CEVA Logistics has announced plans to establish a network for processing end-of-life electric vehicle batteries across Europe, saying it aims to handle 80% of the continent’s volumes by 2030.
The logistics provider said it will build 15 centres across 10 European countries by 2027, as the first generation of EV batteries approaches retirement age.
CEVA estimates approximately eight million lithium-ion batteries will reach end-of-life in Europe over the next five years, creating both environmental and regulatory challenges.
The company said operations will begin in France, the United Kingdom and Spain by the end of this year, expanding to Germany, Italy, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic between 2026 and 2027.
Each facility will be located within CEVA’s existing vehicle logistics platforms, the company said. Services will include battery collection, diagnosis, dismantling and reconditioning, with temperature-controlled storage and 24-hour monitoring systems.
CEVA said the initiative builds on a trial programme that began in 2022 at its facility in Ghislenghien, Belgium.
The company said it will collect batteries from dealerships and end-of-life vehicle centres before determining whether they should be dismantled or reconditioned. Battery modules and waste materials will then be delivered to recycling centres or facilities for second-life applications.
Each battery will be tracked throughout the process, CEVA said, providing transparency on status and location.
“The automotive industry is undergoing major changes with the rise of electric vehicles,” said Mathieu Friedberg, CEVA’s chief executive. “Given the challenges of recycling and reusing batteries, it seemed essential to us, drawing on our logistics expertise, to propose robust and virtuous solutions to support the automotive sector in strengthening the circular economy.”
