Sortbat is now the majority shareholder of Watt4Ever, a Belgian company dedicated to testing, selecting, and reconditioning battery modules from discarded batteries electric vehicles to prepare them for a reliable second life.
Febelauto stays on board, ensuring continuity and innovation in the growing EV market.
This strategic acquisition strengthens our commitment to sustainable battery recycling.
Sortbat Belgium strengthens its leadership in sustainable EV battery management with the acquisition of Høyenergi Norway. This strategic acquisition increases the safe, efficient and transparent handling of batteries, with Norway being a pioneer in the adoption of electric vehicles. Over the past five years, Høyenergi has dismantled more than 30,000 EV batteries.
Together, we offer a complete solution for large batteries.
Before we start working on the battery we make sure that the battery has not been moved for three days, and that the temperature of the battery has remained equal to ambient temperature for at least three days. If the battery is unstable, special measures will apply to be decided case by case, they may include deep discharging of the battery before dismantling.
The operator unscrews the protective case around the battery and removes any adhesive or silicone. Often, there are also electrical components and cables for liquid coolants (cooling) or air (ventilation) that need to be taken away.
In order to reduce the voltage for safe processing the connectors, modules/ cells and other components are gradually removed from the battery pack. Ultimately, all cells and modules are removed. Voltage and temperature measurements are taken before but also during the dismantling process.
Once the battery has been fully dismantled, the battery cells are packed up again. Cells that show no deviation from the ambient temperature can be safely stored. Cells that show a deviation will be stored in a specially secured area that is constantly monitored. All cells are taken to an approved recycler or a second-life provider. We follow the strictest and safest guidelines and ADR regulations for transportation.
Before we start working on the battery we make sure that the battery has not been moved for three days, and that the temperature of the battery has remained equal to ambient temperature for at least three days. If the battery is unstable, special measures will apply to be decided case by case, they may include deep discharging of the battery before dismantling.
The operator unscrews the protective case around the battery and removes any adhesive or silicone. Often, there are also electrical components and cables for liquid coolants (cooling) or air (ventilation) that need to be taken away.
In order to reduce the voltage for safe processing the connectors, modules/ cells and other components are gradually removed from the battery pack. Ultimately, all cells and modules are removed. Voltage and temperature measurements are taken before but also during the dismantling process.
Once the battery has been fully dismantled, the battery cells are packed up again. Cells that show no deviation from the ambient temperature can be safely stored. Cells that show a deviation will be stored in a specially secured area that is constantly monitored. All cells are taken to an approved recycler or a second-life provider. We follow the strictest and safest guidelines and ADR regulations for transportation.
Working with end of life EV batteries, there are a number of risk factors to take in account: overheating, fire, release of gases, instability, short circuit, high voltage... But of course, at Sortbat we don't take this job lightly, and we're fully equipped, trained and prepared for all eventualities!
Dismantling is always customised work for Sortbat. Each job is different, and what the customer wants is imperative.
We work together with professional partners, collection points, and businesses. Moreover, the possibilities are constantly increasing.