Ather Rizta Z battery recycling in Hosur, Tamil Nadu
Hosur, Tamil Nadu is a diagnostics site: Ather Rizta Z packs arrive here from intake yards for module-level capacity, resistance and impedance testing, which decides reuse or refining.
Pack value at 80% SOH
118 USD
Hybrid Split
Second-life share
56%
At 80% SOH
Site capacity
14,000 TPA
Cell Grading & Diagnostics
Cities served
9
From Hosur, Tamil Nadu
Where a Ather Rizta Z pack goes from Hosur, Tamil Nadu
- 1
Collected via Zaheerabad, Telangana
Whole packs enter the network at Hyderabad — Zaheerabad Recovery Campus, 550 km away, where they are weighed and de-energised.
- 2
Module grading at Hosur, Tamil Nadu
All 2 modules are tested for capacity, DC resistance and impedance, then assigned grade A to D.
- 3
Second life at Butibori, Maharashtra
At 80% SOH about 56% of the pack qualifies for reuse and goes to Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works (918 km). Excellent — long calendar life makes LFP the preferred feedstock for stationary BESS repurposing.
- 4
Refined at Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu
Remaining modules are shredded to black mass and refined at Chennai — Sriperumbudur Recovery Campus, 230 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest intake yard | Hyderabad — Zaheerabad Recovery Campus | 550 km |
| Nearest second-life works | Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works | 918 km |
| Nearest refinery | Chennai — Sriperumbudur Recovery Campus | 230 km |
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Inside the Ather Rizta Z battery
The Ather Rizta Z (2024) carries a 3.7 kWh LFP Prismatic (LiFePO4) pack with 2 modules at 52 V, weighing roughly 27 kg. Cobalt-free prismatic chemistry dominant in Indian passenger EVs and commercial fleets. Low black mass value, exceptional second-life economics.
| Service year | SOH | Grade | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 96.4% | A — BESS ready | USD 194 |
| Year 4 | 93.3% | A — BESS ready | USD 188 |
| Year 6 | 90.2% | A — BESS ready | USD 182 |
| Year 8 | 87.1% | A — BESS ready | USD 176 |
| Year 10 | 84% | B — Second life | USD 152 |
What the chemistry means here
How it ages
LFP fades slowly and fairly linearly for most of its life. Capacity loss is driven mainly by lithium inventory being locked up in the SEI layer on the graphite anode, while the cathode structure stays largely intact.
Thermal behaviour
LFP's olivine cathode holds its oxygen tightly, so thermal runaway typically starts at higher temperatures than nickel-rich cells and releases noticeably less heat. It is not inert: a failing LFP cell still vents flammable electrolyte vapour and hydrogen, and large prismatic cans store a lot of energy in one place.
Handling LFP Prismatic
Collecting a Ather Rizta Z pack
3.7 kWh, 2 modules, about 27 kg — this is how the Hosur, Tamil Nadu team plans the job.
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.
Before the truck arrives
- 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
Hosur, Tamil Nadu site notes
- Box or crate two-wheeler packs individually; loose-stacked packs are repacked on arrival and slow intake.
- Swap operators can set up recurring weekly collections from Bengaluru depots.
- Send a serial list with each load so bench results map directly back to your asset records.
- Packs with visible swelling must be declared and are tested only in the isolated quarantine room.
What this pack yields
lithium
0.27 kg
nickel
0 kg
cobalt
0 kg
manganese
0 kg
copper
0.83 kg
aluminium
0.99 kg
Refining-route estimate at 80% SOH. Measured module health on the bench sets the final split.
Rules in India
Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 (BWMR)
Regulator: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards
The centre operates under Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board consent and grades material for producers registered under the Battery Waste Management Rules 2022. Because much of its intake crosses the state border from Karnataka, interstate transport documentation and waste descriptions are checked at the gate before unloading.
Ather Rizta Z in Hosur, Tamil Nadu: common questions
Can I drop off a Ather Rizta Z battery at Hosur, Tamil Nadu?
Hosur, Tamil Nadu is a cell grading & diagnostics and does not accept whole packs from customers. Book a collection and the pack enters the network at Zaheerabad, Telangana, 550 km away.
What happens to Ather Rizta Z modules after Hosur, Tamil Nadu?
Collected via Zaheerabad, Telangana, then Module grading at Hosur, Tamil Nadu, then Second life at Butibori, Maharashtra, then Refined at Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. At 80% SOH roughly 56% of the pack goes to second life and the rest is refined.
How should a Ather Rizta Z pack be prepared for pickup?
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.
Which rules apply to Ather Rizta Z recycling in India?
Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 (BWMR), overseen by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards. Retired packs move as hazardous goods by road under central motor vehicle rules, and export needs Basel-compliant permissions.
Cities collected by Hosur, Tamil Nadu
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Other two-wheeler packs at Hosur, Tamil Nadu
Retiring Ather Rizta Z packs near Hosur, Tamil Nadu?
Share pack counts and condition. The despatch desk confirms a collection window within one working day and sends the right packaging.