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Safe, compliant battery recycling for businesses handling hybrid cars, electric vehicles, and end-of-life automotive batteries.
There are several types of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, each with different materials, performance characteristics, and recycling considerations. Here’s a quick overview of the main types:
We specialise in the safe handling of hybrid systems, offering a complete, compliant solution from collection through to final treatment and recycling. Whether you’re managing end-of-life vehicles, supporting car scrapping operations, or handling waste from electric and hybrid vehicles, we make the process straightforward and fully traceable.
Our network of licensed partners and authorised treatment facilities ensures your waste is processed to the highest environmental standards. We stay up to date with regulations so you don’t have to, giving you peace of mind that your car batteries and other assets are handled correctly.
If you’re looking for a reliable partner for battery recycling, get in touch today. We’ll help you manage your automotive batteries safely, compliantly, and efficiently.
A hybrid vehicle combines a traditional petrol or diesel engine with an electric motor powered by a battery. In most hybrid cars, the system automatically switches between, or blends, these two power sources to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
At lower speeds, the electric motor can power the vehicle on its own, using energy stored in the battery. At higher speeds or under heavier load, the engine takes over or works alongside the motor. The battery is recharged through regenerative braking (capturing energy when slowing down) and, in some cases, by the engine itself.
This combination is why hybrids and electric technologies are becoming increasingly popular across modern electric vehicles and electric cars.
The battery in a hybrid vehicle is designed to last for many years and typically has a lifespan of 8 to 15 years, depending on usage, driving conditions, and battery type.
Most manufacturers provide warranties of around 8 years or 100,000 miles, but in real-world conditions, many car batteries in hybrid cars last well beyond this. Over time, the battery’s efficiency may gradually reduce, but it rarely fails suddenly.
When a battery does reach end-of-life, it can be safely handled through specialist battery recycling and treatment and recycling processes.