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How to Invest in Electric Vehicles in 2025
Karl
24th Jun 2025
Investors around the world are rushing to buy electric vehicle (EV) stocks right now, and for good reason. From government mandates and showroom sales surging, to charging networks expanding and improved EV tech, 2025 is shaping up to be a major year for the EV sector.
In this guide, updated for June 2025, we’ll help you navigate how to invest in EVs, from handy ETFs and global carmakers to battery technology and charging infrastructure. We’ll also cover why 2025 could be a breakout year and highlight the risks to keep in mind.
Why 2025 Could Be EV’s Big Year
First, let’s take a look at why 2025 could be a pretty big year for the electric vehicle market!
1. EV sales are hitting new highs
The UK saw over 100,000 EVs sold in March, a 42% rise year-on-year. Registrations are now up around 28–29% compared to last year.
Globally, EV sales are forecast to hit 22 million in 2025, up from 17 million in 2024.
2. Regulatory tailwinds remain strong
The UK is pushing ahead with its ban on new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, with 2025 ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) targets nearing 28%, though it’s slightly behind.
Even the US, despite policy hiccups, still leads in battery plant investments thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act.
3. Better tech and more choice
Many of the early barriers that stopped people from making the swap to electric don’t exist any more. EV models are getting cheaper, with longer range and faster charging.
Public charging stations in the UK have hit 75,000, with a 32% jump over the past year.
How to Invest in Electric Vehicles in 2025
If you want to invest in the EV market there are essentially three ways to go about it.
You can either buy a specialist exchange-traded fund, or buy shares in businesses involved in the manufacturing of EVs.
Buy an EV-focused ETF
One of the easiest ways to start is with an ETF that invests in a range of EV-related companies. Some popular options include:
- Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF
- iShares Self-Driving EV & Tech ETF
- KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility ETF
Here’s how to do it:
- Open an account on a UK investment platform like Invest Engine or eToro.
- Search for your chosen ETF by name or ticker.
- Check charges, holdings, and past performance.
- Decide how much to invest and place your order.
Investing via an ETF is low-cost, diversified, and easy, even if you don’t want to pick specific EV stocks.
Buy Shares Directly in EV Manufacturers
If you prefer getting hands-on, investing in individual EV makers is an option. Here are some of the most popular companies:
- Tesla (TSLA): Still dominant, especially with robotaxis on the rise
- BYD: China-backed and twice the size of Tesla in sales, now entering the UK .
- NIO: A growing Chinese brand planning UK entry; share price volatile .
Here’s how to do it:
- Use a broker that offers US and/or Hong Kong markets (e.g. Trading212).
- Fund your account and convert currency if needed.
- Search for the stock ticker and research company data (earnings, tech, risks).
- Place a buy order when you’re ready.
Picking individual stocks can be appealing because you can back the brands you believe in. But remember: big returns can come with big swings.
Invest in EV Component & Infrastructure Companies
Another way to invest in electric vehicles is to invest in companies that make, ship and maintain the electric vehicle industry.
Some examples include:
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Battery makers: Firms like QuantumScape or EVE Energy (now listing in Hong Kong).
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Chipmakers & sensors: Think NVIDIA or Luminar.
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Charging networks: Companies like ChargePoint, Blink, or UK-based Connected Kerb.
Here’s how to do it:
- Pick a sector and research stocks. Look at company fundamentals, investor sentiment and news.
- Sign up for a sustainable investment platform that offers the stocks that you would like to buy.
- Deposit funds into your account and search for the stock.
- Place an order.
The Risks of Investing in Electric Vehicles
If you’ve a hunch the EV sector has further to grow, there’s nothing inherently wrong with putting your money where your mouth is.
Whether you buy an EV exchange-traded fund, purchase shares in an electric car manufacturer, or invest in a company that’s indirectly involved in the sector, these are all valid ways to go about it.
However, when it comes to investing in the EV market, there are risks you should know about.
The first to bear in mind is the fact that the EV sector can be heavily depend on external factors. For example, lithium-ion batteries account for a large part of the EV manufacturing process. This means if there’s ever a supply issue with these batteries, it has the potential to have a huge, knock-on impact for EV prices.
Also, as we’ve seen with Tesla’s share price, the value of EV makers can be highly volatile. It’s one of the reasons why Tesla shares are often popular among day traders.
Of course holding highly volatile shares can be risky, especially if they account for a significant portion of your allocation. To minimise this risk, it can be a good idea to diversify your portfolio.
As with any type of investing, you capital is at risk. To learn more about investing, do sign up to our fortnightly MoneyMagpie Investing Newsletter. It’s free and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Disclaimer: MoneyMagpie is not a licensed financial advisor and therefore information found here including opinions, commentary, suggestions or strategies are for informational, entertainment or educational purposes only. This should not be considered as financial advice.
INVESTING IN ELECTRIC CARS? WELL, LETS SEE: THEY ARE RARE THAN THE OTHERS, ARE MORE EXPENSIVE AND REQUIRE ELECTRIC STATION!
ARE IN ALL THE PLACES EXISTING ELECTRIC STATIONS? OF COURSE NOT!!! NOT!!!NOT!!!!
AND THE CONSUMERS OF THAT ARTICLE- ALSO THE PRODUCERS – HAVE TO HAVE AND ACCOUNT THAT!
AND HERE IS ANOTHER CRUCIAL QUESTION- AND THE BAD EMISSIONS OF THE ELECTRIC CARS IN THE ATMOSPHERE?
THEY ARE HIGHER THAN THE EMIISSIONS OF THE HABITUAL CARS!
AND SO, WHAT WE DO?
KIND REGARDS,
TEODORA
3.7.2025
SOFIA
BECAUSE I KNOW THAT THEY KNOW!