Japanese automaker Nissan has entered a strategic partnership with Stena Recycling to repurpose used electric vehicle batteries for stationary energy storage in Norway.
With over 80,000 Nissan Leafs on Norwegian roads, the collaboration presents a significant opportunity to give retired EV batteries a second life.
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Under the agreement, Stena Recycling will receive a steady supply of used batteries from decommissioned or insurance-written-off vehicles. These batteries will be evaluated at the company’s facility in Ausenfjellet, near Oslo, to determine whether they can be repurposed for energy storage or require recycling.
“A significant portion of battery components get a new lease on life,” the partners stated, adding that these batteries could remain in use for an additional 10 to 15 years.
While sustainability is a key driver, the financial feasibility of large-scale battery reuse remains under evaluation. Stena Recycling, through its subsidiary Batteryloop, has experience repurposing EV batteries from brands such as Mercedes-Benz.
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The company also produces black mass from defective batteries, supplying materials to customers like BASF. Nissan, meanwhile, views the initiative as an extension of its expertise in EV technology.
“Through this partnership, we can offer second-life products while helping to reduce the environmental footprint in line with our ambitions for carbon neutrality by 2050,” said Alan Low, Nissan’s EV Battery Circular Economy Manager.