Theme IntelligenceUpdated May 6, 2026

EV Stocks: The Electric Vehicle Theme Screener and Research Hub

Track EV makers, charging networks, battery suppliers, power semis, and electrification enablers in one place. Spot leadership and verify what is actually driving the move.

Investment Thesis

A research-first view of electric-vehicle exposure for separating real adoption winners from narrative-only names.

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Anish Das
Research by Anish DasFounder and Editor

Performance Dashboard

How the EV theme has traded against the market

Use the basket chart to see whether the move is broad-based or being carried by a narrow set of names.

EV Basket +123.0%SPY +29.5%QQQ +41.6%
Equal-weight EV basketS&P 500QQQ

Live Screener

Rank the EV Stocks with live market and fundamental data

Scan the leaders, compare returns against growth and valuation, then open the full screener when you want to refine the universe.

23 stocks foundUpdated 2026-05-06T14:45:45.168Z
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TickerCompanyMkt CapYTDRev G TTMGross MOp Margin
Tesla, Inc.$1.46T-11.1%2.3%18%4.6%
Toyota Motor Corporation$247.62B-12.8%6.4%19.9%10%
General Motors Company$68.66B-6%-2%10.9%1.6%
STMicroelectronics N.V.$50.82B108.9%0.6%33.9%2.7%
Ford Motor Company$45.79B-12.4%3.8%12.2%1.4%
ON Semiconductor Corporation$40.39B81.1%-9%32.3%12.5%
Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC$40.24B-3.7%23.5%-43.1%-89.1%
Li Auto Inc.$35.7B3.1%-11.1%20.5%4.4%
Albemarle Corporation$22.93B35.4%-4.4%
Stellantis N.V.$20.86B-37%114.5%-2.7%-14.5%
Rivian Automotive, Inc.$18.06B-24.8%10.4%2.7%-66.5%
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.$13.23B32.9%-9.2%29.3%23.5%
NIO Inc.$12.34B14.8%30.4%9.9%-33.3%
BorgWarner Inc.$11.86B22.8%0.1%18.7%3.7%
Aptiv PLC$11.69B-30.1%5.2%19.1%5.8%
XPeng Inc.$5.52B-22.6%66.4%14.3%-16.3%
QuantumScape Corporation$4.45B-34.4%
Lucid Group, Inc.$2.06B-43.9%28.6%-92.8%-258.7%
Lithium Americas Corp.$1.34B15.7%
EVgo, Inc.$659M-31.8%51%21%-28.8%
ChargePoint Holdings, Inc.$137M-10.1%-1.4%30.5%-51.1%
Blink Charging Co.$83M-2.2%-22.3%31.4%-160.6%
Solid Power, Inc.$762719-24.5%-11.7%5%-463.7%

Valuation Pulse

Are EV Stocks cheap or expensive right now?

Aggregated DCF intrinsic value and Wall Street analyst consensus across the theme universe — see where the opportunities and risks sit before you commit capital.

DCF Intrinsic Value

2 of 23 stocks with a DCF view

Median -10%

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Undervalued

1

Fair Value

1

Overvalued

Wall Street Consensus

22 stocks with analyst coverage

Median +19%
Buy (11)Hold (10)Sell (1)

50%

Buy or Strong Buy

+19%

Median Target Upside

Daily Intelligence

What is driving the EV theme today

Start with the daily narrative, then review the setups across the value chain with catalyst and valuation context before you act.

Today's Brief

Apr 10, 2026

MIXED

EV sector shows mixed momentum. NIO’s first GAAP profit and 50% jump in Q1 deliveries fuel optimism, while Tesla’s EU self‑driving approval boosts its tech edge. Rivian’s AI focus and Polestar’s strong European sales add upside, but Lucid’s price slump and Ford’s lower Q1 profitability temper enthusiasm. Battery‑tech plays (Li Auto, QuantumScape) and traditional automakers (GM, Stellantis) offer varied prospects. Regulatory support and consumer shift to EVs remain key drivers, yet supply‑chain constraints and competitive pricing create divergence across the theme.

Top Drivers

First GAAP profit and 50% Q1 delivery surge signal strong demand.

EU approval of self‑driving software expands regulatory foothold.

AI‑driven strategy positions Rivian for future growth.

Polestar’s record Q1 retail sales confirm European momentum.

All‑time low price offers a potential entry point amid valuation concerns.

Featured Setups By Segment

Featured names with catalyst and valuation context

These are the cards worth scanning first: current narrative, Street target, VCP DCF view, peer-multiple verdict, and forward estimates in one place.

EV Manufacturers

Automakers where EV deliveries, pricing, margins, and model execution are central to the equity story.

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TSLA

Tesla, Inc.

$389.30$1.46T1M +10%
BULLISH

Tesla’s latest production ramp for the Semi and confirmation of Optimus launch boost confidence, while analysts highlight long‑term growth prospects. However, some voices label the stock overpriced, adding caution.

Street

Hold

Target $450.45 • +16% • 81 analysts

VCP DCF

DCF unavailable

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Peers

Overvalued

-61% • 75/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev +5%

Base target $159.21 • 60/100 confidence

Where Will Tesla Be in 10 Years?

fool.com • 2026-04-30 00:30

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RIVN

Rivian Automotive, Inc.

$14.60$18.06B1M -5%
MIXED

RIVN is highlighted as a top EV pick, yet investors face uncertainty ahead of its Q1 earnings and an upcoming investor update, while slowing sales and a CEO compensation spike raise concerns.

Street

Buy

Target $18.36 • +26% • 28 analysts

VCP DCF

DCF unavailable

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Peers

Undervalued

+714% • 41/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev +26%

30/100 confidence

2 Top EV Stocks to Buy Right Now

fool.com • 2026-04-29 02:15

Charging and Power Electronics

Charging networks, onboard power, and silicon suppliers that benefit as vehicles and fleets electrify.

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CHPT

ChargePoint Holdings, Inc.

$6.33$137M1M +29%
BULLISH

ChargePoint shares surged 15.3% today, driven by analyst optimism that the recent rally could signal sustained strength as the company expands its EV charging network.

Street

Hold

Target $7.50 • +18% • 21 analysts

VCP DCF

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Peers

Undervalued

+251% • 48/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev +3%

20/100 confidence

Strength Seen in ChargePoint (CHPT): Can Its 15.3% Jump Turn into More Strength?

zacks.com • 2026-04-15 07:05

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ON

ON Semiconductor Corporation

$102.70$40.39B1M +62%
BULLISH

ON is in the spotlight ahead of its Q1 earnings release, with analysts tracking guidance; the company also announced an expanded partnership with Geely to supply semiconductors for automotive applications, strengthening its auto market position.

Street

Buy

Target $62.40 • -39% • 45 analysts

VCP DCF

DCF unavailable

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Peers

Overvalued

-11% • 67/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev -1%

Base target $102.70 • 59/100 confidence

ON Set to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?

zacks.com • 2026-04-29 13:10

Battery Materials and Storage

Lithium, battery materials, and next-gen storage names tied to pack economics and supply-chain tightness.

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SQM

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.

$92.64$13.23B1M +15%

No fresh company update today.

Street

Hold

Target $75.50 • -19% • 16 analysts

VCP DCF

DCF unavailable

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Peers

Overvalued

-32% • 72/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev +16%

34/100 confidence

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QS

QuantumScape Corporation

$7.26$4.45B1M +15%
BULLISH

QuantumScape is positioned as a buy ahead of its Q1 2026 earnings webcast, driven by analysts’ optimism over its solid battery‑tech pipeline and potential upside.

Street

Hold

Target $10.20 • +40% • 11 analysts

VCP DCF

DCF unavailable

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Peers

Peer view unavailable

36/100 confidence

VCP Est.

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Prediction: QuantumScape (QS) Stock Is a Buy Before April 22

fool.com • 2026-04-09 11:10

EV Drivetrain and Components

Automotive suppliers, power electronics, and drivetrain component makers whose product lines shift materially as vehicles electrify.

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APTV

Aptiv PLC

$54.83$11.69B1M -9%
MIXED

APTV shares fell 6% versus a 2% market decline; Q1 earnings forecast down 12% YoY, yet analysts remain bullish on its long‑term EV supply chain role.

Street

Buy

Target $94.75 • +73% • 33 analysts

VCP DCF

overvalued

-32% • FV $40.94

Peers

Undervalued

+79% • 73/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev -5%

Base target $42.65 • 54/100 confidence

Aptiv PLC (APTV) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights

zacks.com • 2026-04-28 18:53

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STM

STMicroelectronics N.V.

$57.18$50.82B1M +61%
BULLISH

STM is driven by new ultralow‑power image sensors enabling always‑on vision in personal electronics, and analysts expect earnings to rise, boosting upside.

Street

Buy

Target $57.50 • +0.6% • 29 analysts

VCP DCF

DCF unavailable

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Peers

Fair

-3% • 51/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev -4%

Base target $57.18 • 48/100 confidence

STMicroelectronics brings always-on vision to next-generation personal electronics with new ultralow-power image sensors

globenewswire.com • 2026-04-28 02:00

More Daily Summaries

Review the rest of the names in the theme that have fresh stock-level news coverage today.

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TM

Toyota Motor Corporation

BULLISH

Toyota’s Hydrogen Solutions unit secured key certifications for commercial fuel cell units, bolstering its commercial fuel cell strategy and positioning for future growth.

Earnings Calendar

Upcoming earnings across EV Stocks

Earnings are the single biggest catalyst for theme stocks. Track which names report soon and prepare before the move.

No earnings in the next 30 days

No names in this theme are scheduled to report in the next month.

Dates can shift, so if you are tracking a specific stock, open its page for the latest earnings calendar and setup.

Theme Breakdown

How the EV universe breaks down

These buckets separate the companies building, supplying, and monetizing the theme across the value chain.

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EV Manufacturers

Automakers where EV deliveries, pricing, margins, and model execution are central to the equity story.

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02

Charging and Power Electronics

Charging networks, onboard power, and silicon suppliers that benefit as vehicles and fleets electrify.

CHPTEVGOONBLNK
03

Battery Materials and Storage

Lithium, battery materials, and next-gen storage names tied to pack economics and supply-chain tightness.

ALBSQMQS
04

EV Drivetrain and Components

Automotive suppliers, power electronics, and drivetrain component makers whose product lines shift materially as vehicles electrify.

APTVBWASTMON

How This Basket Is Built

  • Curated EV ecosystem universeThe basket covers more than automakers. It includes charging, battery materials, power electronics, software, and grid-enablement names where EV adoption can move revenue, margins, or valuation.
  • Listed common stocks and liquid ADRs onlyThe page is designed for public-market investors, so it focuses on listed equities with enough liquidity, coverage, and financial disclosure to support real research work.
  • Equal-weight theme basket for performanceThe chart measures whether EV leadership is broad-based instead of letting a single mega-cap dominate the read.
  • Market context layered on top of fundamentalsDaily theme and stock summaries help investors judge whether demand, pricing, battery costs, and margins are improving fast enough to justify the move.
Quick Read

What Counts as an EV Stock

This is an EV ecosystem page, not just a pure-play automaker list.

  • Vehicle makers sit at the center, but not the whole thesis
  • Charging, battery materials, and power semis often move first
  • Enablers only belong when EV demand can change the economics

EV investing is a value-chain problem. Automakers capture headlines, but charging networks, battery suppliers, silicon vendors, and grid-capacity names often tell you more about whether adoption is broadening or stalling. Stocks qualify when EV demand can change revenue growth, margin structure, or the valuation narrative.

Quick Read

How to Read the EV Cycle as an Investor

Deliveries matter, but pricing, battery costs, and balance-sheet durability matter more.

  • Watch volume and order momentum, but check gross margin next
  • Track battery materials and charging utilization for confirmation
  • Use the table to separate scale winners from capital-hungry laggards

The EV cycle is not just about unit growth. Investors need to know whether demand arrives at attractive pricing, whether battery costs are helping or hurting, and whether the company can fund capacity without stressing the balance sheet. Performance, valuation, quality, and news in one workflow lets you check if leadership is broad and whether the catalyst is real.

Quick Read

Where the Real Risk Lives in EV Stocks

The biggest mistakes come from paying for volume growth without enough proof on margins, funding, or durability.

  • Price cuts can boost deliveries while destroying the earnings story
  • High capex and weak liquidity punish second-tier names quickly
  • Policy shifts and rate changes can reshape demand faster than investors expect

EV stocks move hard on narrative, but durable winners prove themselves through execution: better manufacturing economics, tighter cost control, stronger balance sheets, and demand that holds when incentives or rates shift. Weaker names often look optically cheap right before capital intensity and margin pressure become impossible to ignore.

Frequently Asked Questions

Companies whose revenue, margins, or growth are materially driven by electric-vehicle adoption. Spans automakers (TSLA, RIVN), charging networks (CHPT, EVGO), battery suppliers (ALB, SQM), power-electronics vendors (ON), and grid/software businesses where EV demand changes the underlying economics.

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