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Cracking the Code of the Battery Lifecycle

Included in CES Online The Battery Lifecycle Report provides the evidence and background needed to understand the lifecycle of batteries and their host products — how long they remain in use, how they are traded, and the opportunities for reuse at the end of their first life. Going beyond technical aspects, it shows how these lifecycles shape real markets and business models, with a particular focus on the light electric vehicle sector.

 

The 175-page report culminates in detailed forecasts of battery flows, market values, and the game-changing factors that can alter market outcomes. It is an indispensable resource for companies in the automotive industry, as well as those engaged in reuse, recycling, charging, swapping, and lease finance.

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Available as part of a CES Online subscription or for separate purchase with one month's access of CES Online included. 

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What the report covers

Understanding the lifecycle of lithium-ion batteries

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  • Characteristics of lithium-ion batteries affecting their lifecycle

  • The actual stages in a battery's lifecycle

  • How applications affect the battery lifecycle

  • The value creation of batteries 

  • Causes of end of life for a battery

  • Export of battery containing exports 

  • How and why are batteries are reused

  • The challenges of reuse and repurposing

  • Main reuse and repurposing markets

  • How different lifecycle ratios interact

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Lifecycle of batteries by segment​​

Characteristics, end-of-life ratio, export and reuse ratio by segment and market

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  • Batteries in portable devices

  • Batteries for personal mobility 

  • Batteries in Heavy and Commercial Vehicles

  • Batteries in Stationary Energy Storage Systems

  • Batteries in Backup systems and UPS

  • Batteries in Industrial applications

  • Batteries in maritime applications

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The lifecycle of batteries in Light Electric Vehicles​

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  • The growth of light electric vehicles

  • Longevity of light duty vehicles 

  • Longevity of electric vehicles 

  • Why EVs reach end of life

  • Why EV batteries reach end of life 

  • Why EVs can be used although batteries are degraded

  • Evidence proving how long EVs will stay on the roads

  • Behind the end-of-life ratios for EV batteries

  •  End-of-life ratios by market

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Export of used electric vehicles​

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  • The global trade of used light duty vehicles

  • Export and import of used light duty vehicles - drivers

  • Trade of used light EVs

  • Main import markets for used EVs

  • Export from Europe

  • Export from North America

  • Export from China

  • The drivers behind export of light EVs

  • Age distribution of used EVs

  • Price gaps and arbitrage opportunities

  • ELV export

  • Trade ratios of EVs by market

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Reuse of batteriers in Light EVs​

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  • Market dynamics between reuse, remanufacturing and repurposing

  • Market structure

  • The battery replacement market

  • Prices and price dynamics of used batteries

  • The different battery repurposing segments​

  • Best practice in battery repurposing

  • Volume-based potential and challenges in repurposing

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Forecasting EV battery volumes from a value perspective​

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  • How EV batteries create value

  • How the Automotive industry generates value

  • The impact of EVs on the legacy automotive industry

  • Car makers' strategies for profitability 

  • New revenue and profit opportunities

  • Analysis of residual values of EVs

  • The impact of residual values on the insurance market

  • The impact of residual values on auto salvage/ATF market

  • The impact of residual values on the used vehicle export market

  • Potential export markets for used EVs and EV components

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Forecasts​

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  • Export of used EVs (number of vehicles)

  • Primary routes for EV batteries  (Gwh)

  • Assessment and forecast of the battery reuse market (GWh)

  •  EV batteries in use (GWh)

  • All lithium-ion batteries in use (GWh and tonnes)

  • Value of used EV export (USD)

  • Value of charging, V2G and battery swapping based on remaining fleet (USD)

  • Value of reuse and repurposing (USD)

  • Value of recycling (USD)

  • Analysis and conclusion

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Data and appendix​

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  • The report is connected to underlying data which can be downloaded as CVC sheets

  • Appendix with additional data series will be uploaded over time with access also for single report buyers during one year

  • Webinar and/or recording covering report will be included and held in September 2025

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