What is BatteReverse?
BatteReverse is a research & innovation project funded by the European Commission’s Horizon Europe programme, that aims to build the next generation of battery reverse logistics.
What is Reverse Logistics?
Reverse logistics (RL) refers to the process of transferring goods from their final destination back to the point of origin, with the aim to recover their value or reduce waste. In the case of electric vehicle batteries, reverse logistics begins when the battery no longer meets the needs of the EV user, due to manufacturing defects, accidents or natural degradation. The process involves various steps, including battery assessment, packaging, transportation, dismantling and sorting, before the battery is utilised in a way that extracts its remaining value, through circularity practices such as refurbishment, repurposing, or recycling.
A streamlined process for 2nd life battery applications
Advancing the State of the Art
We’re developing the technologies, processes and partnerships necessary to build a reverse logistics value chain
Enhancing efficiency and safety
We will reduce the time and risks related to the assessment, transportation, and dismantling of EV batteries
Demonstrating innovations
The feasibility of our next-generation RL process will be proven through pilots with key European industrial partners
Empowering the Circular Economy
Our innovations will grow circularity businesses across the EU and help reduce the use of primary critical raw materials
Discover the growing circular battery value chain across Europe
The network of stakeholders in the reverse logistics of batteries comprises major companies, research groups, NGOs, industrial associations, and many more. Explore our stakeholder map, insights, and business cases to discover and learn about the different actors within the RL chain.
The home for enthusiasts of battery circularity
Join our free community where you can engage and interact with experts, enthusiasts, and thought leaders on the issues, challenges, and benefits of various aspects of battery reverse logistics.
Latest News
Missed Short Circuit? Our webinar on Battery Passport and Data Management is now available
BatteReverse brings you Short Circuit, our webinar series exploring the most pressing battery circularity topics today. Here's a recap of the fourth edition of the series titled 'Short Circuit: Battery Passport and Data Management’.
Standardisation and data management: key aspects of battery circularity in reverse logistics
The 2024 New Mobility Congress in Lodz featured a panel discussion organised by BatteReverse on the challenges and opportunities related to the reverse logistics of EV batteries.
Navigating the challenges of EV battery reverse logistics: reflections from BatteReverse partners
The 2024 Battery Recycling Conference in Frankfurt featured a BatteReverse panel on EV battery reverse logistics, addressing safety, regulations, waste volumes, and recycling.
Upcoming Events
Battery Innovation Days 2024 - Mastering the Battery Circularity Game
Master the Battery Circularity Game at the upcoming Battery Innovation Days this November.
BatteReverse Short Circuit: Battery Trading & Repurposing for 2nd-life applications
Explore battery trading and repurposing for 2nd-life applications at our next Short Circuit webinar in February 2025.
This project has received funding from European Union´s Horizon Europe Programme under grant agreement n°101103706. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.