Dead EV batteries get 15-year life boost with Nissan-Stena recycling breakthrough
The innovative method offers far greater value than merely dismantling old batteries for raw materials and minerals.
Japanese automotive giant Nissan and leading European recycling company Stena Recycling have teamed up to drive the development and expansion of second-life electric vehicle battery reuse in Norway.
The partnership aims to establish a new value chain for batteries no longer fit for road use, unlocking the full potential of units from over 80,000 Nissan LEAFs – the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle – on Norwegian roads.
“Since launching the Nissan LEAF in 2011, we have developed unique expertise in EV technology,” EV battery circular economy manager for Nissan Energy, Alan Low, reveals. “Now we want to take a leading role in the sustainable treatment of used EV batteries.”