Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Process
See how EV packs move from safe discharge and disassembly through cell grading, black mass production and hydrometallurgical recovery.
Facilities
38
Annual capacity
735,500 TPA
Cities covered
117
Quote turnaround
48 hrs
What the programme covers
Controlled discharge
Residual energy is removed before mechanical access begins.
Pack disassembly
Robotic and manual cells separate enclosure, cooling, busbars and modules.
Cell grading
Every reusable module is tested before material processing.
Mechanical pretreatment
Inert shredding separates foils, plastics and concentrated black mass.
Hydrometallurgy
Selective leaching and solvent extraction isolate individual metals.
Product finishing
Purified salts and metals return to battery and industrial supply chains.
Infrastructure built for the complete battery lifecycle
From declaration to certificate
- 1
Declare
Share pack count, chemistry, state of charge, damage status and pickup constraints.
- 2
Collect
Certified crews package and transport each consignment with serial-level chain of custody.
- 3
Grade
Capacity, resistance, thermal and impedance tests separate reusable modules from recycling feed.
- 4
Settle
Receive measured-value settlement, processing evidence and the applicable compliance certificate.
At a glance
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lithium recovery | >91% |
| Nickel and cobalt recovery | >98% |
| Product purity | 99.5%+ |
| Primary route | Hydrometallurgy after mechanical pretreatment |
Frequently asked questions
How are lithium-ion EV batteries recycled?
Commercial packs are discharged, dismantled and graded before non-reusable cells are shredded into black mass and refined with hydrometallurgy.
Is hydrometallurgy better than pyrometallurgy?
Hydrometallurgy operates at lower temperatures and can recover lithium as well as nickel and cobalt, but it requires careful reagent and water management.
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Share volumes, chemistry and condition. A binding quote with logistics and paperwork follows within 48 hours.