Used electric vehicle batteries from early models like the Renault Zoe and Nissan Leaf are reaching the end of their warranty periods, creating a growing market for second-life applications. Analysts project these aging batteries will increasingly be repurposed for vehicle use, grid energy storage, or recycling, as demand and supply dynamics reshape pricing. With an oversupply of used batteries expected, competition among buyers could keep costs under pressure. The shift highlights the evolving economics of battery reuse in the transition to cleaner energy solutions.
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.
