Before returning a battery, follow these safety guidelines to protect yourself and others.
Do not transport a visibly damaged, swollen, or leaking battery without guidance. Contact authorized Lynk & Co channels — damaged HV batteries require specialist handling and transport.
Do not transport a visibly damaged, swollen, or leaking battery without guidance. Contact authorized Lynk & Co channels — damaged HV batteries require specialist handling and transport.
Do not transport a visibly damaged, swollen, or leaking battery without guidance. Contact authorized Lynk & Co channels — damaged HV batteries require specialist handling and transport.
Do not expose waste lithium batteries to water. Keep them in a cool, dry location away from flammable materials until they can be returned.
Do not transport a visibly damaged, swollen, or leaking battery without guidance. Contact authorized Lynk & Co channels — damaged HV batteries require specialist handling and transport.
HV traction batteries operate at voltages that are immediately life-threatening. Never attempt to open, cut, or short-circuit any vehicle battery.
Do not transport a visibly damaged, swollen, or leaking battery without guidance. Contact authorized Lynk & Co channels — damaged HV batteries require specialist handling and transport.
Keep coin cell batteries (key fob, TPMS) away from children — especially button cells, which are a swallowing hazard.
| Damaged or swollen batteries | Avoid liquid exposure | Do not attempt to open or dismantle | Small coin cells |
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Do not transport a visibly damaged, swollen, or leaking battery without guidance. Contact authorized Lynk & Co channels — damaged HV batteries require specialist handling and transport. | Do not expose waste lithium batteries to water. Keep them in a cool, dry location away from flammable materials until they can be returned. | HV traction batteries operate at voltages that are immediately life-threatening. Never attempt to open, cut, or short-circuit any vehicle battery. | Keep coin cell batteries (key fob, TPMS) away from children — especially button cells, which are a swallowing hazard. |
Batteries contain materials that require careful handling and must not enter the general waste stream. Improper disposal risks harm to the environment and human health.
The high-voltage battery in your Lynk & Co vehicle contains lithium-based active materials — lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC). These materials are hazardous if released into the environment through physical damage, fire, or improper dismantling. Lithium in particular can react with water. Cobalt (in NMC) is a substance of concern due to its sourcing and ecological impact. Never attempt to open, puncture, or dismantle a High Voltage battery yourself. Return through authorized Lynk & Co channels only.
The high-voltage battery in your Lynk & Co vehicle contains lithium-based active materials — lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC). These materials are hazardous if released into the environment through physical damage, fire, or improper dismantling. Lithium in particular can react with water. Cobalt (in NMC) is a substance of concern due to its sourcing and ecological impact. Never attempt to open, puncture, or dismantle a High Voltage battery yourself. Return through authorized Lynk & Co channels only.
The high-voltage battery in your Lynk & Co vehicle contains lithium-based active materials — lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC). These materials are hazardous if released into the environment through physical damage, fire, or improper dismantling. Lithium in particular can react with water. Cobalt (in NMC) is a substance of concern due to its sourcing and ecological impact. Never attempt to open, puncture, or dismantle a High Voltage battery yourself. Return through authorized Lynk & Co channels only.
The 12V starter battery contains lead and sulfuric acid. Lead is a heavy metal classified as hazardous under EU environmental legislation. Sulfuric acid is corrosive. Both substances are recoverable through regulated recycling and must not enter landfill or household waste. Return through authorized Lynk & Co channels or designated battery collection point.
The high-voltage battery in your Lynk & Co vehicle contains lithium-based active materials — lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC). These materials are hazardous if released into the environment through physical damage, fire, or improper dismantling. Lithium in particular can react with water. Cobalt (in NMC) is a substance of concern due to its sourcing and ecological impact. Never attempt to open, puncture, or dismantle a High Voltage battery yourself. Return through authorized Lynk & Co channels only.
Smaller lithium coin and cylindrical cells used in key fobs, TPMS sensors, and other vehicle systems contain lithium and metallic compounds. Although small, these cells must not be discarded as household waste. They can be returned to any battery collection point — including those at electronics retailers or local authority sites — or through authorized Lynk & Co channels.
| HV Traction Batteries | 12 V lead-acid Batteries | Small Lithuim batteries |
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The high-voltage battery in your Lynk & Co vehicle contains lithium-based active materials — lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC). These materials are hazardous if released into the environment through physical damage, fire, or improper dismantling. Lithium in particular can react with water. Cobalt (in NMC) is a substance of concern due to its sourcing and ecological impact. Never attempt to open, puncture, or dismantle a High Voltage battery yourself. Return through authorized Lynk & Co channels only. | The 12V starter battery contains lead and sulfuric acid. Lead is a heavy metal classified as hazardous under EU environmental legislation. Sulfuric acid is corrosive. Both substances are recoverable through regulated recycling and must not enter landfill or household waste. Return through authorized Lynk & Co channels or designated battery collection point. | Smaller lithium coin and cylindrical cells used in key fobs, TPMS sensors, and other vehicle systems contain lithium and metallic compounds. Although small, these cells must not be discarded as household waste. They can be returned to any battery collection point — including those at electronics retailers or local authority sites — or through authorized Lynk & Co channels. |
Lynk & Co makes available to distributors, service operators, and waste management operators the technical information required under Articles 59 and 61 of EU 2023/1542, including:
Vehicle-specific dismantling instructions for safe battery removal are available on our dedicated RMI portal.
Vehicle-specific dismantling instructions for safe battery removal are available on our dedicated RMI portal.
Vehicle-specific dismantling instructions for safe battery removal are available on our dedicated RMI portal.
Storage, handling, and transport procedures for waste HV batteries. All available on our dedicated RMI portal.
| Dismantling procedures | Occupational safety & fire protection |
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Vehicle-specific dismantling instructions for safe battery removal are available on our dedicated RMI portal. | Storage, handling, and transport procedures for waste HV batteries. All available on our dedicated RMI portal. |
As an end-user, you are required under EU law to return waste batteries separately from general household waste. Lynk & Co and our EPR partners provide free take-back options in all markets where we operate.
Safety notice: Discarding batteries in household waste or littering is prohibited and harmful. Batteries contain recoverable materials — returning them ensures they are properly recycled.
Locate an authorized recycling center for your battery by following this link.
Locate an authorized recycling center for your battery by following this link.
Locate an authorized recycling center for your battery by following this link.
Locate an authorized recycling center for your battery by following this link.
Locate an authorized recycling center for your battery by following this link.
Locate an authorized recycling center for your battery by following this link.
Locate an authorized recycling center for your battery by following this link.
Locate an authorized recycling center for your battery by following this link.
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Locate an authorized recycling center for your battery by following this link.
Locate an authorized recycling center for your battery by following this link.
Locate an authorized recycling center for your battery by following this link.
Locate an authorized recycling center for your battery by following this link.
Locate an authorized recycling center for your battery by following this link.
Locate an authorized recycling center for your battery by following this link.
Locate an authorized recycling center for your battery by following this link.
Locate an authorized recycling center for your battery by following this link.
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