Green Reverse Logistics for Closed-Loop Supply Chains of NEV Power Batteries: A Case Study of BYD

Abstract

Grounded in green logistics and reverse logistics theories, and incorporating the framework of closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) theory, this study systematically examines the current state of green reverse logistics management within China’s power battery recycling system for new energy vehicles. Taking BYD Auto as a case study, it provides an in-depth analysis of critical challenges related to recycling network efficiency, hazardous material logistics safety, and the collaborative functioning of the CLSC. The findings reveal that a fragmented recycling network layout, pronounced safety risks in logistics operations, and the limited processing capacity of single-brand closed-loop systems severely constrain both recycling efficiency and environmental performance. In response, this paper proposes a set of optimization strategies: the construction of a three-tier collection network comprising “community collection points, centralized recycling centers, and regional treatment bases”; the promotion of low-carbon practices in packaging, transportation, and warehousing; and the establishment of cross-brand battery recycling alliances. The study aims to enhance the operational efficiency and safety of green reverse logistics, facilitate the resource-based circular utilization of power batteries, and provide both theoretical support and practical guidance for developing a highly efficient, environmentally sound, and sustainable closed-loop recycling system for the NEV industry.