Electrification is a key factor for achieving carbon neutrality of the chemical industry. There are multiple approaches in the current discussion, which differ greatly in terms of technical readiness levels and fields of application. None of those individual approaches alone will reach the great aim, therefore one needs to look at all of them, and define a strategy for when and how they can be brought into play. Also, the contexts of raw material feedstocks and energy sourcing need to be considered. This paper proposes such a stagewise strategy, with immediate, mid-term, and long-term fields of action. It also provides an overview and evaluation of all process technology options for electrification currently in discussion in the technical community.