Tevva, Ecobat partner for first-life battery management

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva, London, has entered into a strategic partnership with Dallas-based battery recycler Ecobat for the repair, repurposing and recycling of its lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Tevva says the partnership is kicking off with a 12-month pilot phase for first-life battery management, with the opportunity to expand into additional energy storage and recycling solutions.

Tevva says that, unless an issue arises during vehicle life, Ecobat will ensure Tevva’s in-house assembled LIBs are handled, diagnosed and repaired using its most effective and environmentally friendly methods.

Tevva adds that by engaging Ecobat, it is demonstrating its commitment to providing customers with the best and fastest possible service while minimizing potential impact on the environment.

Asher Bennett, founder and CEO of Tevva, says “Tevva is committed to providing the best possible customer service while promoting a circular approach to battery management. By agreeing to this strategic partnership with Ecobat, a company with proven credentials in minimizing waste, honoring resources and respecting rare earth metals, we are letting our customers know that we’ve got their back in the worst-case scenario, while also being a responsible corporate citizen by preparing for battery end-of-life.”

Tevva’s 7.5-ton battery-electric truck has recently entered mass production at the company’s London facility. The company says the truck offers up to 140 miles from its 105-kilowatt-hour battery on a single charge and is ideal for last-mile and urban delivery fleets. This will be followed by a 7.5-ton hydrogen-electric truck, which benefits from a hydrogen range-extender that enhances vehicle range to up to 354 miles.

“Ecobat is thrilled to partner with a company like Tevva, one that’s committed to efficient, effective and sustainable resource management, to extend the lifecycle of their lithium-ion batteries,” says Ecobat EU Key Accounts Director Tom Seward. “Working with pioneers like Tevva to support their battery management gives Ecobat the opportunity to expand its lithium-ion recycling footprint and further the circular energy economy.”