Dead EV Batteries: Not the End, Says UN Official; India's Recycling Challenge

• UN official Katrin Luger states dead LFP batteries can extend life by 7-10 years with proper checks, reducing environmental risks.
• Reused batteries cut energy storage costs by 20-30%, benefiting underserved communities and stabilizing power grids.
• LFP batteries dominate India's EV market but are hard to recycle profitably due to low material value.
• Policy changes like differentiated EPR pricing, battery passports, and organizing the informal sector are crucial for scaling LFP battery reuse and recycling.
• Strict EPR enforcement and mandating recycled content in new batteries can prevent a battery waste crisis in India, despite low recycling incentives.