Altilium is pioneering the UK’s transition to sustainable battery materials by recycling old EV batteries into low-carbon materials for next-generation battery production.
Through its proprietary clean technology, the company is building a secure domestic supply chain for critical minerals including lithium, cobalt and graphite, helping reduce the UK’s dependence on imported materials from China while strengthening national energy and industrial security.
Altilium recently secured an £18.5 million UK Government DRIVE35 grant to support development of its ACT 3 scale-up facility, to build the UK’s first EV battery recycling plant.
The company aims to supply up to 50% of the UK’s battery material demand through domestic recycling by 2040, supporting the shift away from imported oil and accelerating the adoption of EVs and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
Altilium’s EcoCathode™ process produces recycled cathode materials with up to 74% lower CO₂ emissions than conventional mined alternatives, aligning energy security with decarbonisation goals.
Investor confidence remains strong, with the company’s recent Series B2 retail investment campaign on R Europe fully subscribed within just two hours. Institutional backing includes a £10 million investment from SQM, the world’s largest lithium group, alongside strategic investment from Marubeni Corporation and Mizuho Bank.
Having progressed from operating its recycling pilot line ACT 2 to preparing for commercial-scale production, Altilium’s recycled battery materials have been validated through testing with Imperial College London and gigafactory manufacturing trials at UK Battery Industrialisation Centre. The company is also delivering UK Government-backed programmes alongside Jaguar Land Rover and Nissan Motor Corporation, positioning Altilium at the forefront of the UK’s circular battery economy.
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