Safety Management for EV Battery Reuse and Recycling in India

WRI India’s panel on Battery Safety for Reuse and Recycling, held at the Global EV Battery Safety Forum, highlighted both opportunity and risk. By 2030, EVs will drive 90% of LIB demand, opening space for 1.2 million tons of recycling and 200+ GWh of second-life use in India. Experts discussed safety risks, regulatory gaps, and the policies needed to build a secure and sustainable circular battery economy