In a new pilot project, Porsche is currently investigating the recovery of raw materials from used high-voltage batteries. The aim is to test processes for recycling and to reduce dependence on primary raw materials. The project is being carried out in several phases and focuses on batteries from development vehicles.
Partner network to further develop processes
In the first phase, the batteries are mechanically shredded. This produces the so-called black mass, which contains metals such as nickel, cobalt, manganese, and lithium. Porsche claims that about 65 tons of this material have been produced in the test facility so far. These materials are then chemically separated and processed for reuse. In the final phase of the project, the company intends to produce battery cells with a defined proportion of recycled material and test their use in vehicles. In the future, a network with external partners is planned to further develop these processes. Porsche is positioning the project in the context of regulatory developments, particularly with regard to future EU requirements for recyclates from 2031.
