Universe Energy

Universe Energy

Automates EV battery disassembly and recycling

Overview

Universe Energy automates EV battery recycling using robotics and machine perception to disassemble and recycle batteries. It operates automated recycling plants worldwide that handle end-of-life EV packs, extract valuable materials, and manage the supply chain for reusable components. The system works by using AI-driven perception to identify and safely dismantle battery modules and cells, then uses robotics to automate disassembly and material recovery, creating a closed-loop process for lithium, cobalt, and nickel. The company differentiates itself through large-scale, automated production facilities and a focus on creating a global network that reduces mining and long-distance shipping, lowering environmental impact and increasing material availability for battery production. Its goal is to become a major source of reclaimed battery materials by providing efficient recycling services to EV manufacturers and battery producers and selling recovered materials back to the industry.

About Universe Energy

Simplify's Rating
Why Universe Energy is rated
D+
Rated D+ on Competitive Edge
Rated D+ on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Robotics & Automation

Industrial & Manufacturing

Energy

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • The website claims 6x faster processing and $1500 value capture per used pack.
  • Its reuse-first model targets OEMs, battery makers, and service centers chasing cheaper compliance.
  • The company’s 2030 plan for 200,000 packs annually addresses explosive EV battery waste volumes.

What critics are saying

  • LinkedIn shows only 1-10 employees, crippling execution for plant-scale deployment.
  • Universe Energy discloses no customers, pilots, or offtake contracts as of September 2026.
  • Competitors like Redwood Materials and Li-Cycle already control recycling relationships and supply chains.

What makes Universe Energy unique

  • Robotics, computer vision, and machine learning automate battery dismantling 90% cheaper.
  • The model packages mobile dismantling systems inside shipping containers for on-site processing.
  • Climate Capital and Fifty Years backed the early-stage company after its 2022 financing.

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