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Seminar Overview: The Electric Vehicle Battery Market

On December 25th, 2025, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will host a pivotal seminar focused on the electric vehicle (EV) battery and materials market. The session will feature Hiroshi Sato, Senior Manager from Fujikoku's Energy Systems Division, who will provide insights into the latest trends and business opportunities supporting the new era of electric vehicles.

Current Market Landscape

In recent times, the EV market has seen a slowdown among major manufacturers, paired with tariff policies imposed by the U.S. government, leading to a reevaluation of hybrid vehicles. While the prospect of the market has shifted away from solely promoting EVs, the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, as advocated by various countries including Japan and those in Europe and the U.S., positions EVs as a primary solution. Despite facing headwinds, the market continues to expand.

This seminar aims to adapt from an overly optimistic approach to EV adoption to a more realistic perspective acknowledging the changing landscape, thereby showcasing the vital role of vehicle batteries and materials that are in a transformative phase.

Seminar Topics

The seminar will cover the following key areas:

1. Market Environment Surrounding EVs: A deep dive into the current state of the market and the factors influencing it.
2. Long-term Market Forecast for EVs: Insights into anticipated growth and trends over the coming years.
3. Outlook for Vehicle Batteries and Materials:
- Historical data and forecasts for vehicle battery market size.
- Predictions regarding the battery materials market.
4. Latest Trends in Vehicle Batteries:
- Distribution of production capacity.
- Influx and exit of companies in this space.
- Viability of reducing dependence on China.
- Development trends of next-generation batteries, including all-solid batteries.
5. Latest Trends in Battery Materials:
- Country-wise production share and its implications.
- Assessment of market entrants and exits.
- Feasibility of diversifying supply away from China.
- Risks associated with resource depletion.
- Efforts to strengthen origin regulations.
- Developments in next-gen materials for liquid lithium-ion batteries.
6. Business Opportunities in Battery and Materials Industry: Analysis on potential business ventures and opportunities, along with a presentation of relevant reports.
7. Q&A Session: An interactive segment allowing attendees to engage with the speaker.
8. Networking and Exchange Session: A unique opportunity for participants to connect with each other and the speaker, which could lead to fruitful business relationships and expansions.

Participation Methods

Attendees can choose between in-person attendance or live streaming, making it accessible for everyone interested.

Registration Fee

The cost to attend is ¥37,630 (including tax) for one participant. For companies registering two or more attendees simultaneously, the fee is reduced to ¥32,630. Municipal employees can register for ¥11,000 for up to two participants (in either format).

Post-Seminar Interaction

Participants will have the opportunity to ask the speaker questions post-seminar, facilitating interaction that can lead to essential networking insights for future business endeavors.

Contact Information

For further inquiries:

• - Organization: Japan Planning Institute
• - Address: 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Kowa Hiroo Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
• - Phone: 03-5793-9761
• - Fax: 03-5793-9767
• - Website: JPI Official Site

About JPI

For over half a century, JPI has been a trusted bridge between politics, governance, and business, providing valuable insights into national policies and projects. Our seminars bring together senior managers to share expertise and foster genuine collaboration in real-time.