PowerCo's Matthias Braun on scaling EV battery supply chains in Europe

Matthias Braun, senior vice-president of logistics at PowerCo, explores the operational, strategic and innovative approaches shaping the future of automotive logistics in the era of electrification at ALSC Europe 2026.

Europe’s battery supply chain shifts to ‘marathon’ phase

Uneven EV demand, global overcapacity and rising complexity are reshaping battery logistics in, as leaders from PowerCo and CATL highlight the shift from sprint to marathon with a need for resilient supply chains, deeper partnerships and localisation across Europe and beyond.

Braun explains how the EV battery supply chain differs from traditional automotive logistics, highlighting the importance of connecting distributed suppliers globally while managing both conventional and hazardous materials.

There is a need to build efficient, intelligent logistics networks through partnering with supply chain specialists. PowerCo is leveraging its partnerships to streamline operations and create resilient processes from scratch without legacy constraints. 

He highlights that standardisation is a driver for efficiency in striving for this. The adoption of prismatic unified cell designs helps reduce complexity across production and logistics, and that standardisation allows PowerCo to scale efficiently, cut costs, and harmonise supply chain operations across multiple sites.

In its journey to scale up EV battery supply chains in Europe and beyond, Braun says the company is ramping up production at its first German factory, expanding to sites in Valencia and Saint Thomas, and replicating learnings across locations to strengthen global operations.

Why this matters for automotive logistics professionals

With the EV market evolving rapidly, understanding the nuances of battery logistics, supply chain orchestration, and global ramp-up strategies is critical. This interview provides actionable insights for logistics managers, OEMs, and supply chain partners aiming to navigate the challenges of scaling EV production in Europe and beyond.

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