In Pictures: Hyundai and LG Energy Solution Launch Pilot to Repurpose Used EV Batteries for Fast Charging

The pilot aims to ease grid pressure by pairing used EV batteries with fast-charging infrastructure.

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Hyundai and LG Energy Solution plan to give retired Hyundai and Kia EV batteries a second life in stationary storage.

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Reusing batteries in a 200-kWh energy storage system could lower charging costs while extending battery life.

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The partners say the used-battery system is Korea's first direct link between retired EV packs and charging stations.

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The pilot reflects growing industry efforts to repurpose EV batteries before recycling them.

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Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution are among four partners testing the used-battery fast-charging concept.

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If successful, the approach could reduce demand on local power grids during peak charging hours.

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Second-life battery storage offers a bridge between vehicle electrification and grid stability.

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The project underscores how automakers and battery makers are collaborating on sustainable charging solutions.

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