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NJ LegislatureProposedPublished Jan 13, 2026
Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Must Create Battery Management Plans
Official title: S646 — Requires manufacturers of electric vehicles to establish and implement electric vehicle battery management plans.
What is this?
This bill requires companies that make electric vehicles to create and follow a plan for managing their car batteries. The plan would cover things like how batteries are made, used, and recycled. This helps make sure electric vehicle batteries are handled responsibly throughout their life.
Who does this affect?
- •Electric vehicle manufacturers and companies that make EV batteries
- •People who buy or own electric vehicles
- •Recycling and waste management companies
- •New Jersey residents who care about environmental protection
What can you do?
1.Support this bill by contacting your state senator to let them know you care about how EV batteries are managed
2.Learn about battery recycling programs in your area when you buy an electric vehicle
3.Ask car dealers about manufacturers' battery management plans when shopping for an EV
Timeline
- 2026-01-13: Bill introduced in the Senate
What this means for you
This helps make sure electric vehicle batteries are handled responsibly throughout their life.