Battery Life Cycle Management in Charging Networks
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Einride AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 4 757 651 |
| Project duration | November 2022 - December 2025 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Circularity - FFI |
| Call | Circularity - FFI |
Important results from the project
The project examined using decommissioned LFP batteries for heavy-duty EV charging, assessing economic, operational, and technical factors. It revealed key logistical challenges, hidden costs, and limits of repurposing cells, while enabling cost modeling. Early sub-goals on installation and integration were revised due to major uncertainties, though feasibility was shown. The final life-cycle analysis was fully completed with a simulation model.
Expected long term effects
The project demonstrated that battery reuse is a sustainable long-term alternative. With the right logistics and production methods, second-life batteries can perform almost as well as new ones. At the same time, today´s uncertainties, unclear responsibilities and lack of clear regulations pose major obstacles to safe and large-scale use.
Approach and implementation
The project followed the implementation plan in five work packages (WP): WP1 (management/dissemination), WP2 (develop/test battery system proof-of-concept), WP3 (develop/demonstrate 2nd life prototype + DC charger), WP4 (integration with logistics systems/models for optimization), and WP5 (system effects/LCA based on WP2-4). Each project partner focused on their areas of responsibility in close cooperation with the other project partners. Some delays occurred, which required a time extension.