Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 120285
Electric Vehicles: Batteries
Tabled: 11 March 2026
Answered: 19 March 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to ensure the safe disposal of electric vehicle batteries at the end of their life.
Answer
Mary CreaghElectric vehicle (EV) batteries are classed as industrial batteries under the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009, which requires producers of industrial batteries to offer free take back upon request from end users. The Office of Product Sa...
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