Second-Life Batteries as Enablers of Sustainable Electric Vehicle Infrastructure: Opportunities and Future Directions


Zabihi A., Siano P., Başaran K., Lazaroiu G.

IEEE ACCESS, cilt.14, ss.45626-45647, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 14
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1109/access.2026.3675524
  • Dergi Adı: IEEE ACCESS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Compendex, INSPEC, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.45626-45647
  • Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The integration of second-life batteries (SLBs) into electric vehicle (EV) facilities represents a pivotal advancement for achieving environmentally sustainable and economically viable mobility solutions. SLBs are a transformative energy-storage strategy that enhances the efficiency, resilience, and sustainability of EV infrastructure. This systematic review rigorously analyzes academic literature sourced from ScienceDirect and Web of Science to investigate key research domains, emerging trends, and international contributions pertinent to SLB applications. The study emphasizes critical performance indicators such as state of health (SoH), state of charge (SoC), and degradation rates, underscoring the necessity of continuous monitoring to uphold SLB reliability and safety. Moreover, advanced machine learning (ML) methodologies such as random forest (RF), support vector machine (SVM), and long short-term memory (LSTM)are highlighted for their robust potential in optimizing SLB characterization and operational performance. This review addresses multifaceted challenges, including battery degradation, characterization methodologies, integration complexities, testing standards, and performance evaluation frameworks, by concentrating on the latest innovations in SLB deployment. Finally, the findings underscore the imperative for sustained interdisciplinary research and cross-sectoral synergies to advance SLB integration, ultimately fostering the evolution of more sustainable and efficient EV charging networks.