What Happens to EV Batteries after they’re dead, and how bad are they for the environment‪?‬ Small99: Small Business to Net Zero

There's a lot of concern about electric vehicle batteries and how bad they are for the environment. However, how do they stack up against a petrol car? And what sort of life can you get from one?

In this episode I tackle:


The Average Lifespan of a EV battery
Their Carbon Footprint
How much lithium and cobalt they use
If they can be recycled
What happens to them after they're in a car
How they compare to petrol cars

Sources:

Average UK Mileage
EV Battery Life
Life Cycle Assessment of a Car Carbon Footprint
Vehicle Effeciency
EV Battery Recycling
How much do  batteries degrade over time
Electric Classic Cars
Second Life Applications