TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey legislature has passed the pioneering Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Management Act (S3723/A5365), establishing a comprehensive system for lithium-ion vehicle battery recycling. This legislation, led by Senator Bob Smith, aims to create a sustainable and innovative approach to managing EV batteries. The Act covers collection, transportation, remanufacturing, reuse, recycling, and proper disposal of batteries from electric and hybrid vehicles.
The initiative is part of New Jersey’s strategy to foster a circular economy for EV batteries. It focuses on keeping batteries out of landfills, reusing materials to reduce new battery costs, creating jobs, and decreasing dependence on imported minerals. With EV batteries nearing their lifespan’s end, manufacturers must submit management plans to the State Department of Environmental Protection, outlining battery handling from acceptance to recycling or repurposing.
This Act positions New Jersey to leverage the growing demand for EVs and their batteries, emphasizing recycling of essential materials and components.