As EV Adoption Stalls Due To 'Chicken And The Egg' Situation, Hybrids Race Ahead
Portfolio Pulse from Surbhi Jain
Consumer preferences and OEM investments are shifting from electric vehicles (EVs) to hybrids due to high costs, sparse charging infrastructure, and politicized adoption. JPMorgan analyst Bill Peterson notes that hybrid vehicles are gaining traction as a bridge solution, impacting metals and critical minerals forecasts. U.S. automakers like Toyota, Ford, Kia, and Stellantis are increasingly focusing on hybrids over EVs.
May 29, 2024 | 1:28 pm
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Tesla's significant price cuts have led to a decline in EV incentives by 26% M/M in April, but EV inventory remains elevated with a 90-day supply.
Despite price cuts, Tesla's elevated inventory indicates a struggle to boost sales, which could negatively impact short-term stock performance.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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Ford aims to double its hybrid F-150 sales to 20%, indicating a strategic shift towards hybrids over EVs.
Ford's focus on increasing hybrid sales suggests a positive short-term impact on its stock as it adapts to current market trends.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Stellantis prioritizes hybrids and PHEVs as transitional solutions before expanding EV offerings, aligning with market trends.
Stellantis' strategic focus on hybrids and PHEVs aligns with market trends, likely leading to a positive short-term impact on its stock.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
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Toyota leads the U.S. hybrid market with 45% of its total volumes being hybrids. Hybrid sales in the U.S. increased by 17.8% Y/Y in April 2024.
Toyota's strong performance in the hybrid market and significant sales growth indicate a positive short-term impact on its stock.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90