The UK faces a growing challenge as demand for electric vehicle batteries surges, with projections showing 235,000 tonnes of used batteries expected by 2040. Despite this rise, the country currently lacks domestic refining capabilities to process these batteries, leaving a critical gap in recycling infrastructure. Experts warn that without investment in local facilities, valuable materials could be lost to overseas markets, while environmental risks from improper disposal mount. The situation highlights the urgent need for sustainable solutions to handle the waste stream from the country’s expanding electric vehicle sector.
235,000 tonnes of EV batteries by 2040, and the UK still can?t refine them at home Renewable Energy Magazine
