Galp launches pioneering project to reuse electric vehicle batteries in Madrid | Upcoming Energies

The "Second Life Batteries" project aims to reduce the emissions associated with the cycle of electric vehicle batteries, extending their useful life, and reducing the power demanded from the electricity grid by ultra-fast charging hubs, facilitating the development of these infrastructures.

"We believe that mobility will be increasingly electrified and that its large-scale adoption is indispensable for reducing emissions. Galp is at the forefront of the transformation of mobility, with innovative projects that guarantee access to increasingly sustainable energies and fuels for a growing number of people," says João Diogo Marques da Silva, Galp's executive director responsible for the Commercial area.

The system, installed in a 20-foot container, has a capacity of 368kWh and is connected to two 180kW chargers, which can consecutively charge up to nine vehicles using the minimum power from the grid.

Second Life Batteries" reinforces Galp's commitment to electrification. More than 15 years ago, Galp installed the first electric charger at a service station on a European motorway. Since then, Galp's charging infrastructure has practically doubled every year since 2020, anticipating the needs of a fast-growing market.

At the end of the first half of the year, the company reached five thousand points in operation on the Iberian Peninsula, a milestone in building a leading position in offering services for electric mobility. Galp will continue to invest in doubling its network, promoting the removal of obstacles to the adoption of more sustainable forms of mobility.