SUSTAINera is accelerating its transformation of the automotive value chain, deepening its commitment to the Circular Economy through a rapidly expanding 4R strategy built on Remanufacture, Repair, Reuse and Recycle. With the planned launch of a third fully owned Vehicle Dismantling Center in a new global region, the brand is reinforcing its ability to control, recover and reintegrate materials at scale, strengthening the foundation of its End-of-Life Vehicle ecosystem.
This expansion follows established operations in Turin, Italy, and São Paulo, Brazil, marking a deliberate progression toward greater internalisation of critical dismantling capabilities. Each facility plays a strategic role in processing End-of-Life Vehicles to extract high-value components for direct reuse as original spare parts, while channeling non-reusable materials into structured recycling streams that support closed-loop manufacturing. The result is a system designed not only for recovery, but for continuous reinvention of automotive materials.
A defining strength of this approach lies in its ability to create industrial symbiosis across partners and processes. In Italy, for example, recovered aluminium from post-consumer engines is already being reintegrated into production cycles through SOREMO, where it is transformed into ingots used in new engine manufacturing. This type of closed-loop integration demonstrates how dismantling operations are evolving from end-stage processing into strategic inputs for future production.
Performance across SUSTAINera’s End-of-Life Vehicle management continues to exceed expectations. Through its Valorauto joint venture, recycling rates reached 89.9 percent in 2025, while overall recovery rates climbed to 97.7 percent, both surpassing European benchmarks. These figures reflect not only operational efficiency, but also the maturity of a system increasingly capable of extracting maximum value from every vehicle lifecycle.
Progress in End-of-Life High-Voltage Battery management is also accelerating, with second-life applications emerging as a critical pillar of innovation. In 2025 alone, energy volumes from EV batteries sold for repurposing reached 123,000 kWh, more than quadrupling year-on-year. These batteries are already contributing to real-world energy storage solutions, including the PIONEER system at Rome Fiumicino Airport, demonstrating how automotive assets can extend their relevance far beyond mobility.
At the same time, SUSTAINera’s Reuse offering is gaining significant commercial momentum, supported by structural shifts in the global aftermarket. As vehicle lifespans increase and maintenance demand rises, consumers and repairers are increasingly turning to original used parts as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative. These components, sourced from Stellantis-owned dismantling centres and certified partners, can be up to 70 percent more affordable than new equivalents while maintaining full traceability and manufacturer-grade reliability.
In 2025, the Reuse business recorded growth of 51 percent, driven by strong digital expansion and increased inventory availability. The B-Parts platform expanded across Europe and North America, with total stock exceeding 15 million used parts across all makes and models, significantly improving accessibility for workshops and end users. Digital integration through service catalogues such as Service Box, E-PER and Dealer Connect further strengthened distribution efficiency, while new online channels, including Stellantis SUSTAINera eBay stores in Europe and emerging platforms in China, broadened global reach.
SUSTAINera’s circular momentum extends beyond Reuse. The Remanufacturing pillar continues to scale with advanced product offerings, including LED headlamps, multimedia displays, DPF tanks and multi-brand calipers in Europe, alongside amplifiers, engines and transmissions in North America. Production has reached more than 28,600 remanufactured engines at the Circular Economy Hub in Italy, nearly tripling output compared to the previous year.
The Repair business has also seen substantial expansion, growing 48 percent year-on-year. Growth has been supported by broader activity in North America, the rollout of vehicle reconditioning programmes in South America, and the expansion of a global high-voltage battery service network now spanning 30 E-Repair Centres. Strategic partnerships for vehicle reconditioning have further strengthened operational reach and capability.
Meanwhile, the Recycle pillar continues to evolve with the introduction of new material recovery solutions, including 12V recycled batteries that expand the recycled product range beyond traditional fluids. These developments reinforce SUSTAINera’s commitment to reducing waste while maintaining original-equivalent quality standards.
Collectively, these advancements highlight a business model in motion, one that is increasingly defined by circular intelligence rather than linear consumption. With its 4R strategy now embedded across multiple regions and product categories, SUSTAINera is not only reshaping how automotive materials are recovered and reused, but also redefining what sustainable performance looks like in a modern industrial ecosystem.
