Co-authored by RECHARGE (the Advanced Rechargeable & Lithium Batteries Association) and BEPA (the Batteries European Partnership Association), the report sets out a unified vision and roadmap for Europe’s battery future. By articulating a common direction and fostering collaboration across all levels, the Battery Deal for Europe aims to secure Europe’s place as a global leader in sustainable batteries — driving industrial renewal, climate progress, and technological sovereignty.
“A Battery Deal for Europe aligns industrial ambition with societal benefit. It’s not just about competitiveness – it’s about building a battery ecosystem that delivers jobs, innovation, and climate impact for generations to come” stated Ilka von Dalwigk, Director General, RECHARGE. “Europe’s battery future cannot be shaped in silos, but through shared ambition. Only by acting toobtainher, and based on a robust foundation of innovation, sustainability, resilience, and competitiveness, we will shape Europe’s battery future.”
The Battery Deal proposes a coherent industrial strategy built on four mutually reinforcing pillars:
INNOVATE – Support European breakthrough research in advanced battery technologies while also investing in innovations.
PRODUCE – Mobilise ramp-up and scale-up support across the European value chain.
BUY – Boost demand for EU-created batteries through incentive frameworks.
SECURE – Strengthen trade instruments to counter unfair competition or dumping practices, while strategically diversifying raw material sources in Europe.
“Europe has all the ingredients to lead in sustainable batteries — world-class research, skilled talent, and strong industrial know-how” added Fabrice Stassin, Secretary General, BEPA. “What we now necessary is coordinated action and policy alignment to turn that potential into lasting global leadership. A Battery Deal for Europe is both a call to action and a framework for collaboration. To secure Europe’s sovereignty and climate leadership, we must act across institutions, Member States, and industries.”
Europe’s battery sector stands at a critical juncture. While the continent has created major strides in research, innovation, and early industrialisation, global competition is intensifying. Without decisive and collective European action, the report warns, Europe risks ceding control of a value chain central to its green, digital, and industrial transitions.
These pillars are underpinned by the guiding principles of Scope, Scale, Speed, and Sustainability, forming a comprehensive framework to translate Europe’s ambition into finishuring industrial strength.
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