Spherical graphite is the key material used in electric vehicle Lithium-Ion battery anodes. Approximately 70 kg of spherical graphite is used in a vehicle, compared to about 60 kg of Lithium compounds, 20 kg of Nickel (Tesla Model 3 needs 30 kg) and up to 20 kg of Cobalt.
Graphite is an Essential Part of the Transition to Lithium-Ion Batteries
Increasing amounts of natural graphite will be needed to meet projected lithium-ion battery growth