Mercedes-Benz Energy signs deal with Lohum to recycle EV batteries

Lohum has committed to lift a minimum of 50 MegaWatt Hertz (MwH) across multiple second-use modules a year from Mercedes-Benz Energy

Mercedes-Benz Energy signed an agreement with battery recycler Lohum Cleantech for supply of second-life batteries on Wednesday. Under the deal, Lohum has committed to lift a minimum of 50 MegaWatt Hertz (MWh) across multiple second-use modules annually from Mercedes-Benz Energy.

Once these second-life modules reach the end-of-life stage, Lohum offers a buy-back guarantee to recycle them through its hydromet plant.  

The agreement will enable Lohum to secure high volumes of second-use battery modules from Mercedes-Benz Energy.  

Lohum will be the first partner for repurposing EV batteries for Mercedes-Benz Energy in Asia. At present, Lohum repurposes battery applications primarily for the