Used electric vehicle batteries from aging Renault Zoe and Nissan Leaf models are facing a pivotal transition as warranties expire, according to Circunomics. The company predicts these batteries will be repurposed for second-life applications in vehicles, grid energy storage, or recycled, with an oversupply of used units expected to weigh on market prices. The shift highlights growing challenges in managing battery lifecycles as adoption of electric vehicles accelerates. Industry observers will watch how this balance between reuse and recycling plays out in the coming years.
As early Renault Zoes and Nissan Leafs age out of warranty, Circunomics says used batteries will split between vehicles, grid storage and recycling, while oversupply keeps pressure on prices.
