Battery Related Information
Battery labels & symbols explained
All batteries in Geely vehicles are labelled in accordance with Article 13 of EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. The symbols below appear on the batteries themselves or on their packaging and accompanying documents. Understanding these helps you handle, store, and return batteries correctly at the end of life.
| Crossed-out wheelie bin | Recycling symbol | CE marking | Lead content (Pb) | Hazard warning |
This battery must not be disposed of with household waste. It must be returned to a designated collection or take-back point for separate treatment and recycling. | The materials in this battery are recoverable. Returning it through authorised channels ensures those materials are recycled rather than lost to landfill. | The battery meets the applicable EU regulatory requirements, including EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542, and has been assessed accordingly before being placed on the market. | This symbol indicates the battery contains lead, a regulated substance. Lead-acid batteries — such as the 12V battery in your Geely — must be returned through designated take-back routes. | Indicates a fire, burn, or chemical risk associated with the battery. Read the safety instructions on the label and do not attempt to open, short-circuit, or incinerate the battery. |
Substances in Geely batteries
Geely vehicle batteries contain materials that require careful handling and must not enter the general waste stream. Improper disposal risks harm to the environment and human health.
| HV Traction Batteries | 12 V lead-acid Batteries | Small Lithuim batteries |
The high-voltage battery in your Geely vehicle contains lithium-based active materials — lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) or lithium iron phosphate (LFP) depending on variant — alongside electrolyte salts dissolved in organic solvents. These materials are hazardous if released into the environment through physical damage, fire, or improper dismantling. Lithium in particular can react with water. Cobalt (in NMC) is a substance of concern due to its sourcing and ecological impact. Never attempt to open, puncture, or dismantle an HV battery yourself. Return through authorised Geely channels only. | The 12V starter battery contains lead and sulfuric acid. Lead is a heavy metal classified as hazardous under EU environmental legislation. Sulfuric acid is corrosive. Both substances are recoverable through regulated recycling and must not enter landfill or household waste. Return to a Geely service centre or designated battery collection point. | Smaller lithium coin and cylindrical cells used in key fobs (Panasonic CR2450), TPMS sensors (Maxell CR2032HR), and other vehicle systems contain lithium and metallic compounds. Although small, these cells must not be discarded as household waste. They can be returned to any battery collection point — including those at electronics retailers or local authority sites — or via Geely service centres. |
Safe handling of waste batteries
Before returning a battery, follow these safety guidelines to protect yourself and others.
| Damaged or swollen batteries | Avoid liquid exposure | Do not attempt to open or dismantle | Small coin cells |
Do not transport a visibly damaged, swollen, or leaking battery without guidance. Contact Geely aftersales — damaged HV batteries require specialist handling and transport. | Do not expose waste lithium batteries to water. Keep them in a cool, dry location away from flammable materials until they can be returned. | HV traction batteries operate at voltages that are immediately life-threatening. Never attempt to open, cut, or short-circuit any vehicle battery. | Keep coin cell batteries (key fob, TPMS) away from children — especially button cells, which are a swallowing hazard. |
Information for distributors & waste management operators
Geely makes available to distributors, service operators, and waste management operators the technical information required under Articles 60(2) and 60(3) of EU 2023/1542, including:
Dismantling procedures: Vehicle-specific dismantling instructions for safe battery removal from all Geely models are available on our dedicated RMI portal.
Occupational safety & fire protection: Storage, handling, and transport procedures for waste HV batteries, including thermal runaway risk mitigation and PPE requirements. All available on our dedicated RMI portal.
Returning your battery
As an end-user, you are required under EU law to return waste batteries separately from general household waste. Geely and our EPR partners provide free take-back options in all markets where we operate.
Safety notice: Discarding batteries in household waste or littering is prohibited and harmful. Batteries contain recoverable materials — returning them ensures they are properly recycled.
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