动力电池回收新规出台：“车电一体报废”和“数字身份证”成焦点

Core Viewpoint - The new regulatory framework for the recycling and comprehensive utilization of retired power batteries in China is set to take effect on April 1, 2026, aiming to manage the increasing volume of waste batteries from the rapidly growing electric vehicle market [2][6]. Group 1: Regulatory Framework - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and other departments have jointly issued the "Interim Measures for the Management of Recycling and Comprehensive Utilization of Waste Power Batteries for New Energy Vehicles" [2]. - The framework aims to establish a comprehensive management approach covering all channels, chains, and the entire lifecycle of power batteries [3]. Group 2: Key Measures - The interim measures include four main points: 1. Comprehensive management of battery production, vehicle scrapping, battery swapping operations, and maintenance to prevent waste batteries from entering unregulated channels [3]. 2. Clear responsibilities for all parties involved in the production, sales, maintenance, replacement, disassembly, recycling, and comprehensive utilization of batteries [3]. 3. Strengthening information traceability management through a national platform for tracking battery information and establishing a digital identity management system for batteries [4]. 4. Enhanced regulatory measures with administrative penalties for non-compliance, including fines and warnings [3][5]. Group 3: Digital Identity System - The digital identity system will enable full lifecycle management by linking battery codes to information from production, sales, maintenance, and recycling, allowing for real-time monitoring [4]. - Battery manufacturers are required to label their products according to national standards and report relevant information through the designated platform [4]. Group 4: Industry Challenges and Global Context - Despite the established policy framework, challenges remain in ensuring effective implementation of the "vehicle-battery integrated scrapping" system across regions [5]. - The recycling management of batteries is part of China's broader circular economy strategy, with plans for a comprehensive recycling framework for various waste materials [5]. - Globally, countries are developing their own battery recycling systems, with notable initiatives in North America and the Middle East [5].