Porsche has initiated a pilot project aimed at recovering valuable raw materials from high-voltage batteries at the end of their lifecycle. The initiative seeks to explore a closed-loop raw material cycle, emphasising the growing importance of recycled battery components and the responsible handling of high-voltage batteries. In the long term, the company plans to establish a dedicated recycling network in collaboration with external partners.
The pilot project is structured in three phases to test a process suitable for large-scale application. In the first phase, high-voltage batteries from development vehicles undergo mechanical shredding, producing a material known as “black mass.” This granulated mixture contains essential elements such as nickel, cobalt, manganese, and lithium. To date, Porsche has generated approximately 65 tons of black mass through this process.
The second phase involves refining the black mass to extract its valuable raw materials. Porsche places particular emphasis on ensuring the quality and purity of these recycled materials to produce high-performance batteries for its electric vehicles.
