The Surrey Board of Trade and the Burnaby Board of Trade are instigating change on electrical vehicle battery charging infrastructure.
Canada has proposed regulations that indicate one-fifth of all passenger cars, SUVs and trucks sold in Canada in 2026 will need to operate on electricity, and battery lifespans are estimated to be between 10-20 years.
“Electric vehicles have been on the market for close to 10 years already, and some already require battery recycling,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. “The issue continues to be limited battery recycling facilities across Canada. The Federal Government needs to prioritize investment in battery recycling facilities and determine which communities to target for these.”
“To achieve Canada’s 2026 electric vehicle goal, the Federal Government must collaborate with other levels of government for region-specific battery recycling facilities and invest in expanding recycling capacity,” said Paul Holden, President & CEO of the Burnaby Board of Trade.
The Surrey Board of Trade and the Burnaby Board of Trade recommend that the Federal Government:
1. Work with the provincial, territorial, and First Nations governments to commission a study and action plan for the implementation of the electric vehicle battery recycling plants we will need per region; and,
2. Invest in innovation for current electric vehicle battery recycling plants to increase their capacity.
