We recently published a list of EV Penny Stocks List: From $10 to Under $1. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Zapp Electric Vehicles Group Ltd (NASDAQ:ZAPP) stands against other stocks in EV penny list: from $10 to under $1.
The global electric vehicle (EV) market is on a roll despite the ever-growing tariff turmoil triggered by US President Donald Trump. That was clear as EV sales increased by 29% in the first quarter, to 4.1 million on the sale of 1.7 million units in March.
China, which continues to lead the world in EV adoption, reported a 36% year-over-year increase in EV sales in Q1, with sales in March alone topping 1 million units, a record last seen in August 2024. Due to the minimal cross-border EV sales, China is unlikely to experience significant impacts from the US-China tariff dispute. While North American EV sales were up by 16% in the first quarter, adding to the 7.3% increase in 2024, the market’s long-term outlook remains unclear. That’s in part to Trump’s imposition of substantial tariffs on auto parts and other equipment that automakers need to ramp up the development of EVs.
The 25% tax imposed in February on cars imported from Canada and Mexico and a larger levy imposed in March on all auto imports is anticipated to trigger a significant increase in EV prices. The impact on affordability and market dynamics is probably substantial, given that about 40% of US EV sales are imported from nations like Mexico, Korea, and Japan.
Approximately two-thirds of the electric vehicles sold in the US last year were manufactured domestically, but, like all contemporary cars, the necessary parts and components are procured from various countries worldwide. The ongoing, intense trade conflict with China, the leading global supplier of materials for EV batteries, will further complicate the market.
Additionally, there is substantial speculation that the new administration may undo the electric vehicle sales incentives established during the Biden administration, casting a shadow over the outlook for EV sales in the second quarter and beyond.
Consequently, the remainder of 2025 is expected to be a tumultuous period for electric vehicle sales in the United States, even with the launch of new products and appealing incentives. Should the new automobile tariffs remain in place, they will create a significant obstacle for numerous automakers, mainly because of the tariffs applied to steel and, crucially for EVs, aluminium.
Amid the headwinds, analysts expect 2025 to be a strong year for EV sales in the US, building on the positive momentum in 2024. Likewise, the stocks of companies exposed to the electric vehicle spectacle should be the biggest beneficiary, especially penny stocks trading at highly discounted valuations.
