Electric Vehicle Battery Cooling Plate Market Size - By Vehicle, By Technology, By Material, By Sales Channel, Share, Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2034

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Electric Vehicle Battery Cooling Plate Market Size

The global electric vehicle battery cooling plate market was valued at USD 2.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.3% between 2025 and 2034. The demand for EV battery cooling plates is propelled by the global adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and emission regulations, government subsidies on EV production, and aggressive decarbonization targets. Investment is intensifying in advanced thermal management systems such as liquid-cooled plates which improve battery efficiency, safety, and endurance due to more focus on these parameters. The formation of battery manufacturing clusters and government-sponsored R&D initiatives have also accelerated the pace of development of EV thermal systems.
 

Electric Vehicle Battery Cooling Plate Market

Indirectly aiding the market for high-performance cooling mechanisms is European Union’s “Fit for 55” climate package that accompanied EV battery innovation provisions along with safety and recyclability mandates on batteries. The package boosts cooling solution demand while simultaneously increasing the market’s ecosystem services. The goal of these programs is to enhance the competitiveness of the US market which the Department of Energy (DOE) through its Vehicle Technologies Office is pursuing by initiating multiple projects for efficient battery thermal management systems for commercial scale EV fleet deployment.
 

To sustain the high EV battery performance targets, MAHLE GmbH developed innovative aluminum-based flat cooling plates with high dissipation capacity in March 2023. The plates, which are less expensive, also support the industry’s desire for light-weight materials.
 

The development of new high-density lithium-ion batteries and solid-state batteries with higher heat generation have increased the demand for sophisticated cooling plates. This has caused several industries to partner with one another to design advanced cooling systems for next-generation EVs. With the increased competition in the EV market, advanced technologies, and thermal infrastructure systems, precision engineering has become a key element of vehicle architecture and user interaction design, ensuring that EV battery cooling plates will always be central to developing future mobility technologies.
 

For example, Sanhua Automotive broadened its scope of integrated thermal systems for electric vehicles in early 2023, fueled by the NEV policy's subsidized approach and enhanced regulation directed at the country's thermal management innovations. The policy also enforces compulsory safety criteria for effective battery cooling, catalyzing competition amongst regional suppliers.
 

Electric Vehicle Battery Cooling Plate Market Trends

  • The Tesla Model Y also has additional cooling plates incorporated into its structural battery pack in 2022, and now the other leading EV manufacturers are also developing advanced designs for these cooling plates to enhance battery safety and eliminate thermal runaway while managing increasing battery energy density. The new Model Y improves thermal management in its new design while also minimizing weight.
     
  • BMW Group has also jumped on the bandwagon of adopting climate responsive EV technologies by introducing next generation liquid cooled aluminium plates for the thermal management systems of their EVs and vehicles in January 2023, tailored to regulate the battery temperature during extreme hot and cold weather.
     
  • The amendments in the FAME-II policies in India now require the installation of precise performance cooling thermal management systems on high speed EVs, resulting in an increase in the adoption of liquid cooled aluminium and copper plates among local EV OEMs. It seems that liquid cooling is being incorporated for even the most basic of features in local EV OEMs.
     
  • As of April 2023, MAHLE with Siemens announced a joint venture to develop smart cooling systems with integrated sensors on plates to physically measure thermal activity in real time. This marks new advancements in vehicle thermal management systems by shifting the industry focus and increasing reliance on advanced analytical systems in EVs.
     
  • Fleet operators and commercial capture users are taking up additional features of cooling plate technology for long-haul and high-usage vans. For instance, Amazon delivery vans are reported to be using advanced cooling features from Rivian who, in the pilot operations during mid-2023, claimed battery performance and lifecycle improvement.
     
  • An increasing number of flexible battery configurations, particularly out of China, are BaaS (Baas-as-a-service) and stationary swap station models aimed at cooling and durable performance design features. NIO Inc. in its second-generation battery swap stations launched in 2023 claimed the application of high-efficiency cooling plates improved the safety and reduced the warm idle sail during rapid swaps.
     

Electric Vehicle Battery Cooling Plate Market Analysis

Electric Vehicle Battery Cooling Plate Market, By Vehicle, 2022 - 2034 (USD Billion)

Based on vehicle, the electric vehicle battery cooling plate market is divided into BEV, PHEV, and HEV. In 2024, the BEV segment dominated the market accounting for around 65% share and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 17.1% during the forecast period.
 

  • The BEV segmentation has a considerable impact on the EV battery cooling plate market as it depends solely on electric batteries for BEVs depend solely on electric power and thus require augmented levels of performance in thermal management systems to guarantee optimal battery temperature. The absence of an internal combustion engine significantly alters performance sustainability over time and required high-performance thermal management systems.
     
  • Both consumers and suppliers anticipate to BEV in order to satisfy the emission quotas set by regulations. Accordingly, there is an increase in the need for development in these sectors. For effective city driving and long-distance traveling, high energy density, long service life, and low self-discharge are vital attributes of batteries.
     
  • Promotion of the new SEAL BYD EV began in October 2023, which introduced a new structural battery package with lower energy loss and better thermal performance due to aluminium cooling plates. The advanced thermal solution for batteries showcased with BEVs suggests the movement towards reliable and safe electric transport.

 

Electric Vehicle Battery Cooling Plate Market Share, By Technology, 2024

Based on technology, the electric vehicle battery cooling plate market is segmented into liquid cooling, air cooling, and PCM cooling. In 2024, the liquid cooling segment dominates the market with 76% of market share and the segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 16% from 2025 to 2034.
 

  • Since the liquid cooling mechanism enables mitigation of high thermal loads for contemporary electric vehicles, it has gained dominance in the EV battery cooling plate market. With the aid of liquid cooling systems, substantiating temperature control for compact and modern EV batteries is maintained uniformly, thereby enhancing safety and operational reliability. 
     
  • For high-performance and long-range batteries in EVs, Liquid cooling systems are preferred because of fast charging capabilities being essential for service life expansion. Both urban and fleet EVs benefit from liquid cooled plates, as they significantly outperform air cooled plates. 
     
  • For example, in August 2023, Tesla introduced an upgraded Model 3 Highland featuring a re-engineered battery module with integrated liquid cooling plates, improving charging efficiency and thermal stability in high-temperature environments—showcasing the growing reliance on liquid cooling to meet evolving EV performance standards.
     

Based on material, the electric vehicle battery cooling plate market is segmented into aluminum, copper, and stainless steel. Aluminium is expected to dominate as it reduces overall EV weight, helping improve vehicle range and energy efficiency.
 

  • The aluminium segment leads the market of EV battery cooling plates due to the reasons of heat conduction, light weight, and corrosion resistance of the material. These features allow for effective cooling along with low weight of the vehicle which is critical in improving the range of the EV and optimizing the performance of its battery.
     
  • Along with possessing liquid cooling system compatibility, the complex geometry of battery packs also allows for using Aluminium in mass-production electric vehicles. This makes Aluminium the go-to metal for OEMs when designing battery cooling plates due to its low cost, structural versatility, and ability to be recycled.
     
  • Moreover, the increasing adoption of structural battery packs and high-density battery modules has elevated demand for precision-engineered aluminium cooling plates. In 2023, several leading manufacturers including MAHLE and Modine expanded their aluminium-based thermal solutions to align with next-gen EV architectures and sustainability targets.

 

China Electric Vehicle Battery Cooling Plate Market Size, 2022- 2034 (USD Million)

In 2024, China in Asia Pacific dominated the electric vehicle battery cooling plate market with around 68% market share and generated around USD 840 million revenue.
 

  • China possesses the strength within the region of Asia Pacific as the largest EV battery cooling plate market owing to their active EV manufacturing, extensive battery production capabilities, and strong support for vehicle electrification projects. China's initiatives revolving around cooling technologies scaling with battery management systems, along with their ecosystem revolving around EVs has positioned them at the forefront. 
     
  • Robust policies, such as subsidizing expenditures on electric vehicles (EVs), implementing battery safety enhancing cooling technologies, and actively reinforcing the NEV mandate, maintain the expansion of the economy within China. Economic growth is also aided when there is domestic innovation in silicon/carbon battery thermal management systems by supporting the “Made in China 2025” initiative.
     
  • To serve as an example of the EV initiatives within China, SAIC Motor and CATL brand launched a next-gen EV platform in July 2023 featuring aluminium liquid cooled battery plates that significantly enhance thermal efficiency and supercharging functionality. This marks not only the integration of advanced thermal cooling components into mainstream EVs but also demonstrates China’s dominance in the development of battery cooling plates.
     

The electric vehicle battery cooling plate market in Germany is expected to experience significant and promising growth from 2025 to 2034.
 

  • The EV battery cooling plate market is led by Germany within Europe due to the country’s well developed automotive industry, use of electric vehicles, and regulations requiring improved vehicle efficiency and safety for batteries. Advanced engineering and innovation in thermal management position the country as a stronghold of battery cooling technology.
     
  • The Precision Engineering Research Group Faculty of Engineering, University of Bristol Germany’s focus on the electric vehicle battery’s performance, safety, and thermal characteristics resulted in critical implementation of high-efficiency cooling systems such as liquid-cooled aluminium plates by major industry players such as Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. This is part of the country’s energy and mobility transition framework.
     
  • In October 2023, Mahle GmbH, a thermal management supplier from Germany, furthered local OEMs’ compliance with EU battery safety and durability requirements by advancing the production line for next-gen liquid battery cooling plates. These changes consolidate Germany’s position of European innovation in thermal solutions within the developing ecosystem of electric vehicles in the region.
     

The electric vehicle battery cooling plate market in the U.S. is expected to experience significant and promising growth from 2025 to 2034.
 

  • The market of EV battery cooling plates is wholly dominated by the US owing to the country’s electric vehicle innovation, advanced thermal management development for vehicles with a focus on safety and performance, and an emergent battery manufacturing ecosystem.
     
  • Major Michigan, California, and Texas are also important EV producing states hosting OEMs and component manufacturers who are actively engaged in liquid cooled aluminium and copper plates development to guarantee battery performance under extreme temperature and long endurance driving conditions.
     
  • Modine Manufacturing Company from the US updated their portfolio with new custom EV and school bus battery cooling plates in August 2023. Modification of existing products is being undertaken due to provisions of the clean transportation order. This expansion is due to the federal financial incentives provided by the Inflation Reduction Act as well as the focus on domestic production under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that aims to solidify the position of the US in thermal solutions for electric vehicles.
     

The electric vehicle battery cooling plate market in UAE is expected to experience significant and promising growth from 2025 to 2034.
 

  • The UAE's adoption of electrified transport and expansion of electric vehicle infrastructure, along with the Decarbonization goals under the Energy Strategy 2050, are aiding the nation to emerge as a strategic player in the EV battery cooling plate market. The high temperatures the country experiences further highlights the importance of effective battery cooling technologies and the management of thermal systems.
     
  • The development of government-sponsored initiatives aimed at encouraging the adoption of EVs, coupled with smart mobility planning, is stimulating primary equipment manufacturers and parts suppliers to also design hybrid and advanced liquid cooling solutions appropriate for high thermal environments.
     
  • This year, an initial project was set up by the UAE to incorporate advanced cooling systems for EV batteries into public bus and autonomous fleet operations within the Smart City areas of Dubai. supported by DEWA, RTA, and other private stakeholders, this forms part of a wider proposition to integrate climate-conscious powered EV solutions into sustainable mobility frameworks.
     

Electric Vehicle Battery Cooling Plate Market Share

  • The top 7 companies in the global electric vehicle battery cooling plate market are Sanhua Group?, Valeo, Modine Manufacturing Company, MAHLE GmbH, Boyd Corporation, Dana Limited, and Nippon Light Metal who contribute around 27% of the market in 2024.
     
  • Sanhua Group innovations in thermal management benefits EV and PHEV because the company has incorporated very compact and efficient battery cooling plates. In 2024, Ultra lightweight aluminium micro channel cooling plates were added to the portfolio. Sanhua maintains global partnerships with EV manufacturers and strategically funded R&D centers in China and Europe to reinforce his leadership in thermal solutions for the fast-paced electrified transportation industry. 
     
  • Within the electric vehicle cooling plate market, Wears holds the leadership position. The company implements smart thermal management systems that automatically adjust based on the real-time diagnostics of the car to maximize efficiency as well as enhance the lifespan of the battery.
     
  • Valeo added AI enhanced heat channeling and fluid flow cooling systems to next generation modular integrated thermal systems for increased cooling of high-capacity EV batteries in 2024. Valeo’s Cooling Technologies leadership for sustainable and modular EV cooling solutions is being strengthened by the deepening alliance with European automakers and participation in the EU green mobility projects.
     
  • Modine Manufacturing is broadening the scope of its custom-engineered thermal management solutions. Modine provides battery cooling plates for electric vehicles (EVs) that operate in harsh climates with severe fluid sustaining corrosion.
     
  • In 2024, Modine Introduced new dual-phase liquid cooled plates for use in commercial EVs and off highway electric machinery. The company's in-house meet fabrication shops design modular thermal enclosures, further customizing regional thermal simulation to OEMs. This strategy aims to strengthen the competitive advantage in the North American and European EV supply chains, especially in fleet electrification, capturing more market share.
     

Electric Vehicle Battery Cooling Plate Market Companies

Major players operating in the electric vehicle battery cooling plate industry are:

  • Boyd
  • BorgWarner
  • Dana
  • MAHLE
  • Modine Manufacturing Company
  • Nippon Light Metal
  • Sanhua Group?
  • Senior Flexonics
  • Sogefi Group
  • Valeo
     

With the growing adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs), the focus is being shifted to battery thermal management and range improvements through new battery cooling plate designs. Furthermore, there is an increase in the use of lightweight, high-performing cooling materials such as aluminium and advanced composites, which are aimed at lowering the vehicle's weight, while simultaneously increasing the dissipation of heat.
 

OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer) are building modular and scalable systems of liquid cooling plates for passenger EVs (Electric Vehicles), heavy-duty trucks, and delivery vans. The emphasis is now placed on high-efficiency, multi-channel, and fully integrated high-voltage charging EV-battery, low thermal load, fast charging systems that reduce stress heating and maximize charging cycles on the battery.
 

Firms are embedding AI-based thermal analytics, smart sensors, and real-time diagnostics into cooling plates, allowing predictive maintenance and thermal optimization under various driving conditions. This has led to the emergence of “cooling-as-a-service” business models where OEMs and fleet operators adopt customizable thermal management units to reduce operational downtime and improve total cost of ownership (TCO).
 

Also, the integration of cooling systems with energy recovery features and the overall thermal management system of the vehicle, i.e., cabin and inverter cooling, ensure streamlined energy pathways and improved efficiency. These alterations are forming strategic partnerships and collaboration between EV manufacturers, Tier 1 cooling system suppliers, and thermal technology start-ups to build coherent energy-efficiency aligned infrastructures for EVs designed for carbon neutrality and sustainable long-term use.
 

Electric Vehicle Battery Cooling Plate Industry News

  • In March 2024, Valeo announced the launch of its next-gen liquid-cooled battery plate system tailored for high-performance BEVs and PHEVs. The system incorporates multi-channel aluminium flow paths and an adaptive coolant distribution network, enhancing thermal efficiency by up to 30% and extending battery life under extreme fast-charging scenarios.
     
  • In February 2024, Sanhua Automotive revealed a strategic collaboration with a leading Chinese EV manufacturer to co-develop integrated cooling solutions that merge battery, inverter, and e-motor cooling through a single thermal loop. The solution is aimed at lowering vehicle system complexity and cost while maintaining optimal thermal management.
     
  • In January 2024, Modine Manufacturing Company opened its new thermal systems R&D facility in Michigan, USA. The center is dedicated to prototyping advanced EV battery cooling plates using sustainable materials and additive manufacturing techniques, supporting both OEM-specific and modular thermal platform development for global markets.
     
  • In December 2023, Dana Incorporated introduced a lightweight, copper-aluminium hybrid cooling plate optimized for high-power density EV batteries. The product delivers superior thermal conductivity with reduced weight, designed for premium EVs and performance vehicles in North America and Europe.
     
  • In November 2023, Boyd Corporation secured a multi-million-dollar contract with a major U.S. EV startup to supply custom-engineered battery cooling plates for its next-gen SUV line. The deal includes the integration of smart thermal sensors and real-time data feedback systems to monitor and adjust cooling performance.
     
  • In October 2023, MAHLE GmbH and a European EV consortium began trials of 3D-printed stainless steel cooling plates for high-load commercial EV batteries. This experimental project aims to boost cooling precision in large format batteries while enabling rapid design iterations for commercial vehicle platforms.
     
  • In September 2023, Senior Flexonics showcased its ultra-compact liquid cooling plates for pouch cell battery configurations at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich. Designed for lightweight EVs and e-motorcycles, the plates improve thermal uniformity and prevent thermal runaway under fast-charging conditions.
     

The electric vehicle battery cooling plate market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue ($ Mn/Bn) and volume (Units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

Market, By Vehicle

  • BEV
  • PHEV
  • HEV

Market, By Technology

  • Liquid
  • Air
  • PCM

Market, By Material

  • Aluminium
  • Copper
  • Stainless steel

Market, By Sales Channel

  • OEM
  • Aftermarket

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Nordics
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • ANZ
    • Southeast Asia
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Argentina
  • MEA
    • UAE
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa

 

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