Green Energy Flex: Old Nissan Leaf EV batteries support ultra-fast charging at Spain’s Port of Vigo
Nissan has announced that 12 repurposed 30kWh Leaf batteries power an ultra-fast EV charging hub dubbed Green Energy Flex at the Port of Vigo in Spain.
The 300kWh energy storage system (ESS) was developed by Spanish energy storage and local EV charging specialist Little Green Energy. Its four ultra-fast chargers deliver speeds up to 240kW alongside 22kW AC charging.
Co-funded by the European Union and the Spanish national energy agency, the pilot site will demonstrate how repurposed EV batteries can be deployed, and will be operated by charge point operator (CPO) Galp Electric for at least one year. It underscores Nissan’s commitment to extending the lifespan of its EV batteries beyond the original vehicle.
After the Port of Vigo’s Green Energy Flex site went live, Soufiane El Khomri, Nissan’s energy director for the Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) region, commented:
“Together with Little Electric Energy, we are connecting innovation and circularity to give Nissan Leaf batteries a second life beyond the road.
“By integrating repurposed battery technology into modular energy storage systems, we are unlocking ultra-fast charging in ports, industrial sites and other locations where grid capacity is constrained, easing pressure on local grids and extending the value of our batteries far beyond their first use.
“This is how we are supporting the continued growth of electric mobility while building a more resilient, low-carbon energy future.”
Ruben Blanco, the CEO of Little Electric Energy, added: “Nissan has been a pioneer in electric mobility with the Leaf, and together we are now extending that leadership into circular energy solutions.
“With Green Charge Flex, we are showing how repurposed Leaf batteries can deliver fast, sustainable and commercially attractive charging wherever it’s needed.”
The Port of Vigo hub isn’t the first time Nissan has used old Leaf batteries to support a high-volume transport and logistics site. In 2025, the Japanese carmaker used 84 repurposed EV batteries to help power Rome Fiumicino Airport.
