Altilium is now receiving end-of-life EV batteries from multiple automotive OEMs, in addition to partners such as Synetiq and Connected Energy, as the company continues to build a fully circular EV battery economy in the UK. This customer driven solution allows us to provide car manufacturers with a sustainable option for end-of-life lithium-ion batteries.
Once dismantled and shredded, the resulting black mass will be processed at Altilium’s facilities in Devon and upcycled to produce a modern high nickel cathode active material (CAM), ready for direct reuse in the production of new batteries.
As the only company in the UK focused on delivering full battery circularity, Altilium’s approach goes beyond traditional recycling. By collecting old EV batteries, processing them into black mass and chemically refining the materials into battery-ready Precursor-CAM and CAM, we are truly closing the loop on the battery supply chain.
Altilium’s proprietary EcoCathode™ process enables us to convert black mass into high-value CAM at over 95% efficiency, reducing the cost of battery raw materials by up to 20% and cutting carbon emissions by up to 74% compared to virgin materials.
Our full battery circularity model keeps critical minerals within the UK and strengthens our domestic battery industry. While much of the black mass produced by UK recyclers is currently exported to countries like India, Altilium is committed to building green processing infrastructure at home, reducing dependency on international markets and supporting the UK’s energy security.
With construction of Altilium’s new mini-commercial recycling facility nearing completion, the company will soon have the capacity to recycle one EV battery per day, enabling production of high volumes of CAM for qualification with automotive OEMs.
Through our ground-breaking APC ARMD3 project with JLR, we will demonstrate the production of new battery cells at the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), with validation by a leading OEM. This project represents the first time in the UK that a recycler is closing the loop on EV battery materials and building a sustainable, low-carbon future for automotive production.
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