Ather 450 Apex battery recycling & second-life value
The 3.7 kWh cylindrical 21700 pack carries 2 serviceable modules at 52 V nominal. Good — grade-A modules above 80% SOH qualify for commercial-scale BESS strings.
Pack energy
3.7 kWh
Pack mass
20.7 kg
Estimated
Value at 80% SOH
173 USD
Hybrid Split
CO2 avoided
116 kg
Versus virgin material
State of health decay & residual value
| Service year | Modelled SOH | Grade | Residual value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 94.5% | A — BESS ready | $231 |
| Year 4 | 90.2% | A — BESS ready | $222 |
| Year 6 | 85.9% | A — BESS ready | $210 |
| Year 8 | 81.6% | B — Second life | $182 |
| Year 10 | 77.3% | B — Second life | $160 |
Estimated metal recovery per pack
lithium
0.21 kg
nickel
1.36 kg
cobalt
0.17 kg
manganese
0.16 kg
copper
0.67 kg
aluminium
0.57 kg
Yields modelled at 80% SOH with hydrometallurgical recovery efficiencies of 91% (lithium) and 98% (nickel, cobalt). Figures are indicative engineering estimates.
Pack specification
Take-back agreement
- • Serial-level intake with VIN reconciliation
- • CPCB EPR certificate per consignment
- • LME-indexed payable on contained nickel, cobalt and lithium
- • Second-life revenue share above 80% measured SOH
- • Net 30 settlement from grading sign-off
Removing and shipping a Ather 450 Apex pack
What our crews plan for before a collection, and what we ask your team to prepare.
Removal
Removable packs are unclipped by hand; fixed packs are removed at the dealer bench with the frame supported.
Packaging
Packs travel in UN-approved steel or plastic cages with non-conductive dividers, typically dozens per cage.
Consolidation
Dealer and swap-station returns are aggregated at a single point so one collection clears many units.
Preparation checklist
- Tape terminals and connectors on every pack
- Separate swollen or dropped packs into their own container
- Record serials in a single list per cage
- Store below 30% charge away from charging racks
Sites that handle the Ather 450 Apex
8 sites take this pack directly from customers; every other facility plays a grading, second-life or refining role.
Grading, second-life and refining sites
Ather 450 Apex battery recycling: common questions
How much is a used Ather 450 Apex battery worth?
At 80% state of health our model values the 3.7 kWh pack near USD 173 via hybrid split. The table above shows how that changes with age.
Where can I recycle a Ather 450 Apex battery?
8 sites take Ather 450 Apex packs directly, including Chakan, Maharashtra, Sanand, Gujarat, Taloja, Maharashtra. We can also collect from your site.
Is the Ather 450 Apex pack suitable for second life?
Good — grade-A modules above 80% SOH qualify for commercial-scale BESS strings. Module-level testing decides the final split.
How is a Ather 450 Apex pack removed and shipped?
Removable packs are unclipped by hand; fixed packs are removed at the dealer bench with the frame supported. Packs travel in UN-approved steel or plastic cages with non-conductive dividers, typically dozens per cage.
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Retiring Ather 450 Apex packs?
Send pack counts and approximate state of health. You get a graded value split and a collection window within 48 hours.