Redwood Materials.
Across the U.S., there are over 9,000 auto recyclers and dismantlers, often referred to as ‘secondary handlers’ who process a variety of vehicles. Now with EVs, they’re on the front lines of removing and identifying battery packs. We partner with them to make sure they have the right tools, training, and support to identify battery packs and help transport them safely to Redwood. From there, our team determines the best path forward: some batteries still have enough life to be remanufactured or reused, while others are ready to be recycled. We recover more than 95% of the critical minerals inside – like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper - and return these elements to the supply chain, reducing reliance on mining and keeping materials local.
Today, Redwood receives the vast majority of EV packs and other lithium-ion batteries in North America, and we’re building a circular supply chain alongside dismantlers, dealers, and automakers across the industry. In 2024, we recycled more than 20 GWh of lithium-ion batteries, enough to power over 250,000 new electric vehicles.
The auto recycling community has been safely processing vehicles for more than a century, and EVs are no different. What’s changed is that every battery now holds critical minerals we can recover and reuse—helping strengthen the domestic supply chain and reduce our reliance on mining and imports. Together, we’re turning end-of-life vehicles into a new beginning for American industry.
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Today, Redwood receives over 20 GWh of batteries each year—the equivalent of 250,000 EVs—representing roughly 90% of all lithium-ion batteries recycled in North America.
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