Electrifying the Future: Driving Innovation in Battery Manufacturing

The battery manufacturing sector sits at the heart of the UK’s ambition to lead in sustainable, high-value advanced manufacturing. As demand for electrification surges across transport, energy storage, and industry, scaling a competitive and resilient UK battery ecosystem will be vital to securing jobs, strengthening supply chains, and driving innovation.

• How can the UK build a fully integrated battery value chain – from raw materials and cell manufacturing to recycling and reuse – to ensure long-term competitiveness and resilience?

• Which segments of the battery ecosystem (materials refining, cell design, pack integration, software, or recycling) offer the UK the greatest near-term advantage?

• What are the most pressing barriers to large-scale battery manufacturing in the UK – and how can policy, finance, and industry collaboration help overcome them?