India, July 11 -- Vietnamese EV major VinFast has partnered lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery recycling startup BatX Energies for battery recycling and critical mineral recovery in India.

Under the agreement, BatX will provide comprehensive high-voltage (HV) battery recycling, material recovery and repurposing services for VinFast India's factory, and after-sales operations.

Further, it will help in recovery and reintegration of critical materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel into the battery production cycle, as per a statement.

The partnership aims to drive localised solutions and bring focus on battery lifecycle management in the EV space.

A statement from BatX said that the agreement will also spur opportunities for future colla...