China Begins to Tighten Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Regulations

Starting from the dismantling and removal of the power storage unit, within six months of obtaining product certification.

“They must submit information about the battery within 20 days of receiving the certificate of conformity. The vehicle's sale date, battery code, and other information must also be reported,” Carnewschina added.

Finally, manufacturers are also required to establish recycling service stations in the areas where batteries are recycled. Then publish and update the contact information for the recycling service stations.

Power storage unit manufacturers are also required to accept all used batteries that should be recycled.

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Indonesia Can Follow Suit

On the other hand, Indonesia will face a similar situation. In the country, the use of EVs is becoming more massive.

This situation must be handled wisely, so that there is no accumulation of electric car battery waste.

“We are aware that in three to four years there may be many used batteries from EVs. We want to recycle the batteries,” said Ary Sudjianto, Deputy for Climate Change Control and Carbon Economic Value Governance of KLH/BPLH at JAMA Oil Lube some time ago.

He emphasized that with the high target for the number of electric vehicles by 2030, the waste from power storage units will also increase.

Therefore, the Indonesian government needs to immediately think about battery waste management.