UK's first recycled EV battery cells cut carbon emissions by 32%

Altilium and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have unveiled the UK’s first electric vehicle (EV) battery cells made using recycled cathode and anode materials, showcased at Cenex Expo 2025. These automotive-grade NMC 811 multilayer pouch cells incorporate cathode active material (CAM) recovered from end-of-life EV batteries via Altilium’s EcoCathode process, achieving recycled content levels that meet EU 2036 targets. Initial tests demonstrated performance on par with conventional materials, with JLR conducting further validation. Additionally, single-layer pouch cells with 100% recycled cathode and graphite anode materials were produced and integrated into a virtual reality model of the Jaguar I-PACE battery pack, highlighting the practical application of recycled components. An independent Life Cycle Assessment by Minviro confirmed significant environmental benefits, showing that using 100% recycled CAM in NMC 811 cells could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 32% compared to virgin materials sourced from Asia. Other environmental impacts