Turin confirms itself as a hub of innovation in the electric mobility sector with the inauguration of the R-Lab Battery & Energy Competence Center, the new Reefilla center dedicated to the study and reuse of used batteries of electric vehicles. The startup, which specializes in mobile charging solutions, has chosen the Piedmontese capital to develop advanced technologies in the field of circular economy applied to energy.
The R-Lab, located in Lungo Dora Colletta, was created with the aim of optimizing the life cycle of batteries, offering solutions for their reuse once they have reached the end of their primary function in electric vehicles. Through artificial intelligence, the center will be able to quickly assess the health of cells and modules, without the need for historical data, thus allowing a more efficient and sustainable management of energy resources.
For the realization of this ambitious project, Reefilla has obtained a loan of 500,000 euros from Finpiemonte, as part of the Piedmont Region’s call for proposals “Asset consolidation and growth of innovative startups”. This contribution is in addition to a previous capital increase of €4.5 million closed last November, with the support of investors such as CDP Venture Capital, HCapital, Azimut and Motor Valley Accelerator.
According to forecasts, the global market for second-life batteries could reach a value of $4.7 billion by 2030, with an annual growth rate of 25.5%. Reefilla therefore aims to position itself as a key player in this expanding sector, helping to make the circular economy a concrete reality in the field of energy storage.
In addition to being a research center, the R-Lab also represents an opportunity for young talents. The startup is in fact looking for new professionals in the field of materials engineering, artificial intelligence and energy management, consolidating Turin as a hub of excellence for technological innovation applied to the energy transition.
With the inauguration of this center, Reefilla not only strengthens its commitment to sustainability, but also contributes to shaping the future of electric mobility, promoting solutions that combine innovation, efficiency and respect for the environment.
