YES-EU has opened a battery service centre in Oslo in partnership with NING Service, CATL's aftermarket service brand. It describes the site as Europe's largest battery service centre.
The facility covers more than 10,000 square metres and will serve as a hub for battery lifecycle management, technical training and certified repairs. Its opening comes as battery-electric vehicle registrations in the UK reached 99,201 in September, giving BEVs a 28.3% share of the new-car market, according to SMMT data cited by YES-EU.
Demand for repair services is rising because electric vehicle batteries account for a large share of a vehicle's value, and damage can lead insurers to write off cars. YES-EU's model focuses on component- and module-level repair rather than replacing an entire battery pack where that is technically possible.
This approach is intended to reduce repair bills and insurance claims while extending battery life and limiting material waste. The business serves fleet operators, vehicle manufacturers, leasing companies and insurers across buses, trucks, passenger vehicles, marine applications and energy storage systems.
YES-EU and CATL have worked together since 2018, when YES-EU became CATL's first battery service partner in Europe. Since then, the relationship has expanded from battery service work in northern Europe to a broader arrangement covering lifecycle support and service development across the region.
Operations now span Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, the UK, Ireland, France, Kosovo, Poland and Lithuania, with a manufacturing base in Italy. In the UK and Ireland, the group has centres in Birmingham, Newry and Dundalk.
Repair market
The business is expanding as the financial impact of electric vehicle write-offs comes under closer scrutiny. YES-EU cited analysis from FWD Consulting that estimated UK businesses face more than GBP £461 million a year in EV write-off costs, with about one in five collision-damaged EVs declared a total loss.
The wider battery repair and lifecycle management market is also expected to grow sharply. Figures cited by YES-EU value the market at USD $8.7 billion in 2026, rising to USD $62.98 billion by 2035.
YES-EU says it has more than 200 specialists in its new energy division and has completed more than 1,800 battery work orders, logged 20,000 high-voltage service hours and commissioned more than 4,000 MWh.
The Oslo centre is positioned as both a workshop and a training site, reflecting the need for more technical specialists as the market develops. Skills and service infrastructure are emerging as key issues in battery repair, especially as electric vehicle volumes rise across different transport classes.
Egzon Bajrami, Chief Operating Officer at YES-EU Group, said: “CATL brings world-leading battery technology, deep industry expertise and a globally recognized brand. YES-EU brings local European market knowledge, service infrastructure and operational capabilities. By combining these strengths, we are building a stronger battery service ecosystem that can support customers locally throughout the lifetime of their batteries.”
The partnership also gives YES-EU access to original OEM spare parts for warranty and out-of-warranty work. That is significant for operators and insurers seeking approved repair routes instead of full battery replacement.
Nordic focus
Norway remains one of Europe's most mature electric vehicle markets, making Oslo a logical location for a large service and training base. The country is also a testing ground for battery support models that could be extended to other European markets as electric fleets expand.
Pierre Savoy, Chief Executive Officer of YES-EU Switzerland, said: “With more than 2,000 CATL-powered E-Buses delivered and already operating across the continent, YES-EU has a strong foundation to scale from. Our new battery service center in Norway further strengthens our position to be a leading brand for New Energy Solutions. The Nordics are the focus because they are among the most advanced markets for electric mobility; in Norway, 94% of all new vehicle registrations are EVs. This momentum also supports our broader ambition to deliver integrated New Energy Solutions, including the planned launch later this year of a fully electric heavy-duty truck with battery capacity from 600 to 1013 kWh, currently in testing and developed with Nordic market requirements in mind.”