Nissan Motor Corporation is continuing to develop its circular economy initiatives by supporting the rollout of an ultra-fast EV charging system powered by repurposed electric vehicle batteries at the Port of Vigo.
The system, known as Green Charge Flex, has been created by Spanish energy storage and EV charging company Little Electric Energy. It repurposes batteries from the Nissan LEAF, converting them into a modular energy storage solution aimed at enhancing EV charging infrastructure.
Green Charge Flex utilizes 12 Nissan LEAF 30kWh battery packs, integrating them into a 300kWh Energy Storage System (ESS). This stored energy is used to support multiple charging points at the port, including ultra-fast DC charging of up to 240kW as well as 22kW AC charging.
By incorporating battery storage into the setup, the system effectively expands available grid capacity. This enables high-power EV charging in areas where the local electricity grid would otherwise limit performance.
Soufiane El Khomri, Energy Director for Nissan in the AMIEO region, noted that the initiative demonstrates the potential of extending the lifecycle of EV batteries beyond their original automotive application.
He explained that integrating repurposed batteries into modular storage systems can facilitate ultra-fast charging in ports, industrial zones, and other locations with constrained grid capacity, while also reducing strain on local power networks.
The Port of Vigo installation will operate as a pilot project for a minimum of one year, carried out in partnership with local charging operators and port authorities.
The system is designed to support multiple fast-charging standards, including CCS-1, CCS-2, and CHAdeMO, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of electric vehicles.
Funding for the project is being provided jointly by the European Union and Spain’s national energy agency, the Institute for the Diversification and Saving of Energy (IDAE). This backing reflects the increasing importance of second-life battery applications within Europe’s broader energy transition strategy.
Ruben Blanco, CEO of Little Electric Energy, stated that the collaboration builds on Nissan’s established position in electric mobility. He added that repurposing used EV batteries through systems like Green Charge Flex illustrates how energy storage can deliver fast, sustainable, and commercially viable charging solutions in diverse environments.
The initiative aligns with Nissan’s wider approach to battery lifecycle management, which focuses on refabrication, reuse, repurposing, and recycling. The goal is to extract maximum value from EV batteries well beyond their initial use in vehicles.
