New Regulations Target 1 Million+ Tonnes of Retired EV Batteries by 2030
China is turbocharging its sustainability efforts with strict new rules for recycling electric vehicle batteries starting in April 2026 ⚡️. The policy requires every new energy vehicle (NEV) power battery to get a digital ID – think of it as a recycling passport! 📲
This comes as China’s NEV boom hits warp speed: Last year alone, over 16 million units rolled off production lines 🚗💨. But with great power (batteries) comes great responsibility – experts predict 1 million tonnes of retired batteries by 2030. Yikes! 😬
MIIT officials say the plan creates a "full-lifecycle" tracking system, from factory floor to recycling bin ♻️. A national battery database will help prevent illegal dumping – part of China’s ongoing environmental cleanup campaign that began in June 2025 🚯.
"This isn’t just about being green," says industry analyst Li Wei. "There’s $23 billion in recoverable materials at stake here – it’s business and sustainability in one charge!" 💰🔋
