ENERGY TRANSITION
Circular economy and battery cell recycling Sustainability at the new plant extends beyond the electric drive, encompassing the entire lifecycle of the battery. BMW identifies the highvoltage battery as the most valuable recyclable component of an EV and the company is researching in-house processes to keep raw materials within the value chain.
“ The recycling of high voltage batteries at the end of their lifecycle is also coming more into focus,” says Markus.“ Therefore, we partner with leading recycling companies. Our partners convert the old batteries into high quality metals that can be reintroduced to battery production.”
134 March 2026