What happens to the thousands of battery packs used in these cars when they inevitably reach the end of their life?
Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently signed the “End-of-Life Management of Electric Vehicle Batteries” bill (SB 26-003) into law, making Colorado the first state in the nation to mandate exactly how EV batteries are handled at the end of their lifespan.
According to the “extended producer responsibility”, the logistical and financial burden of dealing with these batteries now lies with the vehicle manufacturers – rather than placing the burden on consumers, local municipalities, or independent junkyards and recyclers.
