Procedure for Assessing the Suitability of Battery Second Life Applications after EV First Life

Using batteries after their first life in an Electric Vehicle (EV) represents opportunity to reduce the environmental impact and increase economic benefits before recycling battery. Many different second applications have been proposed, each with multiple criteria that be taken into consideration when deciding most suitable course of action. In this article, a battery assessment procedure is proposed consolidates expands upon approaches literature, facilitates decision-making process for it has reached end its life. The composed three stages, including evaluation state battery, technical viability evaluation. Options configurations are explored (pack direct use, stack packs, module pack refurbish modules, cells). By comparing these requirements applications, reader can rapidly understand tradeoffs practical strategies how best implement specific application. Lastly, developed determine cost implementing various revenue use applications. An example included demonstrate could carried out.