GITNUXREPORT 2025

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Ev Industry Statistics

EV industry strives for diversity; women, minorities underrepresented, DEI drives progress.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The percentage of suppliers with active diversity policies in the EV supply chain is about 40%

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The representation of women in leadership roles within the EV industry is about 15%

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Companies with diverse leadership are 35% more likely to outperform their peers financially

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Latino representation in EV industry leadership remains under 10%

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40% of EV industry employees have reported a lack of diversity among leadership

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The share of female-led EV startups increased by 15% from 2021 to 2023, reflecting growing gender diversity in leadership

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Women make up approximately 13% of the workforce in the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing industry

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Only 22% of EV engineers are women

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Black individuals account for about 8% of the EV industry's workforce

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Hispanics represent roughly 12% of EV industry employees

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LGBTQ+ employees comprise approximately 5% of the EV sector workforce

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The average annual salary difference between men and women in the EV industry is approximately $8,000, with women earning less

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Only 30% of EV industry tenure holders identify as minorities

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The retention rate of minority employees in the EV industry is 25% lower than that of majority employees

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Only 18% of EV industry marketing campaigns feature diverse representation

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Minority-owned EV startup companies constitute approximately 8% of the total EV startups

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85% of EV industry HR managers acknowledge the importance of DEI for company growth

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Only 10% of EV industry board members are women

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70% of EV companies have set specific diversity hiring targets for 2024

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There is a 17% higher rate of promotion for minority employees in companies that actively promote DEI policies

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Only 25% of EV companies publish annual DEI progress reports

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90% of EV companies surveyed stated that improving gender diversity is a priority for the coming year

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The percentage of disabled individuals working in the EV industry is approximately 7%

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The proportion of LGBTQ+ employees in the EV industry increased by 10% over the past two years

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62% of EV companies have established Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for underrepresented groups

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The number of mentorship programs aimed at supporting women and minorities in the EV industry grew by 30% in 2023

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Minority representation in EV industrial design teams is 9%, compared to 15% in other automotive sectors

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The growth rate of minority-owned EV dealerships is 12% annually, compared to 4% for other dealerships

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80% of EV industry executives agree that a diverse talent pipeline is vital for innovation

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The percentage of women in autonomous EV development teams is currently around 14%, with a goal to reach 30% by 2025

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65% of EV industry workers support mandatory DEI training for all new hires

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The share of EV companies with dedicated DEI officers or teams increased by 25% in the past year

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90% of EV hiring managers consider diversity a priority in their recruitment process

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The percentage of entry-level positions filled by minorities in the EV industry is 14%, below the industry average of 20%

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Over 70% of EV companies believe that improving DEI will help attract talent in a competitive market

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45% of women in the EV industry are interested in leadership roles but report barriers such as lack of mentorship

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The representation of minority groups in R&D teams working on EV technology is 11%, indicating room for improvement

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77% of EV companies track demographic data of their employees, but only 33% analyze it to inform DEI strategies

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The percentage of companies offering flexible work arrangements to support underrepresented employees increased by 28% in the last year

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80% of university engineering programs now include modules on diversity and inclusion, aiming to prepare future EV industry workforce

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58% of EV industry HR professionals say that their DEI efforts have led to increased innovation and problem-solving

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Only 19% of EV manufacturing workers identify as minorities, below the 23% share for traditional automotive manufacturing, suggesting progress is needed

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45% of EV industry workers have reported experiencing or witnessing workplace discrimination

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60% of EV companies have implemented diversity and inclusion training programs

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68% of EV industry employees believe their workplace is becoming more inclusive over the past five years

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55% of EV industry professionals agree that DEI initiatives positively impact innovation

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Employee participation in DEI training programs in the EV sector increased by 20% in the past three years

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58% of women in the EV industry reported harassment or inappropriate behavior at work

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72% of young professionals in the EV industry believe that DEI initiatives influence their job satisfaction

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According to surveys, 50% of minority employees feel their workplace is not inclusive, highlighting the need for targeted DEI efforts

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Employee surveys indicate that companies with strong DEI cultures see a 21% higher engagement score

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48% of minority employees in the EV industry have transitioned to new roles due to a perception of better DEI culture elsewhere

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There is a 13% higher turnover rate among minority employees in the EV sector compared to majority groups, indicating retention challenges

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Public perception surveys show 65% of consumers prefer to buy from automakers with demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion

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73% of EV employees across various roles believe that DEI initiatives help create a more collaborative work environment

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Key Highlights

Women make up approximately 13% of the workforce in the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing industry
Only 22% of EV engineers are women
Black individuals account for about 8% of the EV industry's workforce
Hispanics represent roughly 12% of EV industry employees
LGBTQ+ employees comprise approximately 5% of the EV sector workforce
The representation of women in leadership roles within the EV industry is about 15%
Companies with diverse leadership are 35% more likely to outperform their peers financially
The average annual salary difference between men and women in the EV industry is approximately $8,000, with women earning less
45% of EV industry workers have reported experiencing or witnessing workplace discrimination
60% of EV companies have implemented diversity and inclusion training programs
Only 30% of EV industry tenure holders identify as minorities
The retention rate of minority employees in the EV industry is 25% lower than that of majority employees
68% of EV industry employees believe their workplace is becoming more inclusive over the past five years

Despite making strides toward innovation and growth, the electric vehicle industry still faces significant challenges in achieving true diversity, equity, and inclusion, with women, minorities, and LGBTQ+ workers underrepresented and frequently encountering workplace discrimination, highlighting the urgent need for ongoing DEI efforts to foster a more inclusive and equitable future for the sector.

Corporate Policies, Data Tracking, and Transparency

The percentage of suppliers with active diversity policies in the EV supply chain is about 40%

Corporate Policies, Data Tracking, and Transparency Interpretation

With only 40% of EV supply chain suppliers actively implementing diversity policies, the industry has yet to fully electrify its commitment to inclusion as it speeds toward a more sustainable future.

Leadership and Decision-Making Power

The representation of women in leadership roles within the EV industry is about 15%
Companies with diverse leadership are 35% more likely to outperform their peers financially
Latino representation in EV industry leadership remains under 10%
40% of EV industry employees have reported a lack of diversity among leadership
The share of female-led EV startups increased by 15% from 2021 to 2023, reflecting growing gender diversity in leadership

Leadership and Decision-Making Power Interpretation

Despite a modest 15% of women leading EV companies and Latino representation hovering below 10%, the industry’s 35% greater financial performance in diverse leadership underscores that inclusion isn’t just equitable—it's essential for accelerating the industry’s innovation and success.

Workforce Diversity and Representation

Women make up approximately 13% of the workforce in the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing industry
Only 22% of EV engineers are women
Black individuals account for about 8% of the EV industry's workforce
Hispanics represent roughly 12% of EV industry employees
LGBTQ+ employees comprise approximately 5% of the EV sector workforce
The average annual salary difference between men and women in the EV industry is approximately $8,000, with women earning less
Only 30% of EV industry tenure holders identify as minorities
The retention rate of minority employees in the EV industry is 25% lower than that of majority employees
Only 18% of EV industry marketing campaigns feature diverse representation
Minority-owned EV startup companies constitute approximately 8% of the total EV startups
85% of EV industry HR managers acknowledge the importance of DEI for company growth
Only 10% of EV industry board members are women
70% of EV companies have set specific diversity hiring targets for 2024
There is a 17% higher rate of promotion for minority employees in companies that actively promote DEI policies
Only 25% of EV companies publish annual DEI progress reports
90% of EV companies surveyed stated that improving gender diversity is a priority for the coming year
The percentage of disabled individuals working in the EV industry is approximately 7%
The proportion of LGBTQ+ employees in the EV industry increased by 10% over the past two years
62% of EV companies have established Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for underrepresented groups
The number of mentorship programs aimed at supporting women and minorities in the EV industry grew by 30% in 2023
Minority representation in EV industrial design teams is 9%, compared to 15% in other automotive sectors
The growth rate of minority-owned EV dealerships is 12% annually, compared to 4% for other dealerships
80% of EV industry executives agree that a diverse talent pipeline is vital for innovation
The percentage of women in autonomous EV development teams is currently around 14%, with a goal to reach 30% by 2025
65% of EV industry workers support mandatory DEI training for all new hires
The share of EV companies with dedicated DEI officers or teams increased by 25% in the past year
90% of EV hiring managers consider diversity a priority in their recruitment process
The percentage of entry-level positions filled by minorities in the EV industry is 14%, below the industry average of 20%
Over 70% of EV companies believe that improving DEI will help attract talent in a competitive market
45% of women in the EV industry are interested in leadership roles but report barriers such as lack of mentorship
The representation of minority groups in R&D teams working on EV technology is 11%, indicating room for improvement
77% of EV companies track demographic data of their employees, but only 33% analyze it to inform DEI strategies
The percentage of companies offering flexible work arrangements to support underrepresented employees increased by 28% in the last year
80% of university engineering programs now include modules on diversity and inclusion, aiming to prepare future EV industry workforce
58% of EV industry HR professionals say that their DEI efforts have led to increased innovation and problem-solving
Only 19% of EV manufacturing workers identify as minorities, below the 23% share for traditional automotive manufacturing, suggesting progress is needed

Workforce Diversity and Representation Interpretation

Despite recognizing that diversity fuels innovation, the EV industry still faces a steep uphill climb, with women and minorities underrepresented in key roles—highlighting that while the sector's growth accelerates, its inclusivity lags behind, risking the voltage of progress.

Workplace Culture, Inclusion, and Employee Experience

45% of EV industry workers have reported experiencing or witnessing workplace discrimination
60% of EV companies have implemented diversity and inclusion training programs
68% of EV industry employees believe their workplace is becoming more inclusive over the past five years
55% of EV industry professionals agree that DEI initiatives positively impact innovation
Employee participation in DEI training programs in the EV sector increased by 20% in the past three years
58% of women in the EV industry reported harassment or inappropriate behavior at work
72% of young professionals in the EV industry believe that DEI initiatives influence their job satisfaction
According to surveys, 50% of minority employees feel their workplace is not inclusive, highlighting the need for targeted DEI efforts
Employee surveys indicate that companies with strong DEI cultures see a 21% higher engagement score
48% of minority employees in the EV industry have transitioned to new roles due to a perception of better DEI culture elsewhere
There is a 13% higher turnover rate among minority employees in the EV sector compared to majority groups, indicating retention challenges
Public perception surveys show 65% of consumers prefer to buy from automakers with demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
73% of EV employees across various roles believe that DEI initiatives help create a more collaborative work environment

Workplace Culture, Inclusion, and Employee Experience Interpretation

Despite over half of EV workers witnessing or experiencing workplace discrimination, a growing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion—evidenced by increased training, improved perceptions, and better engagement—suggests the industry is accelerating toward a more innovative and collaborative future, even as challenges in retention and inclusivity persist.