How will the new battery law affect Asian battery producers?

The path to this legislation has spanned three years, witnessing Asian battery companies transition from initial apprehensions to active participation, and ultimately, acceptance of the impending paradigm shift. Upon the new battery law's enforcement, Asian battery producers exporting to Europe will confront three primary challenges:

Should lead be banned in Europe?

The general ban on lead would cause challenges but was justified by “the risks posed The toxic metal lead would be generally banned in the European Union under a European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recommendation sent Wednesday to the European Commission, the bloc’s executive.

When will a lead ban take effect?

The ban would take effect four and a half years after a final decision to outlaw lead is taken, meaning it will likely take effect in 2028. The general ban on lead would cause challenges but was justified by “the risks posed

Will lead batteries take a big part of the e-bike market in China?

These are saying that lead batteries will continue to take a huge portion of the E-bike market in China and that there’s a lot of growth opportunities in areas such as India, Bangladesh, Vietnam and southeast Asia.

How will the new battery regulations impact China & Taiwan?

These new guidelines introduce significant changes poised to impact battery producers across the globe, with companies in China and Taiwan being at the forefront of these challenges. Key Highlights of the New Regulations: Beginning in 2027, any power batteries destined for European markets will mandatorily require a "Battery Passport."

How are lead batteries recycled in Europe?

In Europe, nearly all lead batteries are collected at the end of their life and processed by a highly efficient network of extensively regulated recyclers, Binks said. On average, new batteries manufactured in the region contain more than 80% of recycled raw materials.