EU Battery Regulation

As an end user, you can make a significant contribution to avoiding waste. Conscious use of batteries helps to conserve resources and reduce environmental impact. We recommend the following best practices:

• If possible, use rechargeable batteries (accumulators) instead of disposable ones.
• Charge batteries regularly and avoid deep discharging.
• Only use fast charging functions when absolutely necessary.
• Store batteries in a cool and dry place.
• Switch off devices when not in use.

Used batteries must not be disposed of with household waste. You are legally obliged to collect used batteries separately and return them to suitable collection points. This enables proper recycling and protects the environment.

Repurposing: Used batteries are reconditioned and, after their first life cycle in the vehicle, returned to a second life cycle in vehicles.

Re-use: The batteries are then made available to second-life providers (e.g. battery storage systems).

Recycle: At the end of their life cycle, the batteries are recycled using certified processes. In this way, we secure raw materials, reduce CO₂ emissions and make an active contribution to sustainable mobility.

Old batteries are taken back by our authorised Mercedes-Benz Trucks service workshops. An overview of the participating workshops and their services can be found at: 

The following systems and collection points are available for returning used batteries:

• Dealers of starter batteries, industrial batteries and electric vehicle batteries;
• Economic operators who reprocess or repurpose starter batteries, industrial batteries, and electric vehicle batteries;
• Waste electrical and electronic equipment and end-of-life vehicle treatment plants referred to in Article 65 for used starter batteries, used industrial batteries, and used electric vehicle batteries generated in the course of their business activities;
• Authorities or third parties acting on their behalf carrying out waste management activities.

• Observe all warnings on the battery and in the operating instructions.
• Only use suitable battery types.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not swallow, throw into water, put into fire or expose to excessive heat.
• Avoid deep discharging and short circuits.
• Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Never open or dismantle batteries.

Caution regarding batteries containing lithium:
improper handling may result in a risk of fire or explosion.
Voluntary safety information in the format according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH) can be found here*