Despite the slowing of EV sales, this segment of the market is still growing steadily. If you’re ready to invest, you might want to consider some EV stocks.
What stocks qualify as EV stocks? These are those from manufacturers of EVs, electric battery producers, and companies making charging stations and electric motors. This category doesn’t include automakers that build non-electric vehicles as well as EVs. Some might also include companies mining materials to product EV batteries and semiconductor companies that produce this key component to electric vehicles.
What are some of the best-performing electric vehicle stocks?
The stocks that have performed the best thus far during 2025 might surprise you. Some companies you might recognize, such as Texas Instruments and XPeng, while others that you should know, like Alphabet (which is a subsidiary of Google), you’ll know once you dig in a little further. These stocks are ranked by their one-year return on investment.
|
Ticker |
Company |
Performance (Year) |
|---|---|---|
|
BE |
Bloom Energy Corp |
172.41% |
|
XPEV |
XPeng Inc ADR |
135.40% |
|
SITM |
SiTime Corp |
66.11% |
|
NVDA |
NVIDIA Corp |
59.66% |
|
GOOG |
Alphabet Inc |
26.27% |
|
ADI |
Analog Devices Inc |
22.56% |
|
TXN |
Texas Instruments Inc |
21.98% |
|
SCCO |
Southern Copper Corporation |
18.71% |
|
CRUS |
Cirrus Logic Inc |
16.53% |
|
ENS |
Enersys |
12.52% |
|
AMBA |
Ambarella Inc |
6.79% |
|
RIVN |
Rivian Automotive Inc |
6.28% |
|
FCX |
Freeport-McMoRan Inc |
1.82% |
|
Source: Finviz. Data is current as of March 3, 2025, and is intended for informational purposes only. |
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Other stocks to consider
These 13 companies aren’t the entirety of the EV stocks available to you. Some electric car companies have experienced serious declines in pricing and valuation due to the slowed interest in EVs, a change of direction by the federal government, and rising interest rates. That could mean buying some shares of companies on the downturn might be a smart risk now for long-term results. Here are a few other EV companies to consider:
Tesla (TSLA)
Tesla is the largest company in the EV space and one of the largest public companies in the world in terms of market capitalization. Tesla’s stock price has declined sharply lately due to rising interest rates and actions taken by the CEO. Still, Tesla has the name recognition, vehicle lineup, and production power to bounce back quickly, making it a good investment especially while the stock price is on the decline.
ON Semiconductor Corp (ON)
It’s often difficult to see profitable returns on investments for startup companies in any industry. The electric vehicle industry is basically still in startup mode. This means you could find positive returns by investing in other companies that support EV production, such as a company producing the semiconductor chips required for the electronics in EVs. ON Semiconductor Corp is such an alternative, and its stock increased by 50% over the past three quarters, and the company generates a profit, which makes ON a good investment.
Li Auto Inc. (LI)
Li Auto is a Chinese EV automaker focused on luxury SUVs for high-end consumers. Many companies that entered the EV space began by creating luxury vehicles because they understood new technology would need to be rolled out in more expensive vehicles first. Li’s CEO announced to investors his desire to be the number one premium car brand in China, which is a lofty goal. The numbers have been impressive, with strong growth in revenue in the past few years. Li Auto isn’t a startup company, which means you should find some security and steadiness when investing.
Why limit yourself to only one company?
Instead of investing strictly in EV stocks with one or two companies, maybe the best strategy for you would be to add an ETF to your portfolio. An ETF is an exchange-traded fund, which holds a basket of stocks related to the desired industry, in this case electric vehicles. This could mean your ETF includes technology stocks, such as charging stations and vehicle batteries, along with stocks for EV automakers.
One such fun is the Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicle ETF (DRIV). This fund’s goal is to mirror the performance of the Solactive Autonomous & Electric Vehicles Index, which lists companies in the EV space.
Could a mixed stock be right for you?
Although not listed as strictly EV stocks, many legacy automakers build electric vehicles, which could make them good investments. If you’re investing in the long-term, and not simply in short gains, adding names such as General Motors, Ford, Toyota, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis to your portfolio might be a smart choice.
There are several great ways to invest in EV stocks, ensuring you can dip your investment toe into this new market. How will you invest in the electric vehicle world?
