The Big EV Challenge: Who Takes Responsibility For Old Batteries? | NDTV AutoMate

At NDTV AutoMate: The Fuel and Future Summit 2026, experts discussed one of the biggest challenges facing India's EV revolution, what happens to batteries at the end of their life. The panel called for shared responsibility between manufacturers, recyclers and consumers, while stressing the need for battery repurposing, a robust recycling ecosystem and domestic battery manufacturing to make electric mobility sustainable and reduce import dependence.