“Recycling Is Only One Part of the Battery Opportunity”
09 Sep, 2026By ReBAT1 min read
“Recycling is only one part of the battery opportunity.”
ReBAT Founder Karan Khurana recently joined a discussion on EVs, battery safety, second-life applications, and recycling, highlighting an important point: a strong battery ecosystem isn't just about manufacturing capacity. It also needs the right testing and safety standards, collection systems, refurbishment capabilities, and recycling infrastructure.
At ReBAT, we see this as the next layer to build: assessing every battery for its next possible use, and recovering valuable materials through recycling when that's the right path.
From the discussion
Does an end-of-life battery really mean the end?
We can extend its value through repair, refurbishment, repurposing, or eventually recycling and mineral extraction.
What happens to a battery after its first life?
We test and grade the cells to see whether they can be utilised for specific applications before going for recycling.
Why is battery testing so important?
You need to understand the battery's condition and ensure it can be safely dismantled before deciding its next use.
Is battery recycling only about recycling?
It's not just recycling. There are multiple avenues: testing, refurbishment, repurposing, dismantling, and eventually recovering critical minerals.
Why did India introduce stricter battery safety standards?
There were several safety incidents, and the government introduced standards to bring discipline into battery assembly and manufacturing.
