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Electric two wheeler makers warn of price hikes as lithium and chips surge

Economy
Published on 13 May 2026
Electric two wheeler makers warn of price hikes as lithium and chips surge

AI demand is squeezing the same chip supply

Electric two wheeler makers are bracing for margin pressure and possible price hikes as raw material costs jump and supply chains stay disrupted. Geopolitical tensions are intensifying the hit on critical inputs like lithium ion cells. At the same time, rising global demand for AI infrastructure is tightening memory chip availability, leaving manufacturers scrambling and raising costs.

  • Soaring raw material prices are pressuring EV two wheeler margins
  • Supply chain disruptions are worsening availability of key components
  • Geopolitical tensions are adding volatility to lithium ion cell supply
  • AI infrastructure demand is tightening memory chip supply
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