On Thursday, Sept. 19, battery recycler Redwood Materials announced a partnership with BMW of North America to recycle lithium-ion batteries from all electrified vehicles (EVs) in the BMW Group, including BMW, MINI, Rolls Royce, and BMW Motorrad. Redwood and BMW aim to forward the future of electrification and toward a more sustainable battery supply chain.
Redwood will work with BMW Group’s network of over 700 locations, including dealerships, distribution centers, and internal facilities, to facilitate the recovery of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries.
According to the company’s press release, Redwood’s relationship with BMW of North America embodies its continued commitment to recovering end-of-life EV battery packs to ensure valuable materials are recycled, refined, and returned to the battery supply chain to build sustainable electric vehicles.
In its two U.S. campuses—one outside Reno, NV, and the other under construction in Charleston, SC—Redwood recycles, refines, and manufactures battery components. With South Carolina’s rich automotive history and being home to more than 500 automotive companies, including BMW, it’s no surprise that both Redwood and BMW are establishing significant operations in that region. Redwood’s Carolina Campus is located near BMW Group’s Plant Spartanburg and Plant Woodruff, where the company plans to assemble at least six fully electric models, and the high-voltage battery packs for those vehicles, before the end of the decade.
According to the press release, Redwood’s mission to build a sustainable battery supply chain is realized through collaborations with leaders in the electric vehicle and clean energy sectors. Its partnership with BMW of North America represents a significant milestone toward building a more sustainable future.
