Recycled graphite will enable North American and European battery and EV manufacturers to reduce dependency on imported materials and align with US, Canadian, and EU regulations that promote the use of domestic feedstock. The new product also supports the EU’s target of achieving 25% recycling of synthetic graphite by 2030.
Anode graphite constitutes the largest part of lithium-ion batteries by weight, typically around 70 kilograms of graphite per EV. With conventionally produced anode graphite responsible for 20% of battery cell emissions on average, the reduction of these during production is one of the most urgent challenges for the EV and battery industry.
Vianode’s Via One synthetic anode graphite plant began production in 2024 with a record-low climate impact of 1.9 kg CO₂ equivalents (CO₂e) per kg of graphite. This equals a more than 90% reduction to emissions compared to conventional production.
Vianode’s new recycled graphite material represents the next step towards achieving the emission target of 1.0 kg CO₂e per kg graphite by 2030 through more efficient production and material use. For automotive and battery manufacturers, the new product enables electric vehicles with lower emissions from its production process and enhanced battery efficiency, including faster charging and increased range.
In anode materials, there is a distinction between synthetic and natural anode graphite which are commonly used together in lithium-ion batteries. Vianode produces the world’s most sustainable synthetic anode graphite through a proprietary high-temperature process, while natural graphite is mined from carbon-rich rock formations.
