EY Electric Vehicle Battery Value Chain Solutions

Our approach

Our approach helps original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), startups and battery manufacturers make informed decisions that optimize the performance, lifespan and financial value of EVs and their batteries while identifying new revenue streams and realizing business potential.

From strategic roadmapping and scalability to feasibility analysis and financial modeling for financial viability assessments and resource optimization, you can count on us for end-to-end project management and comprehensive oversight.

Our approach starts with deploying a cross-business-unit program governance model and pressure-tested execution processes that are tailored to EV battery production and recycling. While our PMO enables the adoption of governance and processes, our project managers will drive the execution of those processes, starting from securing incentives to establishing gigafactories. We integrate precision and foresight into every project phase, including the optimization of location and chemistry strategies, to enable seamless setup and operations.

Bringing together leading-edge practices and technologies to the EV battery space and leveraging EY-Nottingham Spirk Innovation Hub and EY Digital Operations Hub@MxD, we can help you harness the potential of digital manufacturing while driving advancements in battery production processes and technologies.

We deploy advanced enterprise resource planning (ERP) and manufacturing execution system (MES), including our bespoke (SAP) EY Battery Cell Assembling and (SAP) Battery Recycling ERP template accelerators. These tools are crafted to streamline operations in battery manufacturing and recycling, enabling efficiency and intelligent connectivity.

Teaming with battery analytics resources allows us to embed top-tier analytics into manufacturing processes. Melding our experience with leading technologies, we integrate manufacturing data with testing and quality control processes, significantly enhancing ramp-up times and production yields. Our analytics extend to sophisticated demand forecasting models that leverage historical data and market trends.

This allows for better inventory management, more accurate production planning and a reduction in the risk of overproduction or underproduction. State-of-the-art analytical tools provide real-time insights, enabling immediate adjustments and optimizations for consistently high-quality production and maximized operational efficiency. 

We integrate sophisticated supply chain logistics to verify smooth and uninterrupted material and information flow, a crucial factor in preventing bottlenecks and maintaining a consistent production pace. In addition to logistical efficiency, we focus on robust procurement strategies, securing reliable material sources and optimizing procurement processes to counter market fluctuations and disruptions.

The synergy of advanced logistics with resilient procurement enhances the overall operational efficiency of your supply chain, equipping it to adapt and excel amid the industry’s evolving challenges. 

Our advanced Battery Passport and traceability systems offer a comprehensive, auditable record of battery materials from sourcing to recycling, verifying adherence to global standards and regulations. We assist in recording critical information, including quality certifications, in the Battery Passport. This process confirms that each battery's journey from manufacturing to end of life is meticulously documented, providing confirmation of quality and compliance.

By maintaining transparent and traceable records, including quality certifications, we build consumer and stakeholder trust, delivering ethical sourcing, top-notch quality and sustainable practices. Additionally, the Battery Passport system is key to promoting a sustainable battery circular economy – providing essential data for effective recycling and reuse strategies, and paving the way for a more sustainable future in the EV battery industry.