Nissan Leaf Batteries Powering New Quick-Charge Stations in Spain's Port of Vigo

Nissan supported a pilot fast-charging project for electric vehicles at the port of Vigo in Spain using previously used batteries from Nissan Leaf electric vehicles.

What is known

The system, called Green Charge Flex, was developed by the Spanish company Little Electric Energy, specializing in energy storage and charging stations. At its core is a modular energy storage system (ESS, Energy Storage System), assembled from 12 Nissan Leaf batteries with a capacity of 30 kWh each. The total capacity of the installation is 300 kWh. The system supports several fast-charging standards, including CCS-1, CCS-2, and CHAdeMO.

The stored energy is used to power the port's charging infrastructure. The system supports fast direct current (DC) charging with a power of up to 240 kW, as well as alternating current (AC) charging with a power of up to 22 kW. The presence of the storage allows for increased power without network upgrades. Thus, the operation of high-power charging stations is possible even with local grid limitations.

Nissan notes that the project demonstrates the potential for reusing traction batteries after their automotive life is over. According to company representatives, such solutions develop charging infrastructure in ports, industrial zones, and other locations with limited network capacity, simultaneously reducing the load on the energy system.

The project at the port of Vigo is planned for at least one year and is being implemented in cooperation with local charging station operators and the port administration. The initiative is co-financed by the European Union and the Spanish Institute for Diversification and Energy Savings (IDAE).

Source: Nissan