Electric vehicle production to increase in 2026
A new survey has found that more than two thirds of vehicle manufacturers expect to increase electric vehicle production this year.
Meanwhile, more than half said manufacturing electric vehicles is easier than it was a year ago, with 41% agreeing that manufacturing costs have come down.
This is according to ABB Robotics’ latest Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey, which was conducted in partnership with Automotive Manufacturing Solutions.
However, the survey also revealed that vehicle manufacturers are increasingly focused on hybrids, with even stronger production growth for this powertrain predicted in the next 12 months.
Positive picture
Joerg Reger, managing director of ABB Robotics Automotive Business Line, said: “This year’s survey presents a more positive picture of EV manufacturing than we have seen in previous years.
“Key indicators such as manufacturing time, cost and integration show that EV production is increasingly becoming a known quantity.
“Manufacturers are no longer asking whether they can build EVs; they are focused on how to build them efficiently, profitably and alongside other powertrains. Investment in robotics, automation and flexible manufacturing is a key driver behind this growing confidence, helping producers scale EV output while remaining responsive to changing market conditions.”
