Quick Takeaways
- Europe’s first industrial-scale LFP battery recycling line is being built in Germany with strong federal backing.
- The expansion significantly boosts Europe’s ability to locally recycle both LFP and NMC EV batteries at scale.
On December 19, cylib, a Germany-based battery recycling specialist, announced a major step forward with a EUR 63.4 million grant awarded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy to accelerate its next growth phase at the Dormagen site. The cylib LFP battery recycling expansion marks a significant milestone in strengthening Europe’s electric vehicle materials ecosystem.
cylib LFP battery recycling expansion backed by federal funding
The newly secured funding supports the second expansion phase of the Dormagen facility and enables the construction of Europe’s first industrial-scale lithium iron phosphate recycling line. With this addition, cylib will double its originally planned processing capacity to 60,000 tonnes annually, equivalent to recycling roughly 140,000 electric vehicle batteries each year.
Dual-chemistry recycling capability at industrial scale
As part of the expansion, the site will integrate:
This configuration positions the company as the first industrial recycler in Europe capable of handling all major lithium-ion battery chemistries at scale. The cylib LFP battery recycling expansion directly addresses the growing share of LFP batteries used across mass-market electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
Reducing Europe’s dependency on imported battery materials
By processing both LFP and NMC batteries domestically, the expanded Dormagen operation supports Europe’s strategic goal of securing local access to critical battery raw materials. This development reduces dependence on overseas supply chains, particularly for recycled battery inputs, and strengthens regional resilience as EV adoption accelerates.
Production timeline and future capacity growth
Commercial operations at the expanded Dormagen facility are scheduled to begin in 2027. Additional ramp-up phases are planned beyond initial commissioning, allowing further capacity increases as battery recycling volumes rise across the European automotive market.
cylib LFP battery recycling expansion backed by federal funding
The newly secured funding supports the second expansion phase of the Dormagen facility and enables the construction of Europe’s first industrial-scale lithium iron phosphate recycling line. With this addition, cylib will double its originally planned processing capacity to 60,000 tonnes annually, equivalent to recycling roughly 140,000 electric vehicle batteries each year.
Dual-chemistry recycling capability at industrial scale
As part of the expansion, the site will integrate:
- A dedicated 30,000-tonne LFP recycling line
- A parallel 30,000-tonne nickel manganese cobalt recycling line
This configuration positions the company as the first industrial recycler in Europe capable of handling all major lithium-ion battery chemistries at scale. The cylib LFP battery recycling expansion directly addresses the growing share of LFP batteries used across mass-market electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
Reducing Europe’s dependency on imported battery materials
By processing both LFP and NMC batteries domestically, the expanded Dormagen operation supports Europe’s strategic goal of securing local access to critical battery raw materials. This development reduces dependence on overseas supply chains, particularly for recycled battery inputs, and strengthens regional resilience as EV adoption accelerates.
Production timeline and future capacity growth
Commercial operations at the expanded Dormagen facility are scheduled to begin in 2027. Additional ramp-up phases are planned beyond initial commissioning, allowing further capacity increases as battery recycling volumes rise across the European automotive market.
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