130

Range without removable batteries

220

Range with removable batteries

110

Top Speed

”We're tackling the waste crisis head-on, Phoenix sets an example for efficient closed-loop recycling as 75% of its materials can be reused to build future cars.

Tim van GrinsvenTeam Manager

Phoenix

What makes Phoenix unique is that its materials can be closed-loop recycled up to 75%, where materials can be recovered and reused in their original state for new products of the same kind. Currently, this percentage is at 21% in the automotive industry, but the European Commission is on a path in significantly increasing this number.

The secret lies primarily in the mono-material structures, utilizing a minimal variety of materials, and smart attachment methods where materials are not permanently bonded together. As a result, the quality of the materials does not degrade quickly after reuse, and recycling efficiency is improved.

Sustainability details

75

Closed-loop recycling

30

CO2 reduction

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Glue usage

Closed-loop recycling

Closed-loop recycling means that a material can be endlessly reused without significant loss of quality or certain properties. Due to Phoenix's layered design, use of monomaterial structures, and smart assembly methods, materials can be easily seperated without mixing with other substances. This allows them to be recycled in their pure form and reused for the same purpose: the car.

Layered design

Layered design

Phoenix is constructed with a monomaterial approach in mind, meaning that a minimal variety of materials is used. The car is structured in layers, with each layer consisting of a certain material. These layers are connected in a way that there is no permanent mixing of pure materials.

Removable battery system

Batteries are generally challenging to reuse. Therefore, optimizing the lifespan of batteries is crucial. The team has achieved this by integrating both fixed and removable batteries into the car. The removable batteries are used only for long distances, increasing the driving range by more than 60%. These batteries can also be used to charge electrical devices at home when the car is not in use. Since the removable batteries are less intensively used, they last longer.