Zwickau — Saxony Second-Life Works
Zwickau, Saxony facility: second-life works rebuilding graded modules into warrantied stationary storage systems. Rated at 20,000 tonnes per annum and operating since 2019.
Annual capacity
20,000 TPA
Operating lines
3
Cities collected
0
In operation since
2019
About the Zwickau, Saxony facility
Zwickau in Saxony has more than a century of automotive history and is home to a large vehicle plant converted to dedicated EV production. The second-life works opened on Industriestrasse in 2019 to turn graded modules from European vehicles into stationary storage, taking advantage of the region's engineering skills and its steady flow of platform-matched modules. Most of its buyers are in Germany and neighbouring countries.
With 20,000 TPA of capacity, the works receives graded modules rather than whole packs and builds containerised and commercial storage systems for European customers. Modules from shared vehicle platforms have uniform formats and electrical characteristics, which makes matching them into balanced strings faster and more reliable than working with mixed sources. Every finished system records the provenance of its modules for traceability.
What arrives at the gate
What sets this site apart
Platform-matched modules
Uniform platform modules simplify matching and system design.
European storage builds
Containerised systems for commercial and grid-support uses across Europe.
Automotive heritage
Draws on a region with deep vehicle engineering expertise.
What happens to material here
- 1
Module matching
Graded modules are grouped by capacity, impedance and thermal behaviour so strings age evenly.
- 2
Restringing & BMS retrofit
Matched modules are rebuilt into racks with a new battery management system, fusing and contactors.
- 3
Enclosure integration
Racks are installed in fire-rated containers with HVAC, aerosol suppression and gas detection.
- 4
Commissioning cycles
Full charge-discharge commissioning validates round-trip efficiency, SOC accuracy and protection trips.
- 5
Warranty registration
Each unit ships with a 5-year performance warranty and remote telemetry for state-of-health tracking.
Where material goes next
| Role | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Grading & Diagnostics | Stuttgart — Baden-Wurttemberg Grading Works | 321 km |
| Hydrometallurgical Refinery | Rotterdam — Maasvlakte Refining Works | 572 km |
| Integrated Recovery Campus | Toronto — Ontario Recovery Campus | 6,528 km |
Local rules
EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 and national implementing law · Umweltbundesamt (UBA) with registration through stiftung ear
Operations are subject to German permitting, including the Federal Immission Control Act where applicable, and to the EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, which covers repurposed batteries and producer responsibility. Systems are built to applicable European safety standards.
Before you book into Zwickau, Saxony
- Only graded modules are accepted.
- Modules need grade reports and traceable serial numbers.
- Finished systems are delivered on scheduled runs.
- Buyers can arrange site visits before purchase.
Damaged or defective packs are handled under a separate quarantine protocol — flag them in the form and the team calls you back the same day.
Zwickau, Saxony site: common questions
Does Zwickau accept used EV packs?
No. It builds systems from graded modules supplied by the network's grading sites.
Who buys Zwickau systems?
Commercial users and developers needing stationary storage across Europe.
What are the opening hours at Zwickau, Saxony?
Monday to Friday 08:00 – 20:00, Saturday 08:00 – 16:00. Sunday: emergency and damaged-pack intake only, by prior booking.
How do I book a collection into Zwickau, Saxony?
Use the booking button on this page with pack counts, chemistry and condition. The despatch desk confirms a window within one working day and ships UN-approved packaging before collection.