Vancouver Megafactory to Be World's Largest Battery Site

Canadian clean energy company Moment Energy will complete construction of what it calls the world's largest battery repurposing facility within six weeks. The Vancouver megafactory is scheduled to be fully operational by the end of June.

The project comes after a US$40m Series B funding round. Total capital raised for the facility now exceeds US$100m. The construction phase has involved significant infrastructure development, including specialised handling systems for battery intake, advanced testing equipment installations and integrated production lines designed specifically for second-life battery processing.

"This is about building the infrastructure needed to support the next generation of energy demand," says Edward Chiang, Co-Founder and CEO of Moment Energy.

"We are proud to establish this facility in Canada, the country where Moment Energy was founded, to foster domestic manufacturing."

Edward adds that the facility uses existing battery resources to deliver what he describes as reliable and affordable power. The construction approach prioritises modular design principles, allowing for future expansion as processing volumes increase and technology evolves.

Vertically integrated facility design

The Vancouver site handles every stage from battery intake and testing through to integration and deployment. Moment Energy plans to repurpose batteries from electric vehicles and refurbish them for commercial-scale energy storage systems.

The facility's construction incorporates purpose-built testing bays, automated sorting systems and climate-controlled assembly areas. These specialised zones ensure consistent processing conditions and maintain safety protocols throughout the refurbishment process. The building envelope meets stringent environmental standards whilst accommodating the heavy-duty equipment required for battery handling and processing.

The company will source batteries exclusively from North America. According to Moment Energy, the facility will be one of only a handful globally to operate with UL 1974 certification, a safety standard specific to repurposing used batteries. Achieving this certification has required specific construction considerations, including enhanced fire suppression systems, reinforced structural elements and dedicated containment areas.

By 2030, Moment Energy expects the site to reach a capacity of 1 GWh. The company projects the megafactory will create 100 skilled jobs spanning engineering, quality control, logistics and technical operations.

The facility is designed to support what Moment Energy describes as the next generation of energy demand infrastructure. Construction timelines put the project on track for completion within the next six weeks, with commissioning and operational testing to follow immediately.

Infrastructure for circular battery economics

EV batteries have a lifespan between 10 and 20 years. According to the company, thousands of batteries from the EV expansion of the 2010s are now reaching the end of their automotive use.

Hundreds of gigawatt-hours of EV batteries could reach the end of their automotive life over the coming decade. Repurposing them for stationary storage is both cheaper and faster than manufacturing new cells, according to Moment Energy. The circular economy model reduces raw material extraction, cuts manufacturing emissions and extends the useful life of expensive battery components.

Battery condition, chemistry and degradation vary between vehicles. This variability can make sorting and testing resource-intensive. The Vancouver facility addresses this challenge through automated diagnostic systems and standardised testing protocols that can rapidly assess battery health and determine optimal applications for second-life use.

Moment Energy says it has systems deployed in data centres, hospitals, factories and microgrids across North America. The company counts Mercedes-Benz Energy among its supplier partners, providing a steady stream of end-of-life automotive batteries suitable for repurposing.

Construction timeline and capacity planning

The megafactory is scheduled for completion by the end of June 2026. The vertically integrated design means the facility will handle testing, refurbishment and deployment operations under one roof, eliminating the logistics complexity and cost associated with multi-site processing.

The construction schedule has been compressed through parallel workstreams, with building envelope completion proceeding alongside equipment installation and systems integration. This approach reduces overall project duration whilst maintaining quality standards and safety compliance.

Power availability has become a constraint for data centre operators and industrial customers. The buildout of AI infrastructure is driving electricity demand upward at a rate that grid expansion alone could struggle to match in the near term, according to the company.

Second-life battery systems could address part of that infrastructure gap. By offering energy storage without the lead times associated with new battery manufacturing or large-scale grid projects, Moment Energy could provide an alternative for operators seeking capacity.

The facility will process batteries sourced from across North America. According to Moment Energy, keeping the supply chain regional reduces transportation requirements and supports domestic manufacturing capacity whilst ensuring consistent supply chain visibility and quality control throughout the sourcing process.