As European mobility transitions toward sustainability, safety and circularity are becoming just as critical as performance and efficiency. At the heart of the BATSS project lies a forward-thinking approach that embeds these values across the entire battery system lifecycle, from design to disassembly. The goal? A safer, smarter, and more sustainable battery system for next-gen electric vehicles.
Safety by Design
BATSS is applying a Safe-by-Design (SbD) methodology from the very first stages of development. This means ensuring that the proposed design will facilitate the assembly, handling, and eventual dismantling.
Through risk analysis and preventive safety measures, this methodology ensures all possible conditions are taken into consideration. Chemical stability, thermal management, and robust structural design are carefully harmonised across the partners involved in building the battery system.
Second Life, First Priority
What happens after a battery has completed its first life in a vehicle? BATSS is exploring a second life for these systems in stationary energy applications, like grid services or local energy storage.
By modelling how these batteries behave in a new role and setting technical and economic conditions for reuse, the project is laying the groundwork for real-world reuse strategies. It’s a critical step toward reducing waste and extending the value of advanced battery systems.
Smarter Disassembly and Circularity
Dismantling a battery system is no small task. BATSS is developing tools to make it smarter and ensure sustainability. One key innovation is an advanced software tool that evaluates how easily components can be disassembled, based on their materials and manufacturing, minimising time and hazards for the employees. But the project goes further: a proof-of-concept for a robotic sorting system is also underway. This system will read diagnostic data embedded in each battery cell, deciding whether it should be recycled, reused, or repurposed, aiming to minimise waste and time, while maximising value.
Measuring Impact from Every Angle
Sustainability isn’t just a promise; it must be measured. That’s why BATSS includes a comprehensive analysis of both the environmental footprint (Life Cycle Assessment) and financial feasibility (Life Cycle Costing) of its solutions. From raw materials to disassembly, from energy use to recycling processes, every component is being assessed. The result? Data-driven decisions that ensure the project’s innovations are as environmentally responsible as they are technically advanced.
Stay tuned as BATSS continues to redefine what it means to build battery systems that are not only high-performing but also safe, circular, and ready for the future.
