Germany

Germany Spoke
Operations.

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Up to

30K
tonnes

processing capacity of manufacturing scrap and end-of-life batteries annually, including full EV battery packs

Up to

95%

recovery rate

Up to

67%

reduction in CO2 emissions compared with traditional mining and refining (per tonne of battery material) through our process

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JUST THE FACTS

The things you need to know.

Located in Magdeburg, Germany, our first European Spoke marks a major milestone for Li-Cycle and shows our ability to deploy our technology anywhere in the world, enabling us to grow in lockstep with customer demand.

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About the facility.

The Germany Spoke can process up to 30,000 tonnes of lithium-ion battery material per year, including full EV battery packs, without discharging, dismantling or thermal processes.

The facility is strategically located near key manufacturing centers to optimize logistics and accelerate demand from our growing customer base.

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Managing our environmental footprint.

Li-Cycle’s Spoke & Hub Technologies produces significantly less GHG emissions compared with mining and refining.

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Commitment to safety.

At Li-Cycle, the safety of the public, our employees, and all stakeholders in the Magdeburg area is our top priority. The facility will be equipped with state-of-the-art safety and security systems to ensure that employees and the local community are protected.

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Working within the community.

At Li-Cycle, we believe that success is driven by communication and collaboration. We are committed to open and ongoing engagement with our neighbours and the Magdeburg community and to providing positive local benefits.

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In the News: Germany

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Li-Cycle Celebrates the Opening of One of the Largest Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facilities in Europe in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Li-Cycle Celebrates the Opening of One of the Largest Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facilities in Europe in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Press Releases, Germany

September 27, 2023

Original press release deployed via Business Wire Li-Cycle hosts local dignitaries, stakeholders and partners as it officially opens its Germany Spoke,  and supports Saxony-Anhalt’s role in fostering innovation and pioneering…

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Neue Recyclingfabrik soll bis zu 30.000 Tonnen Batterien wiederverwerten

Neue Recyclingfabrik soll bis zu 30.000 Tonnen Batterien wiederverwerten

In the News, Germany

August 2, 2023

Mit neuen Elektroautos wächst auch die Nachfrage nach Lithium. Ein neues Werk von Li-Cycle in Magdeburg soll den wertvollen Rohstoff aus alten Akkus gewinnen. August 2, 2023 Original article published…

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Li-Cycle starts battery recycling operations at German plant

Li-Cycle starts battery recycling operations at German plant

In the News, Germany

August 2, 2023

August 1, 2023 Original article published via Reuters Li-Cycle (LICY.N) said on Tuesday it has started operations at its German plant to break down electric-vehicle batteries for recycling, part of the company’s…

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