GITNUXREPORT 2025

Hr In The Ev Industry Statistics

EV industry is expanding HR, focusing on diversity, tech, and skills development.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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80% of EV industry employees report high job satisfaction

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The turnover rate in EV HR departments is around 12% annually

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Employee retention rates in EV companies are approximately 78%, above the industry average of 70%

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73% of EV companies conduct employee engagement surveys annually

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78% of EV industry HR departments have implemented employee recognition programs

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The EV industry has seen a 25% increase in HR tech investment over the past two years

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88% of EV companies report implementing mental health and wellness programs for employees

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50% of HR managers in EV companies are working towards automation of administrative tasks

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HR automation in the EV industry has increased employee processing efficiency by 30%

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80% of EV industry HR teams are adopting data-driven decision-making processes

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54% of EV firms report increasing their investment in mental health and wellness programs

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40% of EV HR departments are prioritizing sustainable workplace initiatives

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29% of EV companies provide mental health days separate from regular leave policies

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60% of EV companies have policies supporting flexible working hours

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35% of EV companies are actively recruiting through social media platforms

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75% of EV companies plan to increase their HR hiring efforts in the next year

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40% of HR budgets in EV companies are allocated to talent acquisition

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60% of EV companies report difficulty in recruiting specialized technical talent

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70% of EV companies provide ongoing training and development for their employees

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85% of EV companies utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) to streamline hiring

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The average time-to-hire in the EV industry is 40 days

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53% of new hires in the EV industry are sourced via digital recruitment platforms

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65% of EV companies have implemented onboarding programs that last at least one month

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69% of EV companies are looking to expand their HR teams in the next year

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The demand for bilingual HR professionals in the EV industry is rising, with 25% of roles requiring multilingual capabilities

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52% of EV companies report challenges in maintaining a skilled workforce due to rapid technological changes

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The typical onboarding process in EV firms involves multiple cross-departmental sessions over 4-6 weeks

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28% of EV firms offer apprenticeships and internship programs to develop future talent

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Employee training investments in the EV sector have increased by 33% over the last three years

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48% of HR teams in EV companies use artificial intelligence tools for candidate screening

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65% of EV companies prioritize upskilling current employees to meet technological advancements

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The number of HR-related job postings in the EV industry grew by 45% year-over-year

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50% of EV companies conduct training on safety and compliance quarterly

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72% of EV companies have implemented digital onboarding platforms

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82% of HR professionals in the EV industry are optimistic about the sector’s growth over the next five years

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28% of EV companies engage in partnership programs with educational institutions for talent development

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The EV industry is projected to create over 2 million jobs globally by 2025

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65% of EV industry workers are under the age of 40

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Women make up approximately 20% of the workforce in EV manufacturing

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The average salary for HR professionals in the EV industry is $75,000 per year

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30% of EV HR managers have a background in engineering or technical fields

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55% of EV companies are investing in diversity and inclusion initiatives

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45% of HR professionals in the EV industry are from outside the automotive sector

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The prevalence of remote work in EV HR departments increased from 10% to 35% during 2020-2023

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The share of female leaders in EV HR departments is around 15%

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70% of EV companies have a dedicated diversity officer or team

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43% of EV startups have less than 50 employees, indicating a young and rapidly growing industry

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20% of EV HR professionals have received specialized training in DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion)

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The average age of EV industry HR managers is 42 years old

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The gender pay gap in the EV industry is approximately 8%, below the automotive industry average

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37% of HR teams in EV companies are involved in strategic workforce planning and forecasting

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Key Highlights

The EV industry is projected to create over 2 million jobs globally by 2025
65% of EV industry workers are under the age of 40
Women make up approximately 20% of the workforce in EV manufacturing
75% of EV companies plan to increase their HR hiring efforts in the next year
The average salary for HR professionals in the EV industry is $75,000 per year
80% of EV industry employees report high job satisfaction
40% of HR budgets in EV companies are allocated to talent acquisition
30% of EV HR managers have a background in engineering or technical fields
55% of EV companies are investing in diversity and inclusion initiatives
The turnover rate in EV HR departments is around 12% annually
60% of EV companies report difficulty in recruiting specialized technical talent
70% of EV companies provide ongoing training and development for their employees
The EV industry has seen a 25% increase in HR tech investment over the past two years

With over 2 million jobs projected globally by 2025 and booming investments in talent and technology, the EV industry is rapidly transforming its HR landscape—shaping a dynamic, diverse, and highly satisfied workforce that is fueling its electric revolution.

Employee Engagement and Retention

80% of EV industry employees report high job satisfaction
The turnover rate in EV HR departments is around 12% annually
Employee retention rates in EV companies are approximately 78%, above the industry average of 70%
73% of EV companies conduct employee engagement surveys annually
78% of EV industry HR departments have implemented employee recognition programs

Employee Engagement and Retention Interpretation

With predominantly high job satisfaction and robust retention strategies, the EV industry's HR landscape suggests that electric dreams are fueling not just vehicles but also morale and loyalty within the workforce.

HR Technology and Mental Health Support

The EV industry has seen a 25% increase in HR tech investment over the past two years
88% of EV companies report implementing mental health and wellness programs for employees
50% of HR managers in EV companies are working towards automation of administrative tasks
HR automation in the EV industry has increased employee processing efficiency by 30%
80% of EV industry HR teams are adopting data-driven decision-making processes
54% of EV firms report increasing their investment in mental health and wellness programs

HR Technology and Mental Health Support Interpretation

With a 25% surge in HR tech investment and a growing focus on mental health and automation, the EV industry is charging ahead not just in clean energy, but in powering smarter, more employee-centered human resources.

Organizational Policies and Diversity Initiatives

40% of EV HR departments are prioritizing sustainable workplace initiatives
29% of EV companies provide mental health days separate from regular leave policies
60% of EV companies have policies supporting flexible working hours

Organizational Policies and Diversity Initiatives Interpretation

Amid the accelerating shift toward sustainability and employee well-being in the EV industry, it's clear that companies are not just driving innovation but also steering their human resources policies toward environmentally and mentally responsible practices—highlighting a holistic approach to future-proofing their workforce.

Recruitment

35% of EV companies are actively recruiting through social media platforms

Recruitment Interpretation

With over a third of EV companies hunting for talent on social media, it’s clear that the industry is charging ahead not just in innovation, but in the savvy, scalable strategy of digital recruitment.

Recruitment, Onboarding, and Training

75% of EV companies plan to increase their HR hiring efforts in the next year
40% of HR budgets in EV companies are allocated to talent acquisition
60% of EV companies report difficulty in recruiting specialized technical talent
70% of EV companies provide ongoing training and development for their employees
85% of EV companies utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) to streamline hiring
The average time-to-hire in the EV industry is 40 days
53% of new hires in the EV industry are sourced via digital recruitment platforms
65% of EV companies have implemented onboarding programs that last at least one month
69% of EV companies are looking to expand their HR teams in the next year
The demand for bilingual HR professionals in the EV industry is rising, with 25% of roles requiring multilingual capabilities
52% of EV companies report challenges in maintaining a skilled workforce due to rapid technological changes
The typical onboarding process in EV firms involves multiple cross-departmental sessions over 4-6 weeks
28% of EV firms offer apprenticeships and internship programs to develop future talent
Employee training investments in the EV sector have increased by 33% over the last three years
48% of HR teams in EV companies use artificial intelligence tools for candidate screening
65% of EV companies prioritize upskilling current employees to meet technological advancements
The number of HR-related job postings in the EV industry grew by 45% year-over-year
50% of EV companies conduct training on safety and compliance quarterly
72% of EV companies have implemented digital onboarding platforms
82% of HR professionals in the EV industry are optimistic about the sector’s growth over the next five years
28% of EV companies engage in partnership programs with educational institutions for talent development

Recruitment, Onboarding, and Training Interpretation

As the EV industry accelerates toward a greener future, its HR landscape is revving up with increased hiring, digital innovations, and a pressing need for specialized bilingual talent—highlighting that even in the race to electrify transportation, building a skilled, adaptable workforce remains the ultimate driver.

Workforce Demographics and Diversity

The EV industry is projected to create over 2 million jobs globally by 2025
65% of EV industry workers are under the age of 40
Women make up approximately 20% of the workforce in EV manufacturing
The average salary for HR professionals in the EV industry is $75,000 per year
30% of EV HR managers have a background in engineering or technical fields
55% of EV companies are investing in diversity and inclusion initiatives
45% of HR professionals in the EV industry are from outside the automotive sector
The prevalence of remote work in EV HR departments increased from 10% to 35% during 2020-2023
The share of female leaders in EV HR departments is around 15%
70% of EV companies have a dedicated diversity officer or team
43% of EV startups have less than 50 employees, indicating a young and rapidly growing industry
20% of EV HR professionals have received specialized training in DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion)
The average age of EV industry HR managers is 42 years old
The gender pay gap in the EV industry is approximately 8%, below the automotive industry average
37% of HR teams in EV companies are involved in strategic workforce planning and forecasting

Workforce Demographics and Diversity Interpretation

As the EV industry hurtles toward a projected 2 million jobs by 2025 with a youthful, increasingly diverse workforce and a steadily shrinking gender pay gap, HR professionals—many with engineering backgrounds—are driving this electric revolution while navigating remote work and D&I initiatives, proving that electrification extends beyond vehicles to the workforce itself.