BMW Group is stepping up efforts to reduce the energy intensity of battery production, partnering with Encory to launch a new recycling facility in Bavaria, Germany.
The Cell Recycling Competence Centre (CRCC) reflects a growing push across the energy sector to cut emissions and resource use linked to electrification.
Developed by BMW Group, the site will deploy a direct recycling method that removes the need for highly energy-intensive thermal processing. The approach is designed to close material loops while lowering the overall energy footprint of battery manufacturing.
Electrified vehicles made up 26% of BMW Group’s global sales in 2025, with fully electric models accounting for roughly 18%.
In Europe, fully electric vehicle sales rose by 28.2%, underscoring the increasing energy demand tied to battery production and supply chains.
