As the first wave of mass-market electric vehicles reaches the end of its usable life, battery recycling has become a major focus for both automakers and environmental advocates.
Modern recycling processes can recover the vast majority of critical materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel from old battery packs, reducing the need for new mining and closing the loop on the battery supply chain.
Many retired EV batteries also find a second life in stationary energy storage, powering homes and businesses for years before they’re fully recycled, further extending their environmental value.
