Turning waste to power: Nissan and Lithion redefine EV battery recycling in Canada

Nissan Canada has partnered with Montreal-based clean tech company Lithion Technologies to launch an advanced EV battery recycling initiative aimed at recovering and repurposing valuable materials from end-of-life electric vehicle batteries. Lithion’s patented hydrometallurgical process uses a water-based, closed-loop system to efficiently extract up to 95% of battery materials and 98% of critical minerals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, and graphite. This method contrasts with traditional pyrometallurgical techniques by significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and battery waste, thereby supporting a more sustainable and circular economy for EV batteries. The initiative leverages Lithion’s commercial recycling facility in Saint-Bruno, Quebec, and builds on Lithion’s prior collaboration with Hyundai Auto Canada. By localizing battery recycling, Nissan aims to reduce dependence on raw material mining, lower production emissions, and strengthen Canada’s clean technology sector. This partnership aligns with Nissan’s broader sustainability goals to close the loop on battery use, responsibly manage end-of-life batteries