc, and Infineum International Limited.
Major Questions Answered
Which EV fluid type segment is expected to witness the maximum demand growth in the global fluids market for electric vehicles during 2019-2029?
What is the patent landscape for the global fluids and lubricants market for electric vehicles?
Which are the key EV parts that generate demand for different types of fluids and lubricants and which of these parts would help foster the future demand for different types of fluids and lubricants?
Which are the players that are catering to the demand for different EV fluids?
What are the key offerings of the prominent companies in the market for fluids for electric vehicles?
Which regions and countries are leading in terms of consumption of global fluids market for electric vehicles, and which of them are expected to witness high demand growth from 2019 to 2029?
How does the pricing of different fluids and lubricants vary across regions and countries?
Key Topics Covered
1 Global Analysis 1.1 Products and Specifications 1.1.1 Heat Transfer Fluids 1.1.2 Drive System Fluids 1.1.3 Brake Fluids 1.1.4 Grease 1.2 Demand Analysis (By Product) 1.2.1 Demand Analysis (by Product Type (by Application)), Value and Volume Data, 2018-2029 1.2.1.1 Grease 1.2.1.1.1 E-motors 1.2.1.1.2 Bearings 1.2.1.1.3 Constant Velocity Joints (CV Joints) 1.2.1.1.4 Others 1.2.1.2 Heat Transfer Fluids 1.2.1.2.1 Batteries 1.2.1.2.2 E-motors 1.2.1.2.3 Power Electronics 1.2.1.2.4 Others 1.2.1.3 Drive System Fluids 1.2.1.3.1 Gears 1.2.1.3.2 E-motors 1.2.1.3.3 Others 1.2.1.4 Brake Fluids 1.2.2 Demand Analysis (by Distribution Channel), Value and Volume Data, 2018-2029 1.2.2.1 OEMs 1.2.2.2 Aftermarket 1.3 Product Benchmarking: Growth Rate - Market Share Matrix 1.3.1 Opportunity Matrix, by Region 1.3.2 Opportunity Matrix, by Product Type 1.4 Patent Analysis 1.5 Global Pricing Analysis 1.6 Technology Roadmap
2 Regional Analysis 2.1 North America 2.2 South America 2.3 Europe 2.4 United Kingdom (U.K.) 2.5 Middle East and Africa 2.6 China 2.7 Asia-Pacific & Japan
3 Competitive Benchmarking & Company Profiles 3.1 Competitive Benchmarking 3.2 Company Profiles 3.2.1 Type 1 Companies (By Product Offerings): Point Solution Providers 3.2.1.1 3M 3.2.1.1.1 Company Overview 3.2.1.1.1.1 Product Portfolio 3.2.1.1.1.2 Production Sites and R&D Analysis 3.2.1.2 Afton Chemicals 3.2.1.3 Engineered Fluids 3.2.1.4 Dober 3.2.1.5 FUCHS 3.2.1.6 Infineum International Limited 3.2.1.7 Klber Lubrication 3.2.1.8 M&I Materials Limited 3.2.1.9 Motul 3.2.1.10 PANOLIN International Inc. 3.2.2 Type 2 Companies (By Product Offerings): Multiple Solution Providers 3.2.2.1 Castrol 3.2.2.2 Electrolube 3.2.2.3 Exxon Mobil Corporation 3.2.2.4 Lubrizol 3.2.2.5 Petronas 3.2.2.6 PolySi Technologies Inc. 3.2.2.7 Royal Dutch Shell 3.2.2.8 Total Lubricants 3.2.2.9 Valvoline Inc. 3.2.3 Other Key Companies
4 Research Methodology 4.1 Data Sources 4.1.1 Primary Data Sources 4.1.2 Secondary Data Sources 4.2 Data Triangulation 4.3 Market Estimation & Forecast 4.3.1 Factors for Data Prediction and Modelling
