Electrifying the Future: Driving Innovation in Battery Manufacturing

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

• How can the UK develop a fully integrated battery value chain, from raw materials and cell manufacturing to recycling and reuse?
• Which areas of the battery ecosystem, materials processing, cell design, pack integration, software or recycling, offer the UK the strongest competitive advantage?
• What are the key barriers to scaling battery manufacturing in the UK, and how can policy, finance and industry collaboration help overcome them?