TERREPOWER has expanded its circular-economy push with an EV battery programme covering Europe and North America. Announced on September 14, 2026, the rollout introduces services for aging electric vehicles, fleets, manufacturers, installers, and aftermarket partners. At the centre of this expansion, Ontility EV Battery Lifecycle Solutions aims to preserve battery value through validated reuse, remanufacturing, repurposing, and responsible recycling.
The initiative will deliver tested replacement systems and second-life energy storage options. As millions of EVs approach the end of their original warranties, TERREPOWER sees growing demand for affordable repairs, predictable fleet support, and compliant end-of-life battery management across both regions.
TERREPOWER has launched Ontility EV Battery Lifecycle Solutions across Europe and North America to extend battery life, lower replacement costs, and support reuse, remanufacturing, stationary energy storage, and recycling. The programme serves EV owners, fleets, installers, automakers, and aftermarket partners.
What Has TERREPOWER Announced?
TERREPOWER officially announced the commercial rollout on September 14, 2026, introducing EV batteries, lifecycle services, and energy storage systems under its Ontility brand.
The expansion is intended to keep electric vehicles operational for longer while reducing premature battery disposal. Instead of immediately treating an aging or faulty battery as waste, the company evaluates whether it can be repaired, validated, and returned to a vehicle.
If continued automotive use is no longer practical, the battery may be repurposed for stationary energy storage. Material recovery and recycling are reserved for units that have reached the end of their usable life.
This “highest-value outcome first” approach supports TERREPOWER’s wider circular-economy strategy.
Ontility’s EV Battery Services Explained
The newly launched portfolio covers the complete post-first-life battery journey:
- Validated reuse: Serviceable batteries are inspected and tested for continued use.
- Battery remanufacturing: Suitable units are restored using proven processes to extend their operating life.
- Installation-ready replacements: Tested, warranty-backed, and original-equipment-aligned systems are supplied to installers and service centers.
- Second-life energy storage: Batteries unsuitable for further vehicle use may support stationary storage applications.
- Material recovery: Valuable battery materials are recovered when reuse or repurposing is no longer possible.
- Responsible recycling: End-of-life units are processed through compliant recycling pathways.
Lower-Cost Battery Support for Aging EVs
High battery replacement costs remain one of the biggest concerns for owners of electric vehicles that are no longer covered by their original warranties.
Ontility EV Battery Lifecycle Solutions are designed to provide lower-cost alternatives to complete battery replacement. Installation-ready configurations could also reduce diagnostic complexity, workshop labor, and vehicle downtime.
The services are expected to help individual vehicle owners preserve the value of their EVs while giving independent installers access to tested aftermarket battery systems.
Key customer benefits include:
- Warranty-backed battery systems for out-of-warranty EVs
- Reduced service complexity and faster turnaround times
- More affordable alternatives to brand-new battery packs
- Longer operational life for electric cars and commercial fleets
- Scalable support for automakers and aftermarket businesses
- Compliant repurposing, recycling and material recovery
Why Fleet Operators Could Benefit
Battery downtime can create significant financial and operational challenges for commercial fleets. A vehicle waiting several weeks for a replacement battery can disrupt schedules and increase total ownership costs.
TERREPOWER says its regional capabilities will give fleet operators more predictable turnaround times and scalable deployment options. Remanufactured and validated battery systems could help fleets keep vehicles on the road longer without immediately investing in completely new packs or replacement vehicles.
The programme is also intended to support original equipment manufacturers, channel partners, salvage operators, and other businesses managing large numbers of used batteries.
Europe Faces a Growing Battery Lifecycle Challenge
Europe is entering an important phase of electric vehicle adoption. Battery-electric vehicle sales in the region reportedly increased 38% year over year during the first half of 2025.
As this expanding generation of EVs ages, the number of batteries reaching the end of their original automotive service period is expected to rise significantly over the next three to five years.
That does not necessarily mean these batteries have become waste. Many may retain sufficient capacity for repair, remanufacturing, or stationary storage.
TERREPOWER’s European operations are also positioned to support the European Union’s evolving battery regulations and circular-economy objectives, including greater lifecycle accountability and responsible material recovery.
North America Emerges as a Leading Market
TERREPOWER considers North America a major market for aftermarket EV battery services due to increasing electric vehicle adoption, investment in domestic battery manufacturing, and policies that increasingly favor battery reuse and resource conservation.
As early electric vehicles move beyond factory warranty periods, demand is likely to grow for trusted battery testing, affordable replacement systems, and end-of-life management.
The company believes Ontility EV Battery Lifecycle Solutions can address this gap by connecting battery recovery, validation, remanufacturing, repurposing and recycling within a single circular system.
Preserving Battery Value Before Recycling
TERREPOWER’s strategy is based on a simple principle: batteries should not be classified as waste while they can still provide economic or functional value.
Returning a validated battery to a vehicle can extend the life of both the battery and the EV. When automotive performance is no longer possible, repurposing the unit for energy storage can create another productive use phase.
Only after these possibilities have been exhausted does recycling become the preferred pathway. This hierarchy can reduce the demand for virgin materials, limit unnecessary waste, and improve the affordability of electric mobility.
According to TERREPOWER CEO Duncan Gillis, battery maintenance and life extension will become as important as new battery production as millions of EVs age. The company aims to become a trusted partner capable of restoring and extending battery value at scale.
Wider Global Footprint Supports the Rollout
TERREPOWER, formerly known as BBB Industries, describes itself as the world’s largest sustainable manufacturer by volume. Founded in 1987, the company operates as an aftermarket supplier for the automotive and industrial sectors.
Its international network includes:
- 19 sustainable manufacturing facilities
- 14 distribution centres
- 28 brands
- Customers and operations spanning 90 countries
- A major operational presence across Europe and North America
This manufacturing footprint, combined with its engineering and remanufacturing experience, is expected to support regional battery programmes at scale.
An updated digital presence also supports the commercial launch, upgraded aftermarket product configurations, and ongoing investments in battery lifecycle capabilities.
What Is Ontility?
Ontility is a TERREPOWER brand specializing in EV battery lifecycle services, energy storage systems, and related components.
Its work covers battery validation, remanufacturing, repurposing, recycling, and second-life applications. The brand aims to help customers preserve battery value, extend vehicle and asset life, and make better use of critical raw materials.
Why This Launch Matters
The EV industry’s next major challenge will not be limited to producing more batteries. Manufacturers, policymakers, and service providers must also determine how existing packs can deliver maximum value throughout their usable lives.
TERREPOWER’s launch addresses three growing industry priorities:
- Affordability: Remanufactured systems could lower the cost of keeping older EVs operational.
- Sustainability: Reuse and repurposing can reduce premature disposal and demand for newly extracted materials.
- Regulatory compliance: Structured recovery and recycling pathways can help companies meet evolving battery rules.
As electric vehicle markets mature, battery health, repairability and second-life value could become increasingly important factors in EV ownership and fleet economics.
Final Verdict
TERREPOWER’s Ontility rollout represents a shift from viewing old EV batteries as waste to managing them as valuable assets.
By prioritizing repair and reuse, followed by energy storage and responsible recycling, the company plans to help owners, fleets, manufacturers, and aftermarket partners reduce costs while supporting circular-economy goals.
With millions of electric vehicles approaching the end of their original warranties, scalable battery lifecycle services could become one of the most important segments of the global EV aftermarket.
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