A clear timeline of how Europe fell a decade behind on lithium-ion—while Tesla and BYD scaled.
Europe’s EV Wake-Up Call: Rethinking Strategy to Compete with US and China
Europe’s EV advantage wasn’t lost overnight
It was lost one missed decision at a time.
But here’s the kicker
It was lost one missed decision at a time.
But here’s the kicker
GetFocus data flagged the signs long ago. Lithium-ion and LFP were already pulling ahead while Europe hedged its bets. Now, with a new battery race underway, the window to reclaim leadership is closing fast,
Before you dive in, here’s a quick preview 👀 of what to expect:
Why LFP batteries are now dominating, and why most European EVs won’t feature them until 2025.
The next frontier in battery tech: graphene-coated silicon anodes and what it will take for Europe to lead this time.

