Source spent lithium-ion cells, EV battery packs, and black mass for cobalt, nickel, and lithium recovery. Match with battery recyclers and refiners via SymbioFlows.
~250k t/yr (rising sharply)
EU annual generation
Credit €500–6000/t depending on chemistry
Typical market range
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Primary EWC classification
| # | Route | Buyer Type | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black mass refining (hydromet) | Li-ion recyclers (Umicore, Li-Cycle, Northvolt) | Credit €2000–6000/t (NMC) |
| NMC/NCA rich in Co/Ni highest value; LFP lower | |||
| 2 | Mechanical pre-processing to black mass | Battery shredding operators | Credit €500–2000/t |
| Mandatory discharge; EU Battery Reg 2023/1542 recovery targets | |||
| 3 | EV pack dismantling & reuse | Second-life integrators, ITAD | Variable — reuse premium |
| State-of-health >70% suitable for stationary storage second life | |||
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How lithium-ion cells fits into a wider valorisation strategy.
Lithium-Ion Cells
With a lab analysis, the engine checks the stream against each receiving route's published limits and returns what is supported, what is refused, and why. Without one yet, we tell you which routes it can evaluate and what analysis that needs.
See what the output looks like: a worked dossier.