What dealers need to know about lithium-ion battery recycling in 2026

A new MHEDA Journal feature explores lithium-ion battery recycling and what dealers need to understand as adoption becomes the default rather than the exception. UgoWork’s Marketing Director Jean-François Marchand explained why lead-acid recycling isn’t a fair benchmark for lithium-ion. Instead, battery chemistry, NMC versus LFP, is the real driver of end-of-life economics. NMC’s nickel and cobalt content typically offsets recycling costs, while LFP can turn recycling into a net expense. The article also covered second-life applications, the role of battery management system data in extending usable life, and the key questions dealers should ask vendors: chemistry, product design for recovery, and whether an established recycling partnership is in place.

Read the full article here.