Used electric vehicle batteries from aging Renault Zoe and Nissan Leaf models are facing a critical transition as warranties expire, with Circunomics forecasting a shift in their lifecycle. The batteries will increasingly be repurposed for second-life applications in vehicles or grid storage rather than discarded, though an oversupply is expected to weigh on market prices. The growing volume of used batteries raises questions about sustainability and cost efficiency in the EV sector. Industry analysts are watching closely as the balance between reuse, recycling, and economic viability takes shape.
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.
