Forget the myths: EV batteries are now more than 99% recyclable

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39 points·thelastgallon··6 comments

It’s funny to me when people say “lithium is the new oil,” not realizing that lithium is not a consumable.

I've asked this before, but as the owner of a 2012 BEV that has a good battery but is in not-so-good (ie, fair) condition, how can I maximize the resale value of the battery in my car?

The battery is almost certainly worth far more than the car at this point.

Yes, I know that the battery will be scavenged at the junkyard. I'd love to get some of that.

You may not have a chance. If you did, it would be: 1. Identify the manufacturer stock number for the battery (part number) 2. Investigate the market for said part (may require professional connections) 3. "Salt" your sales offers with the battery part number and condition.

Over/Under goal is a refurbisher or similar middleman buying it just for the battery. Good luck, let us know how it goes

I hear you, but our car literally has more value as a "garbage car" even after insurance than actual resale value despite the rather valuable battery in its innards.

I guess you could list the battery for sale at some high price in case someone needs one.

Although it sounds you are better just keeping the car and using it.

> and now that more than 99% of the battery materials can be recycled and reused in batteries that are as good as or better than they were the first time around

Even better than the real thing. /s

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