Nissan Canada has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Montreal-based Lithion Technologies to recycle end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries using Lithion’s hydrometallurgical recycling process. The collaboration is designed to strengthen the domestic circular battery economy and support Canada’s clean energy transition.
Under the agreement, Nissan Canada will work with Lithion to localize battery recycling and reuse critical raw materials. “The partnership with Lithion Technologies for battery recycling will not only help localise battery recycling but also reduce dependence on mining and support the growth of Canada’s clean tech sector,” said Andrew Harkness, Director of Dealer Network Development, Electrification, and Corporate Strategy at Nissan Canada Inc.
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Lithion’s recycling process enables the recovery of up to 95% of critical battery materials and 98% of critical minerals, contributing to a more sustainable supply chain.
Lithion Technologies operates a commercial recycling facility in Saint-Bruno, Quebec, designed to process EV batteries at scale and support the country’s rapidly growing EV market. Founded in 2018, the company has developed partnerships with major automakers, including Hyundai, General Motors, and Volvo’s Novo Bus. General Motors took an equity stake in Lithion in 2022, calling its technology an opportunity to “recover and reuse raw material in our Ultium battery packs.”
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Nissan Canada currently has 136 EV-certified dealers nationwide and continues to expand its electrification efforts despite regional trade challenges. According to Automotive News Canada, Nissan has maintained steady growth in 2025 with new shipments of the Leaf and upcoming hybrid models. President Steve Rhind said the company’s strategy of competitive pricing and refreshed vehicle offerings has helped sustain sales momentum heading into next year.