In June 2018, the Green and Low-carbon Development Foundation released a report to propose a feasible mechanism and policy of automotive battery recycling for Shenzhen, a metropolis with a fast growing electric vehicle population. This project was supported by Energy Foundation China.

The report systematically reviews the existing policies for the recycling and reusing of automotive batteries and the main stakeholders. Based on the status quo, researchers propose policy recommendations and standards for recycling technologies, from the perspectives of technical availability and market maturity.

The experience of Shenzhen could provide reference for other major cities that are also employing electric vehicles.