Guidance: EV Battery Safe Handling and Storage
In a collaborative effort to enhance safety measures and promote responsible handling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) has published a new guidance document, “Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Safe Handling and Storage”.
The document was produced through a collaborative process by a subcommittee of SP’s Responsible Battery Work Group who pooled their expertise and knowledge to prioritize EV battery safety. Co-chaired by Call2Recycle and Blue Whale Materials, committee members include automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) including, General Motors, Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, Stellantis, and Toyota Motor North America, as well as companies engaged in the EV battery value chain such as, Cellblock FCS, Cirba Solutions, Circulor, Energy Security Agency, Labelmaster, Li-Cycle, and, ORBIS.
The document succinctly summarizes some of the available resources, options and considerations related to handling of EV batteries after their removal from a vehicle, including topics related to 1) battery identification, 2) safety prevention, 3) thermal runaway, and 4), the roles of authorities. It also includes links to several relevant regulations and standards for those seeking additional information on the topic.
While this document is being provided for educational purposes, it is the responsibility of every company handling EV batteries to understand and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Guidance Document: EV Battery Safe Handling & Storage
The document succinctly summarizes some of the available resources, options and considerations related to handling of EV batteries after their removal from a vehicle, including topics related to 1) battery identification, 2) safety prevention, 3) thermal runaway, and 4), the roles of authorities. It also includes links to several relevant regulations and standards for those seeking additional information on the topic.
Acknowledgements: This guidance document was produced through a collaborative process by a subcommittee of the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) Responsible Battery Work Group. The project was co-chaired by: Jeff Haltrecht, Call2Recycle; and, David Fauvre, Blue Whale Materials. SP members contributing to the development and review of this guidance document included: General Motors, Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, Stellantis, Toyota Motor North America, Blue Whale Materials, Call2Recycle, Cellblock FCS, Cirba Solutions, Circulor, Energy Security Agency, Labelmaster, Li-Cycle, and, ORBIS. Special thanks to Kellen Mahoney, SP’s Director, for his work in supporting the development of this guidance document. Additional stakeholder input was gathered through a series of industry expert interviews and an SP workshop in Indianapolis, Indiana in April 2023.
Disclaimer: This document is provided for educational purposes only. The information included is based on the professional judgment of the individual authors as of June 2023 and may be used at your discretion. SP and its member companies make no warranty, expressed or implied, and assume no liability for any form of damage that may result from use of this document. It is the responsibility of every company handling EV batteries to understand and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Contact: Please submit any feedback on this guidance document or suggestions for future improvements to info@supplierspartnership.org
Related Document: EV Battery Transportation Guidance
The guidance document is designed as an informational resource highlighting some of the noteworthy regulations and current requirements that stakeholders handling an EV battery at the end of its useful life will need to understand and comply with.