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EU Wide Vehicle Take Back and Recycling Obligations

Great Wall Motor Netherlands Sales B.V. (“GWM NL SALES”) places vehicles on the market within the European Union and fulfills all obligations arising under Directive 2000/53/EC on End of Life Vehicles (ELV Directive) and the corresponding national legislation in each EU Member State.
GWM NL SALES ensures that all last owners of M1 and N1 vehicles are entitled to free of charge take back of their end of life vehicles (“ELVs”), provided that:
   • the vehicle is complete and contains all essential components,
   • the vehicle contains no additional waste, and
   • the vehicle is delivered to an authorized take back or treatment facility.
All contracted treatment partners comply with the minimum technical requirements of Annex I of the ELV Directive and achieve the applicable reuse, recycling, and recovery targets (currently 85% reuse/recycling and 95% reuse/recovery).
Upon delivery of an ELV to an authorized treatment facility, the last owner receives a Certificate of Destruction, which is required for vehicle deregistration under national law.

Germany Specific Take Back Network

In Germany, GWM NL SALES complies with the End of Life Vehicle Ordinance (AltfahrzeugV).
To fulfill these obligations, GWM NL SALES has entered into a multi year, nationwide agreement with a certified take back and disassembly operator:
PRIOREC GmbH
Robert Bosch Strasse 1–5
85053 Ingolstadt
www.priorec.de
Take back can be initiated by the last vehicle owner or by an authorized GWM partner (e.g., service or workshop partner).
Contact channels for take back in Germany:
Portal: www.priorec.de/return
Email: gwm@priorec.de
Hotline: +49841964680
(Operated by the Customer Call Center; not the official GWM company number.)

EU Batteries Regulation Compliance

GWM NL SALES fulfills all obligations under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on batteries and waste batteries, including:
   • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for portable, SLI, and electric vehicle (EV) batteries
   • Registration as a battery producer in all EU Member States where GWM batteries are placed on the market
   • Collection and recycling obligations for all battery categories
   • Carbon footprint declaration for EV batteries
   • Battery passport requirements (mandatory from 2027)
   • Due diligence obligations for raw materials
   • Information obligations for consumers and independent operators
In Germany, GWM NL SALES participates in the REBAT system operated by RLG Systems AG under registration number 21082140.

Battery Return and Recycling Procedures

Vehicle batteries may be returned to any authorized GWM retail or service partner.
If a replacement is required, the partner will install a new battery and ensure proper handling of the removed unit.
Damaged or defective high voltage batteries, including those resulting from accidents, must be handled in accordance with:
   • ADR transport regulations (UN 3480/3481),
   • the EU Batteries Regulation, and
   • national hazardous goods legislation.
Such batteries may be registered for collection and recycling via GWM NL SALES’ authorized partner PRIOREC.
Where GWM NL SALES does not bear the associated costs, uniform and market standard conditions will be agreed with the commissioned third party.

Reuse, Second Life Applications, and Circular Economy Measures

GWM NL SALES and its authorized partners ensure that end of life vehicles and accident damaged vehicles are treated in accordance with all applicable EU and national laws.
The parties jointly define the conditions for:
   • disassembly and processing of vehicle components,
   • reuse and resale of tested components,
   • second life applications for high voltage battery modules, and
   • compliance with the EU Batteries Regulation and, where applicable, the WEEE Directive.
GWM NL SALES voluntarily assumes responsibility beyond the minimum legal requirements to promote resource conservation, environmental protection, and circular economy principles.

Country Specific Information

GWM NL SALES provides country specific information on vehicle take back, battery return, producer registration numbers, and authorized recycling partners on the respective national GWM websites (e.g., DE, NL, ES, IT, FR).
As GWM expands its operations within the European Union, each national website will publish the applicable local procedures, contact details, and legal obligations in accordance with the relevant national implementation of EU law.
Consumers are advised to consult their local GWM website for the most up to date information applicable in their country of residence.

Consumer Information and Data Protection

Consumers may initiate take back or recycling procedures through authorized GWM partners in their respective EU Member State.
Take back is free of charge for complete end of life vehicles and batteries. Any additional costs permitted by law will be communicated transparently in advance.
Personal data processed during take back or recycling procedures is handled in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Information on data protection is available on the GWM NL SALES website.