What is a used EV battery worth? Start with what it can still do
A used battery is more than a collection of raw materials. Its value depends on the work it can still perform and the evidence behind that potential.
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Practical writing on used batteries: value, testing, logistics and the rules that govern them.
Why BMS State of Health is not enough for second-life batteries
A dashboard percentage can start the assessment. It cannot prove capacity, safety or suitability for a specific second-life application on its own.
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How battery chemistry changes the best second-life route
LFP, NMC and different pack designs create different technical and commercial options. Chemistry shapes the route, but evidence decides it.
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How used battery collection and routing works
From initial battery details and commercial agreement to collection, testing and an evidence-led route for reuse, repair or recycling.
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EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542: what it means if you're holding used lithium-ion batteries
The EU's battery rulebook changed from a directive to a regulation — and it reaches everyone holding used lithium-ion batteries, not just manufacturers. Here's what actually applies to you.
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What to do with used EV batteries: a guide for scrapyards, dismantlers and fleets
A retired EV pack is bulky, regulated and may still suit another application. This guide explains the main routes and the evidence each one needs.
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What is a battery State-of-Health report and why serious buyers demand one
SoH is the number that separates a tradeable second-life battery from scrap-weight guesswork. What it measures, how it's tested, and what a proper report includes.
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