Infographic illustration depicting the minerals found in an electric vehicle (EV) battery. The average EV lithium-ion battery with a 65 kilowatt per hour capacity contains around 185 kilograms of minerals. Graphite is the largest component (28.1%) and is used for the anode. The cathode is composed of several metals with cobalt being the most expensive. Data from the European Federation for Transport and Environment based on the average EV battery in 2020. | |
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