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Proportion by weight of the recyclable material in a lithium-ion battery (source: Volkswagen)
| Recyclable material | Proportion by weight [kg] (based on a total battery mass of 400 kg) |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | 126 |
| Graphite | 71 |
| Nickel | 41 |
| Electrolyte | 37 |
| Copper | 22 |
| Plastic | 21 |
| Manganese | 12 |
| Cobalt | 9 |
| Electronics | 9 |
| Lithium | 8 |
| Steel | 3 |
| Residual | 41 |
