Nissan Canada Inc. has entered a multi-year partnership with Lithion Technologies to recycle end-of-life electric vehicle batteries, reinforcing the automaker’s sustainable resource strategy in Canada.
Montreal-based Lithion will apply its hydrometallurgical recycling process, which can recover up to 95% of critical battery materials and 98% of key minerals. By feeding reclaimed materials back into the manufacturing supply chain, the program aims to reduce reliance on primary resource extraction and minimize environmental impact.
“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. “Together, we’re helping to localize battery recycling, reduce dependence on mining, and support the growth of Canada’s clean tech sector.”
Lithion Technologies operates a scalable processing facility in Saint-Bruno, Quebec, designed to handle battery volumes at commercial scale while maintaining safety and efficiency. The infrastructure is positioned to support the rapidly growing Canadian electric vehicle market and align with Nissan’s objectives of a greener, more resilient supply chain.
“We are thrilled to team with Nissan and to support its vision on circularity of strategic and critical minerals from EVs that aligns very boldly with Lithion Technologies’ ambitious vision to enable the world to be powered by the greenest batteries available,” mentioned Yves Noël, Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer at Lithion Technologies Inc. “The strategic partnership with Nissan Canada and its dealer network is another great example of collaborations needed to realize the quest for clean, safe and efficient circularity of EV batteries.”
Through this collaboration, Nissan Canada and Lithion Technologies take a significant step toward responsible end-of-life battery management, reinforcing a shared commitment to sustainable mobility and resource stewardship.
Source: Nissan Canada News Release
