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E-Mobility

E-mobility is essential to the transition toward cleaner, smarter urban transport. But without proper battery management, the sector risks fires, waste accumulation, and environmental harm.

Recyclus provides the secure, sustainable, and scalable recycling backbone needed to support the UK’s e-mobility revolution — ensuring every battery has a responsible end-of-life pathway.

Powering the e-mobility revolution — safely and sustainably

The UK’s e-mobility sector is growing at unprecedented speed. E-bikes, e-scooters, delivery fleets, rental schemes and lightweight EVs are becoming core components of urban transport and last-mile logistics.

But as adoption accelerates, so do the challenges associated with lithium-ion battery safety, handling, and end-of-life management.

  • E-mobility batteries are now one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the UK.
  • Fire incidents linked to e-bike and e-scooter batteries continue to rise, driven by damaged packs, non-compliant chargers and improper disposal.
  • Manufacturers, rental operators, retailers, and councils now face regulatory and operational pressure to ensure safe collection, storage, and recycling.
  • The UK urgently needs domestic recycling capacity to keep pace with e-mobility growth and avoid reliance on overseas disposal.

Recyclus Group provides a complete, UK-based recycling and risk-management solution — purpose-built for the needs of the e-mobility ecosystem.

Our E-Mobility Services

Here’s how we support you end-to-end:

Safe Collection, Storage & Transport

We work with manufacturers, retailers, delivery platforms, rental operators and local authorities to manage e-mobility batteries responsibly.

Services include:

  • ADR-compliant transport for damaged, swollen or end-of-life lithium-ion packs.

  • Our fire-safe, UNP911-certified “LiBox” containers for temporary on-site storage, meeting Packing Group I and ADR P911 regulations.

  • Aggregated collection plans for high-volume operators (e.g. rental schemes, logistics fleets).

  • Chain-of-custody tracking for full compliance and audit transparency.

Assessment & Pre-Treatment

E-mobility batteries vary widely in construction and quality — including OEM units, aftermarket packs, and unregulated imports.

Our facility provides:

  • Controlled inspection and testing.

  • Safe neutralisation of compromised or swollen packs.

  • Specialist handling for fire-damaged or counterfeit batteries.

  • Dismantling and separation of cells, modules, and embedded electronics.

Threats such as thermal runaway, water ingress, DIY pack modification, and overcharging are fully managed under controlled conditions.

End-of-Life Recycling & Material Recovery

Recyclus operates the UK’s first industrial-scale lithium-ion battery recycling line, capable of processing:

  • E-bike battery packs

  • E-scooter packs (consumer, rental, and commercial)

  • Electric delivery fleet battery units

  • Swappable modular systems

  • Portable and micro-mobility power banks

Through shredding, separation, and recovery, we produce high-value black mass containing lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese — supporting the circular supply chain and reducing reliance on mined materials.

We issue full certification of destruction and sustainability reporting for commercial partners.

Fire Risk Management & Safety Consultancy

The rise in e-mobility battery fires has created a pressing need for industry-wide safety expertise.

Recyclus supports clients with:

  • Guidance on safe battery isolation, and handling

  • Advice on compliant storage and emergency readiness

  • Incident-response procedures for compromised or burning packs

  • Compliance support

This is especially critical for delivery hubs, rental-scheme depots, warehouses, and retail service areas.

How It Works

E-Mobility Process Flow

1. Arrange Collection

Arrange Collection

Arrange collection or deliver to our facility: we handle paperwork, transport, or receipt.

2. Initial Inspection

Initial Inspection

Initial inspection: assessment of battery pack condition (normal end-of-life, damaged, fire-affected).

3. Containment

Containment

Containment (if required): damaged/dangerous packs are placed in our specialised containment (LiBox) and stored in controlled conditions.

4. Safe Dismantling

Safe Dismantling

Safe dismantling: high-voltage team executes controlled dismantling and pre-treatment in line with safety standards.

5. Recycling & Recovery

Recycling & Recovery

Recycling & recovery: shredded, separated, and processed into black mass and other recoverable materials.

6. Certifications & Reporting

Certifications & Reporting

Certifications & reporting: full traceability provided, including certificates of destruction, material recovered, and environmental impact metrics.

5. Recycling & Recovery

Recycling & Recovery

Recycling & recovery: shredded, separated, and processed into black mass and other recoverable materials.

6. Certifications & Reporting

Certifications & Reporting

Certifications & reporting: full traceability provided, including certificates of destruction, material recovered, and environmental impact metrics.

Strategic Benefits for E-Mobility Partners

Reduced Fire Risk

Reduced fire risk through expert handling, storage, and transport of damaged and defective battery packs.

Domestic, Circular Recycling

Domestic, circular recycling that keeps valuable battery materials within the UK.

Full Compliance

Full compliance with UK battery regulations and environmental standards.

Traceability & Documentation

Traceability & documentation for ESG reporting and sustainability commitments.

Secure & Confidential Battery Handling for Sensitive Products

Recyclus provides specialised handling for confidential waste streams and next-generation product trials, ensuring security, discretion and full compliance at every stage.

Our facility is equipped to process:

  • Batteries from confiscated or restricted items, received through approved waste partners

  • Prototype, pre-production and next-generation devices from automotive, robotics, electronics and industrial sectors

  • Development batteries used in R&D labs, engineering teams and controlled testing programmes

  • Sensitive equipment requiring secure destruction, full audit trails and verified recycling outcomes

All confidential materials are managed under secure processes with:

  • Controlled access zones

  • Full chain-of-custody tracking

  • Secure destruction certificates

  • Non-disclosure aligned handling for sensitive technologies

This ensures high-risk or confidential battery waste — whether from law-enforcement seizures or cutting-edge engineering trials — is processed safely, discreetly and in full compliance with UK regulation.

Why Recyclus Group?

  • We have proven capability with damaged, swollen, and fire-affected battery packs.

 

  • We provide full traceability, environmental credentials, and circular economy alignment.

 

  • Trusted by OEMs, distributors, retailers, and mobility operators

    • We are the UK’s first industrial-scale lithium-ion battery recycler.

     

    • Our Wolverhampton facility is fully operational and processing large volumes of Li-ion batteries.

     

    • We have experience with e-mobility battery packs from companies such as Halfords, showcasing our specialist capability.

    Find Your Bespoke Solution

    Call Us

    +44 (0) 1902 287561

    Email Us

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    HQ Address

    Lincoln Street,
    Wolverhampton,
    WV10 0DX