ESS Price Forecasting Report (Q1 - 2025 Update)

Current tariffs around 40%, after “pauses” will likely be double

U.S. price for locally integrated system (top) and imported DC block (bottom), 320Ah cells, 5MWh, cells DDP from China (US$/kWh)

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Between April 2nd and May 12th 2025, actions by the Trump administration on tariffs significantly altered the effective costs of goods imported from China, including battery systems, cells, and components. As of the end of May, there are still 30% tariffs on all goods entering the U.S. with China as the country of origin. For battery systems, cells, and components, there are also section 301 tariffs (7.5% on lithium-ion batteries until January 1st, 2026, 25% on battery parts, materials, and lithium-ion batteries after January 1st) as well as a baseline 3.4% ad valorem tariff.

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