Ather Rizta Z battery recycling in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh
Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh 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
11,000 TPA
Cell Grading & Diagnostics
Cities served
0
From Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh
Where a Ather Rizta Z pack goes from Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh
- 1
Collected via Sanand, Gujarat
Whole packs enter the network at Gujarat — Sanand Reverse Logistics Yard, 341 km away, where they are weighed and de-energised.
- 2
Module grading at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh
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 (385 km). Excellent — long calendar life makes LFP the preferred feedstock for stationary BESS repurposing.
- 4
Refined at Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh
Remaining modules are shredded to black mass and refined at Visakhapatnam — Atchutapuram Refinery, 938 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest intake yard | Gujarat — Sanand Reverse Logistics Yard | 341 km |
| Nearest second-life works | Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works | 385 km |
| Nearest refinery | Visakhapatnam — Atchutapuram Refinery | 938 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 Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh 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
Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh site notes
- Book large commercial packs in advance so bench space and handling equipment are free.
- Tell us module formats at booking so matching fixtures are prepared.
- Suppliers in the Pithampur cluster can arrange regular pickups.
- Damaged units need a separate declaration and are handled in isolation.
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 plant operates under Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board consent and handles battery waste within the Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 framework, passing custody records on to the recycler that issues EPR evidence.
Ather Rizta Z in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh: common questions
Can I drop off a Ather Rizta Z battery at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh?
Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh is a cell grading & diagnostics and does not accept whole packs from customers. Book a collection and the pack enters the network at Sanand, Gujarat, 341 km away.
What happens to Ather Rizta Z modules after Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh?
Collected via Sanand, Gujarat, then Module grading at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, then Second life at Butibori, Maharashtra, then Refined at Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh. 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.
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