《新能源汽车废旧动力电池回收和综合利用管理暂行办法》发布

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with several other government departments, has issued a temporary management measure for the recycling and comprehensive utilization of used power batteries from new energy vehicles, which will take effect on April 1, 2026 [1]. Group 1: General Provisions - The purpose of the measure is to strengthen the management of used power battery recycling and comprehensive utilization, promote resource recycling, and protect the environment [2]. - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is responsible for formulating policies related to the management of used power battery recycling and comprehensive utilization [2][3]. - A national information platform for tracking new energy vehicle power batteries will be established to monitor the entire lifecycle of these batteries [2]. Group 2: Production and Coding of Power Batteries - New energy vehicle power batteries produced or imported for sale in China must prioritize standardized and easily disassembled designs, using non-toxic or low-toxicity materials [4]. - Power battery enterprises are required to code their batteries according to national standards and ensure that the coding is unique, accurate, and durable [5][6]. Group 3: Recycling of Used Power Batteries - Power battery enterprises must take responsibility for recycling the batteries they produce or import, including establishing service points for battery collection [7][8]. - New energy vehicle manufacturers are also required to set up recycling service points and inform users about the recycling process when batteries reach the end of their recommended lifespan [7][8]. Group 4: Comprehensive Utilization of Used Power Batteries - The comprehensive utilization of used power batteries must comply with legal and environmental standards, and companies must obtain necessary approvals before engaging in such activities [10]. - Both power battery enterprises and new energy vehicle manufacturers must ensure that collected used batteries are sent to legally established comprehensive utilization enterprises [11]. Group 5: Information Management - Relevant enterprises must report specific information regarding new energy vehicle power batteries to the information platform within designated timeframes [14][15]. - The information platform will facilitate the tracking of battery disassembly and other technical information [16]. Group 6: Supervision and Management - Government departments are tasked with strengthening supervision and inspection of used battery recycling and utilization activities, with the authority to conduct on-site checks [17][18]. - Any violations of the regulations may result in penalties, including fines and orders for correction [19][20]. Group 7: Legal Responsibilities - Violations of the regulations regarding the design and use of toxic materials in power batteries will lead to penalties from market supervision departments [19]. - Companies failing to fulfill their recycling responsibilities may face fines and other legal consequences [21][22]. Group 8: Implementation and Transition - The new measures will come into effect on April 1, 2026, and previous regulations will be repealed [25].