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KeithR56 · Jun 9th, 2022, 12:37

An awful lot of serious money is being invested around the world to build plants that can refurbish or recycle EV batteries. I understand refurbishing batteries can be extremely dangerous and some countries won’t allow it to be done on their soil.

Like many people on this forum, I’m not an expert on battery technology, but I do read what has been written by experts. According to EDF, VW are planning to build a plant that will take depleted batteries and assess them. Some batteries will be refurbished, some will be repurposed, and some will be recycled to reclaim the precious metals. Refurbished batteries will probably have 80% of original capacity.

I’m not sure how much you think a Volvo technician will able to do at your local dealership, but I doubt it would be more than replacing a depleted cell with a new one.

12v lead acid batteries can also be refurbished, but I don’t think you’ll ever see your local dealership doing it.

Jun 9th, 2022, 12:37	#14
KeithR56 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 8th, 2023 20:46 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Wigan	An awful lot of serious money is being invested around the world to build plants that can refurbish or recycle EV batteries. I understand refurbishing batteries can be extremely dangerous and some countries won’t allow it to be done on their soil. Like many people on this forum, I’m not an expert on battery technology, but I do read what has been written by experts. According to EDF, VW are planning to build a plant that will take depleted batteries and assess them. Some batteries will be refurbished, some will be repurposed, and some will be recycled to reclaim the precious metals. Refurbished batteries will probably have 80% of original capacity. I’m not sure how much you think a Volvo technician will able to do at your local dealership, but I doubt it would be more than replacing a depleted cell with a new one. 12v lead acid batteries can also be refurbished, but I don’t think you’ll ever see your local dealership doing it. __________________ XC40 (MY22) Inscription B4P, Denim Blue, Blond Leather, Climate Pack, Versatility Pack, Sunroof, Rear Tints. (previously owned 2017 XC60, 2011 V60, 2004 S60, 1998 S70, 1992 940, 1989 740)