Nissan Canada taps Lithion’s tech to recover 95% of materials from retired EV batteries.
Lithion’s Quebec facility to handle battery recycling at scale for Nissan’s Canadian operations.
Partnership supports Canada’s EV strategy and circular economy initiatives in battery production.
Nissan Canada Inc. has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with Montreal-based Lithion Technologies Inc. to advance electric vehicle battery recycling in Canada. The agreement will boost the recovery of critical battery materials and promote a circular economy through the development of localized recycling infrastructure.
Under the terms of the partnership, Nissan Canada will leverage Lithion Technologies’ hydrometallurgical recycling process. The process can recover up to 95% of battery materials and 98% of critical minerals from end-of-life EV batteries. These recovered materials may be reintegrated into the battery production supply chain, reducing the need for virgin resource extraction and lowering environmental impact.
The initiative fits with Nissan’s comprehensive electrification strategy by promoting reuse, minimizing waste, and helping reduce the company’s carbon footprint in the Canadian market.
Lithion Technologies operates a commercial-scale recycling facility in Saint-Bruno, Quebec. The site is designed to process electric vehicle batteries efficiently and safely at scale, supporting the growing demand for battery recycling within Canada’s clean energy and transportation sectors.
“Partnering with Lithion Technologies allows us to take a proactive step toward a more sustainable EV ecosystem,” said Andrew Harkness, Director of Dealer Network Development, Electrification, and Corporate Strategy at Nissan Canada Inc.
Yves Noël, Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer at Lithion Technologies Inc., said the partnership is aligned with the company’s vision to enable circularity in the use of critical minerals and contribute to the development of greener battery technologies.
The collaboration contributes to responsible battery end-of-life management and supports the development of localized recycling solutions across Canada.
