Policy Brief: Building India’s Market for Repurposed EV Batteries

This policy brief argues that India does not need blanket subsidies for repurposed batteries across all applications. Instead, public support should be targeted where a certified battery can deliver reliable service at a competitive lifecycle cost, yet the market cannot finance deployment without temporary intervention—building on the evidence generated by domestic pilots. Existing government programmes can serve as anchor off-takers, governed by uniform standards for safety, performance, monitoring, and end-of-life recycling.