Ben Campbell
Research Manager, Battery Next
Topical Expertise
BatteriesElectric vehicles (EVs)ModelingMarket research
About the Author
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Ben Campbell oversees the research team for Battery Next and analyzes the business models, manufacturing processes, and electrochemistry of batteries for stationary energy storage and electric transportation. Previously, he was a lead analyst at Cairn Energy Research Advisors (ERA), a specialty consulting company focused on batteries that E Source acquired in October of 2021. At Cairn ERA, he helped develop an industry-leading model for battery manufacturing costs and forecasted markets for EV batteries and charging infrastructure. He holds a BA in philosophy from Wake Forest University.
Insight
Slower adoption, higher prices, and an altered domestic supply chain: How policy changes could affect the US battery market
Key takeawaysWe revised our EV demand forecast between 2025–2032 to reflect the rise in EV prices as tariffs roll out and incentives roll back.Proposed tariffs, like the 921% antidumping tariff on graphite