We advocate for the sustainable development of an innovative and competitive rechargeable and lithium batteries value chain in Europe – a battery industry capable of taking Europe to climate-neutrality and industrial leadership.
We advocate for the sustainable development of an innovative and competitive rechargeable and lithium batteries value chain in Europe – a battery industry capable of taking Europe to climate-neutrality and industrial leadership.
As the advanced rechargeable and lithium batteries association in Europe, RECHARGE promotes the development of rechargeable batteries such as lithium or next-generation zinc, sodium or nickel batteries. Founded in 1998, our unique membership does not only cover Europe’s most relevant battery manufacturers but all aspects of the batteries industry:
An expert partner for all technical and legislative topics pertaining to advanced rechargeable and lithium batteries, RECHARGE works closely with other battery associations as well as with related laboratories and institutes in Europe, and at international level.
To act on our mission of promoting advanced rechargeable batteries as a core technology that will contribute to the industrial and social revolution towards a more empowered, sustainable and circular Europe, we put all our efforts in improving battery acceptance while ensuring an international level playing field that provides continued market access for new and existing rechargeable battery products. RECHARGE and our members stand for:
RECHARGE is governed by a Board of Directors that consists of elected representatives of our members. To best shape the strategic direction of our Association, every aspect of the European battery industry is represented. A small team of experts manages the daily operations of RECHARGE. Our way of working as well as our members-focused structure ensure that member companies have a real say in the short- and long-term development of the Association – and the European battery industry.
Chairman, SAFT
Vice Chairman, Umicore
Treasurer, Stanley, Black & Decker
Director, BASF
Director, Northvolt
Director, BlueSolutions
Director, Forsee Power
Director, Hilti
Director, Renault Group
General Manager
Director, Public Affairs & Communications
Sustainability Manager
Communications & Members Relations Officer
Policy Consultant & PA Project Manager
Policy Consultant
PA Strategic Adviser