2 Responses to “No one wants to buy used EVs”

1. Morgan Wright says:

   December 24, 2023 at 7:45 am

   I wonder if you can sell a worn-out EV for the lithium scrap. The stuff isn’t cheap.

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   • saveenergy says:

     December 24, 2023 at 9:54 am

     The cost of recovery is too high, its not easy to scrap an EV …
     One of the biggest challenges when it comes to scrapping an electric vehicle is the lithium-ion battery, which in itself can be an incredibly dangerous task. All modern EVs use a lithium-ion, although you may find some hybrids (particularly Toyotas) using a nickel metal hybride battery. Recycling batteries of this type is not a simple task, and requires specific training for staff at ATFs, as the materials within the lithium-ion batteries can be harmful to both the environment and to those handling them. A mishandled or poorly stored battery could also lead to fire or even explosions.

     Another challenge facing breakers, and this one may seem a little obvious at first, is the risk of electrocution. Electric cars can have up to 800 volts flowing through them, even after the battery has been disconnected, which again just amplifies the need to ensure you go to a qualified ATF with the relevant certification to work on electric cars.

     Finally, within the electric motors themselves sits a number of large magnets which are powerful enough to literally rip tools out of mechanics pockets. Not only can this pose a risk for the mechanics working on them already, the magnets also have the ability to cause problems with medical fittings such as a pacemaker.

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