Used electric vehicle batteries from early models like the Renault Zoe and Nissan Leaf are increasingly leaving warranty coverage, creating a growing market for repurposed components. Industry analysts predict these aging batteries will be divided among second-life uses in vehicles, grid energy storage, and recycling efforts. Meanwhile, the oversupply of used batteries is expected to maintain downward pressure on prices across the sector. The shift highlights both opportunities and challenges in managing the lifecycle of EV batteries as adoption accelerates.
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.
