BEYOND REPAIR:

REUSE & RECYCLING

Extending Battery Life. Reducing Waste. Powering a Circular Future.

At NOWOS, our mission is to keep batteries in use for as long as possible. Instead of defaulting to recycling, we prioritize repair and reuse, the most resource-efficient strategies for battery lifecycle management. When repair is not feasible, we offer full-service dismantling, reuse of components, collaboration with third parties for second-life applications, and, when necessary, compliant recycling.

1. Repair-First Approach

We begin by assessing every battery for its repair potential. Our diagnostics allow us to identify faults, restore performance, and safely return batteries to service.

  • Up to 89% of batteries we receive are repairable (2024)

  • Repair prevents premature recycling, delays costs for recycling and purchasing new batteries, plus reduces demand for new raw materials

When batteries cannot be repaired, we dismantle them and evaluate components for reuse or downstream applications, ensuring maximum material retention before considering recycling.

2. Reuse & Second-Life Solutions

For batteries or modules that can no longer serve their original function, we offer to collaborate with trusted European partners to extend their lifecycle. In this case, components and cell packs are qualified and passed on to third parties for second-life applications whenever possible.

3. Responsible Recycling

When neither repair nor reuse is possible, we ensure safe, compliant recycling through certified EU partners. While most clients operate under national recycling schemes, NOWOS can support or coordinate alternative solutions when needed.

  • We dismantle batteries to recover modules, electronics, and metals

  • Pre-sorting reduces the weight (and cost) of what needs to be recycled

  • It also simplifies material recovery for recyclers, especially for critical elements like lithium, cobalt, and nickel

CIRCULAR PARTNERSHIPS

NOWOS works directly with manufacturers, fleet operators, and vehicle manufacturers to design circular battery systems, enabling full traceability from use to end-of-life.

  • If your business is involved in the reuse of cell packs and components, let’s talk!

  • If you’re looking into recycling batteries, let’s discuss how we can reduce your costs by repairing and dismantling first.

WHY IT MATTERS

  • Every battery repaired avoids emissions from new production

  • Every gram of material recovered reduces mining demand

  • Every loop we close helps shift the industry toward true circularity and a more efficient, optimised, and resourceful society.

The global transition to electric mobility and renewable energy depends on lithium-ion batteries. But behind every battery lies a heavy environmental cost, from the mining of rare materials to the emissions tied to manufacturing. If we discard batteries too early, we’re not just wasting resources, we’re undermining the circular economy we need to build.

At NOWOS, we believe the smartest battery is one that’s used to its full life potential.

  • Repair reduces environmental impact. Each battery we repair avoids the carbon emissions and raw material extraction needed for a new one. By maximizing first-life performance, we help slow the demand for new manufacturing.

  • Reuse creates second chances. A battery that no longer powers a vehicle may still serve a meaningful purpose—like powering energy storage systems or e-bikes. We give batteries a second life, lowering costs and environmental impact across the value chain.

  • Recycling preserves critical materials. When a battery truly reaches end-of-life, we make sure nothing is wasted. Our recycling process helps recover valuable metals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel—reducing the need for destructive mining and enabling material recirculation.

  • Circularity is resilience. In a world of rising material prices and supply chain risk, reusing and repairing batteries isn’t just good for the planet, it’s smart business. We help manufacturers, fleet operators, and dealers build closed-loop systems that are more sustainable, secure, and future-proof to their stakeholders.

By reducing waste and maximizing reuse and second-life value, we drive the transition to a circular, sustainable economy, one battery at a time.

40/120 Impact Lauréat

2025: NOWOS is recognized and selected by 40/120 Impact France as one of the top 120 companies in France that stands out for their economic performance, and their ability to generate a positive social and environmental impact.