Info Sheet: PFAS in Electric Vehicle Batteries

The PFAS in Electric Vehicle Batteries Info Sheet sheds light on the risks associated with per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. A subset of PFAS, polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF), is widely used in binders, separators, and electrolytes in EV batteries, which presents significant risks of PFAS exposure to facility workers and surrounding communities across the manufacturing and recycling stages of the battery supply chain. GAIA calls for higher transparency on PFAS use and management throughout the battery lifecycle, in addition to stronger efforts to reduce PFAS use in EV battery manufacturing.