Retired EV Batteries Can Play a Vital Role in Making Clean Energy More Affordable and Accessible (opens in new tab)

Most electric vehicle (EV) batteries are retired with as much as 70% to 80% of their original capacity remaining. They still work, but their performance no longer matches automotive requirements that demand full charging capacity for long-range driving.Over time, factors like repeated charging cycles, heat exposure and chemical aging gradually reduce a battery’s ability to hold and deliver energy efficiently. Yet even at 70% capacity, retired EV batteries can serve a “second-life,” providing ...