BMW and Redwood to Recycle EV Batteries

BMW has partnered with Redwood Materials to recycle lithium-ion batteries from its electrified vehicles across the U.S., including models from BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce. Redwood will process these end-of-life batteries at its facilities in Nevada and South Carolina, recovering critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel for reuse in new battery production. This initiative supports BMW's broader sustainability goals and plans to expand its U.S. EV lineup with six new models by 2030. Founded by former Tesla CTO JB Straubel, Redwood Materials has also partnered with several other major automakers, including Ford, Volvo, and General Motors. Between 95% and 98% of the recycled battery materials are expected to be returned to the supply chain. The partnership also aligns with BMW's goal of creating a fully circular battery supply chain in the U.S.