Recycling of end-of-life batteries from electric vehicles

Challenge the practice is addressing: The practice is addressing the increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries. The manufacturing of these batteries requires raw materials which face supply risks. The focus of this practice lies on the recycling of of the lithium-ion batteries at the end of their life cycle to recover raw materials.

Concrete practice to achieve the expected goal: Recycling the lithium-ion batteries at the end of their life cycle to recover raw materials.

Expected impact/goal of the practice: The growth of the electric vehicle industry will increase the demand for the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. The expected date for the recycling of these batteries is currently after 2030. Ecodesign requirements will be a useful instrument to steer future recycling quality. The growth of the industry will create jobs and will help recover raw materials. Policy: set specific recycling targets for specific materials

Who is the target user group of the practice/intervention or implementing the practice/intervention? Target user group are industry and policy makers.