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Unlocking the full potential
of Li-ion batteries

We’re developing a next-generation process for increasing the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of Li-ion battery reverse logistics.

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What is BatteReverse?

Partners
11
Countries
6
Duration
42months
Budget
€4.9m
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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.

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Partners
11
Countries
6
Duration
42
Budget
€4.9m

A streamlined process for 2nd life battery applications

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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.

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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.

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Latest News

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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.

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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.

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Missed Short Circuit? Our webinar on battery dismantling in reverse logistics is now available

BatteReverse brings you Short Circuit, our webinar series that focuses on the most relevant battery circularity topics today. Here's a recap of the third edition of the series titled 'Short Circuit: Battery Dismantling in Reverse Logistics''.

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Upcoming Events

FEB
25

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.

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NOV
27

Battery Innovation Days 2024 - Mastering the Battery Circularity Game

Master the Battery Circularity Game at the upcoming Battery Innovation Days this November.

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NOV
6

Future Battery Forum 2024 - The Battery Circularity Game

Play the Battery Circularity Game with Bax at the upcoming Future Battery Forum.

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