GDV Mobility launches a European-scale battery repair program in Alicante
GDV Mobility, guided by entrepreneur Germán Agulló, has launched a scholarship initiative to train workers for a new battery repair factory in Alicante, aiming to be Europe’s largest facility of its kind. The move responds to a shortage of specialized personnel amid the company’s growth and the need to strengthen local talent in the battery sector as reported by the company’s leadership.
To support this effort, the firm has signed cooperation agreements with multiple vocational training centers in Alicante. Ten scholarships have been awarded with a goal of fifty across the year. Recipients will train directly at the company to gain comprehensive exposure to the entire process and to develop professionally enough to contribute to the research and development department in the area where the company’s strengths lie.
The first class begins on April 20 and will run for six months. The scholarships provide hands-on, paid training and stem from the need for qualified personnel and the limited availability of specialized training in the Alicante province. The initiative parallels similar programs in the region where plate repair has been part of a focused vocational track with a small cohort of students.
The shortage of experienced, locally trained professionals has led to recruiting workers from other parts of Spain, which complicates meeting demand. Agulló emphasizes a long term view, noting that the company seeks profiles of individuals who are eager to participate and grow and who may one day become directors within GDV.
Following the initial promotion, the plan is to expand access to the program so it can be sustained over time. The project is open to applicants from across Spain and is designed for those who want to advance in the electric mobility sector but lack accessible study opportunities.
A company will open Europe’s largest electric vehicle battery repair factory in Alicante
GDV Mobility’s factory, the largest facility in Europe dedicated to repairing batteries for electric vehicles, began operations on February 1. The site aims to address current lithium material shortages and to reverse waste by repairing existing batteries and reusing components. The goal is to recover as much as possible, with a target recovery rate of up to 75 percent versus discarding and recycling new components.
The approach prioritizes discarding only items that are truly beyond repair, reducing the need for crushing and disposal. The operation handles 0.6 to 1.2 tons of lithium daily and sets a goal to prevent approximately 500 tons of crushing this year.
GDV originated as a digital platform supporting spare parts distribution for the personal mobility sector, including electric scooters and bicycles. The company now serves more than 1,200 customers through its software system, distributing products to over 25,000 stores across the country. Building on this experience, the team decided to invest in a lithium battery repair factory capable of servicing around 2,000 units per month.