Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this video are solely those of the featured analysts and do not represent the opinions of TipRanks nor the YouTube creator. The content is intended to be used for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Do not take these videos as suggestions to purchase any specific stocks. It is very important to do your own analysis before making any investment. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global electric vehicle market (ev stocks) will be worth over $985 billion by 2027 – representing a compound annual growth rate of 17.4% over the next six years. Using the TipRanks stock comparison tool, we’re going to compare 7 EV stocks. https://www.tipranks.com/compare-stocks/electric-vehicles Tesla It has become one of the most valuable and talked about companies in the world. Tesla’s stock surged 695% in 2020 and this growth has continued in 2021. Although it has seen some volatility, year-to-date, it is up over 250%. So, is Tesla still a Buy? Let’s see what the experts are saying. Analysts are mixed. Overall Tesla has a Hold consensus based on 24 analysts’ forecasts for the stock in the past 3 months and its average price target indicates over 11% upside. However, if we only focus on the top-performers, those analysts with the best success rates and average returns, the stock has a Moderate Buy consensus with a more optimistic average price target indicating above 33% upside potential. Hedge funds are also showing signs of confidence. According to recent 13F filings, 7 hedge funds bought or added shares to their portfolios in the first quarter of 2021, with only one reducing. Looking at the stock’s Smart Score, Tesla has an 8 out of 10, which is an Outperform based on this data-driven stock score. NIO What of Chinese EV maker Nio? The stock’s momentum has continued in 2021 with a yearly gain of over 940% year to date. So, what are the experts saying as we head into the second half of 2021? Let’s start where we left off with Tesla – hedge fund activity. The 200 hedge funds that TipRanks tracks are neutral on the stock with mixed transactions. Moving over to analysts, rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. Upside potential is significantly higher for Nio. If we look at all analysts – the average price target indicates over 76% upside potential. Top performing analysts are even more bullish with their $62.50 average price target, indicating over 83% upside from the current price. Nio has a Smart Score of 7 out of 10, which is a neutral score. Niu Sticking with Chinese EV stocks, we’ll now focus our attention on electric scooter company, Niu technologies. Niu too had outsized returns in 2020 with an increase of 229%. Year to date, the company’s stock has gained over 200% Where does Niu stand according to the experts? Currently it is the only stock on our list with a maximum Smart Score of 10 out of 10. It is also the only stock that boasts a Strong Buy analyst rating consensus with both all analysts and the top performers. Currently trading for around the $30 mark, the average price target of $43.90 indicates over 44% upside. Nikola 2021 has not been kind to Nikola Corporation, the manufacturer of zero emission trucks. Year to date the stock has dropped by over 50%. The company recently received negative publicity surrounding performance awards for executives. At its peak the stock traded at almost $80 a share following its IPO via a spac company in 2020. It is now priced at $11.98 with an average price target of $18.80 showing 56.93% Upside. Saying that, analyst consensus for the stock is a Hold and top analysts predict a less profitable 21% upside. Li Auto Li Auto is another innovator in China’s new energy vehicle market. Analyst rating consensus for the stock is a Strong Buy with upside potential reaching close to 80%. When only focusing on top performing analysts, consensus is a slightly less Bullish Moderate Buy and upside drops a little to around the 73% mark. Workhorse Group The Workhorse Group is an American company that manufactures electric-powered delivery and utility vehicles. Its stock plummeted in February when it lost out on the USPS tender. At its peak the stock price exceeded $40, it is now trading for under $9. Where has that left Workhorse now? Analysts have a Moderate Buy rating consensus. Upside potential is the highest on the list – with the price target indicating 97% upside. Blink Chargin It’s not just the vehicle-makers that are considered EV stocks. Blink Charging designs, manufactures, owns and operate EV charging stations. Hedge funds increased their holdings in the last quarter. Analysts are confident overall with a Strong Buy rating consensus and a price target of $38, representing close to 11 and a half percent upside.