The Chinese government has introduced a new regulation mandating unique digital identification numbers for electric vehicle batteries, aiming to monitor their entire lifecycle and optimize resource recovery.
This digital ID functions akin to a “digital citizen ID,” directly linked to the national monitoring system. The technology enables authorities to track every stage of a battery’s life, from manufacturing and vehicle installation to maintenance, replacement, and eventual recycling upon the vehicle’s end-of-life.
This stringent measure comes as China faces mounting pressure from electronic waste. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) predicts that discarded electric vehicle batteries in China will surpass 1 million tons annually by 2030. Assigning these unique IDs is a practical step to prevent old batteries from entering illegal markets or being improperly disposed of, which could lead to environmental disasters. The system ensures that all batteries are returned to authorized facilities for safe and efficient processing, rather than becoming an ecological burden.
Beyond environmental protection, the new regulation aims to tap into the resource potential of used batteries. Proper recycling allows for the recovery of critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel at high rates. In 2025 alone, China processed over 400,000 tons of used electric vehicle batteries, a nearly 33% increase from the previous year. Leading Chinese companies have achieved world-class metal recovery rates, strengthening the global electric vehicle industry’s sustainable supply chain.
The regulation clearly assigns recycling responsibilities to battery manufacturers and automakers, requiring them to establish transparent collection networks. Transportation industry experts emphasize the need for consumers to responsibly hand over end-of-life vehicles and batteries to officially licensed entities. Using unofficial disposal channels not only risks fire hazards and water pollution but also undermines the government’s digital identification monitoring system. China’s initiative is expected to set a benchmark for sustainable clean energy management worldwide.
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