autoevolution Have you ever wondered where EV batteries go when they die? Well, as far as Nissan is concerned, these essential components get a second life by being recycled, refurbished, and reused through the carmaker's 4R Energy Corp joint venture with Sumitomo. How Nissan Recycles Depleted EV Batteries and Rescues Them to Power Japan 8 Feb 2021, 16:37 UTC · by The automotive industry’s rapidly evolving to an all-electric era, driven by the quest for a sustainable, zero-emission future. With the technology currently available, several EV components have a limited lifespan, and the most important of them is the battery pack. This essential component comprises several modules filled with lithium-ion cells that store electric energy and deliver it to the drivetrain.