EV Series — Vol. 3: Battery Recyclers

Volume 3 completes the EV Series by examining battery recycling — the segment that closes the circular economy loop for electric vehicles — covering recycling technologies, economics, regulatory frameworks, and investment perspectives[1].

Overview

As the first wave of EV batteries approaches end-of-life, recycling has become both an environmental imperative and a significant commercial opportunity, enabling recovery of critical materials like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese[1].

This edition covers recycling technologies (hydrometallurgical, pyrometallurgical, direct recycling), the economics of battery recycling, regulatory frameworks driving Extended Producer Responsibility, key players globally and in India, and strategic investment perspectives[1]. Operative EPR legal text was not available in this research pack; readers should confirm current obligations against controlling primary sources.

References

1. KCM Consultants, EV Series — Vol. 3: Battery Recyclers (Knowledge Hub, 20 June 2026).