The multi-layered pouch cells were produced at UKBIC using Altilium’s EcoCathode™ NMC 811-2036, a next-generation recycled cathode active material (CAM) designed to meet the EU’s new EV battery regulations.

In a UK first, these cells demonstrate full battery circularity, with recycled cathode materials successfully reintroduced into new battery cells in an industrial environment.

Altilium’s proprietary EcoCathode™ process recovers over 95% of the cathode metals from old EV batteries and upcycles them into next-generation cathode materials, delivering up to 74% lower GHG emissions and lower cost versus virgin mining.

By recovering these metals from end-of-life EV batteries and gigafactory waste, Altilium is securing a domestic supply of critical minerals, reducing the UK’s reliance on imported raw materials and cutting the carbon footprint of battery manufacturing.

The battery cells will now be tested by a leading automotive OEM, to demonstrate the performance of Altilium’s EcoCathode™ materials against established industry benchmarks.