Hans Eric Melin
@hanseric.bsky.social
Founder of Circular Energy Storage – a reserach firm specialised on analysis of the global lithium-ion battery end-of-life market
Share my time between London, Vienna and the road.
www.circularenergystorage-online.com
Share my time between London, Vienna and the road.
www.circularenergystorage-online.com
To me the biggest problem with EVs, no matter where they are made, is low residual values. European car makers collect a big chunk of their profits from captive finance. Making EV ownership more attractive will increase demand, improve top line revenues, net profit and save jobs in the whole market.
October 23, 2025 at 12:35 PM
To me the biggest problem with EVs, no matter where they are made, is low residual values. European car makers collect a big chunk of their profits from captive finance. Making EV ownership more attractive will increase demand, improve top line revenues, net profit and save jobs in the whole market.
Nice size! And price. I was also surprised to see Maxis bring more muscle cars to 🇬🇧.
October 2, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Nice size! And price. I was also surprised to see Maxis bring more muscle cars to 🇬🇧.
I think Vienna lost its position mainly due to the terror threat and subsequent cancelation of Taylor Swift's concerts but the electric postal service is indeed a nice feature. A lot of Maxus vans and my favourites the small three wheel scooters.
October 1, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I think Vienna lost its position mainly due to the terror threat and subsequent cancelation of Taylor Swift's concerts but the electric postal service is indeed a nice feature. A lot of Maxus vans and my favourites the small three wheel scooters.
Two Nio in two hours in Frankfurt. Used to be two EVs…
June 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Two Nio in two hours in Frankfurt. Used to be two EVs…
Thanks! Great summary. Feels familiar somehow, wonder from where I get that feeling….
May 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Thanks! Great summary. Feels familiar somehow, wonder from where I get that feeling….
March 31, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Will be in Kensington next week, talking at ACI's Battery Recycling Europe. Theme: The future of the recycling industry in Europe. 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🔋. Send a note if you're there and want to connect.
February 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Will be in Kensington next week, talking at ACI's Battery Recycling Europe. Theme: The future of the recycling industry in Europe. 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🔋. Send a note if you're there and want to connect.
It's 2025 and new EVs in the streets. Spotted the first in Macan in Vienna a few weeks ago. Last week I visited the Porsche store in Mayfair. £104K for this one which makes the Taycan cheap. My neighbours couldn't resist though.
February 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
It's 2025 and new EVs in the streets. Spotted the first in Macan in Vienna a few weeks ago. Last week I visited the Porsche store in Mayfair. £104K for this one which makes the Taycan cheap. My neighbours couldn't resist though.
Love that (part of) the Hungarian team in skiing took their Ampera to the Ski Championships in Saalbach.
In fact Saalbach was quite EV dense, maybe reflecting the wealth of the audience...
In fact Saalbach was quite EV dense, maybe reflecting the wealth of the audience...
February 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Love that (part of) the Hungarian team in skiing took their Ampera to the Ski Championships in Saalbach.
In fact Saalbach was quite EV dense, maybe reflecting the wealth of the audience...
In fact Saalbach was quite EV dense, maybe reflecting the wealth of the audience...
It’s 2025! Time for delivery!
February 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
It’s 2025! Time for delivery!
First Cybertrucks I have found in Russia and Ukraine.
February 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
First Cybertrucks I have found in Russia and Ukraine.
Good summary of what’s driving Hungary
February 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Good summary of what’s driving Hungary
Freedom for me ⚡️💨☀️
On my way to 🇭🇺
On my way to 🇭🇺
February 11, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Freedom for me ⚡️💨☀️
On my way to 🇭🇺
On my way to 🇭🇺
Ukrainian Bolt in Vienna with Californian privileges
February 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Ukrainian Bolt in Vienna with Californian privileges
That's indeed slightly a bit better than what we had anticipated but we also take battery replacements 🪫 🔋into account which brings down the number.
January 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
That's indeed slightly a bit better than what we had anticipated but we also take battery replacements 🪫 🔋into account which brings down the number.
Nice morning walk reminding me that our EOL battery forecasts align really well with reality. Of the Mitsubishi I-Miev that were sold in the UK between 2010 and 2012 are 66% still on the roads while 4% have a Statutory Off Road Notification which sometimes mean they may have left the country.
January 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Nice morning walk reminding me that our EOL battery forecasts align really well with reality. Of the Mitsubishi I-Miev that were sold in the UK between 2010 and 2012 are 66% still on the roads while 4% have a Statutory Off Road Notification which sometimes mean they may have left the country.
I think we can expect a much more flat development of the European EV market the next years than what previously has been expected. The incentives, including profitability, are just not there for almost 50% of the market by volume. This will have an impact on investments in the whole value chain.
January 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I think we can expect a much more flat development of the European EV market the next years than what previously has been expected. The incentives, including profitability, are just not there for almost 50% of the market by volume. This will have an impact on investments in the whole value chain.
Maybe the most surprising chart from my article about the European battery recycling market today. In Germany, a market with no credits or subsidies for EVs, BEV/PHEVs had market shares of between 31% and 62% in three segments including SUV in 2024. Nicht schlecht!
www.linkedin.com/posts/hanser...
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January 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Maybe the most surprising chart from my article about the European battery recycling market today. In Germany, a market with no credits or subsidies for EVs, BEV/PHEVs had market shares of between 31% and 62% in three segments including SUV in 2024. Nicht schlecht!
www.linkedin.com/posts/hanser...
www.linkedin.com/posts/hanser...
Our first webinar in 2025 will cover our latest report about the European Battery Recycling Market. The market will be very chellenging the next 10 years, potentially forever. We focus on how to deal with the market conditions and where the opportunities are.
More her: www.circularenergystorage.com
More her: www.circularenergystorage.com
December 27, 2024 at 8:46 AM
Our first webinar in 2025 will cover our latest report about the European Battery Recycling Market. The market will be very chellenging the next 10 years, potentially forever. We focus on how to deal with the market conditions and where the opportunities are.
More her: www.circularenergystorage.com
More her: www.circularenergystorage.com
Orano and XTC forms "Neomat" and reconfirm their plans to establish pCAM and CAM manufacturing in France. Orano also reconfirms its plan to build a recycling facility.
However, between the lines the announcements in fact shows more hesitation in the EU market.
www.orano.group/en/news/news...
However, between the lines the announcements in fact shows more hesitation in the EU market.
www.orano.group/en/news/news...
December 10, 2024 at 7:52 AM
Orano and XTC forms "Neomat" and reconfirm their plans to establish pCAM and CAM manufacturing in France. Orano also reconfirms its plan to build a recycling facility.
However, between the lines the announcements in fact shows more hesitation in the EU market.
www.orano.group/en/news/news...
However, between the lines the announcements in fact shows more hesitation in the EU market.
www.orano.group/en/news/news...
Ahh, well I should have made a shout out! But it wasn’t that long ago.😀.
November 24, 2024 at 10:00 PM
Ahh, well I should have made a shout out! But it wasn’t that long ago.😀.
Opel Rocks is everywhere in Amsterdam!
November 24, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Opel Rocks is everywhere in Amsterdam!
What happens to battery waste volumes available for recycling in Europe if Northvolt fails to reconstructure their business?
Very little. Of the simple fact that:
1. Only small amounts of cells are currently produced
2. NV's orders will be executed by others
3. NV recycles its own waste anyway
Very little. Of the simple fact that:
1. Only small amounts of cells are currently produced
2. NV's orders will be executed by others
3. NV recycles its own waste anyway
November 22, 2024 at 2:03 PM
What happens to battery waste volumes available for recycling in Europe if Northvolt fails to reconstructure their business?
Very little. Of the simple fact that:
1. Only small amounts of cells are currently produced
2. NV's orders will be executed by others
3. NV recycles its own waste anyway
Very little. Of the simple fact that:
1. Only small amounts of cells are currently produced
2. NV's orders will be executed by others
3. NV recycles its own waste anyway