What is nickel?

Stainless steel

Electric vehicles

Versatility
How is nickel used?

Food and health
Stainless steel produced from nickel is used in home appliances, kitchen materials and medical instruments.

Industry
Nickel is used in process plants, oil and gas, power generation and chemical production.

Architecture
Nickel has structural applications and can reinforce concrete.

Transport
In almost every form of transportation, including cars, trains and the aerospace industry, nickel is a key ingredient.

Electronics
You’ll find nickel in everyday electronics including mobile phones, laptops and digital cameras.

Energy storage
Nickel is a key component of Lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems used for renewable energy sources.
Nickel and electric cars

Batteries
Nickel makes a vital contribution to the lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles.

The key ingredient
A 60kwh NMC811 battery needs 5kg of cobalt, 5kg of manganese, 6kg of lithium and 39kg of nickel.

Longevity
When the battery has more nickel, the vehicle can drive for longer.

BHP and electric vehicles
Nickel is a vital part of the batteries that power electric cars.
With more people around the world choosing to drive electric cars, we need more of the essential elements that make up a nickel-rich lithium-ion battery.
Where is nickel found?
How do we produce nickel?