Ather Rizta Z battery recycling in Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab receives graded Ather Rizta Z modules that passed as grade A or B and rebuilds them into warrantied stationary storage.
Pack value at 80% SOH
118 USD
Hybrid Split
Second-life share
56%
At 80% SOH
Site capacity
7,500 TPA
Second-Life BESS Works
Cities served
0
From Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Where a Ather Rizta Z pack goes from Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
- 1
Collected via Narela, Delhi
Whole packs enter the network at Delhi — Narela Collection Yard, 257 km away, where they are weighed and de-energised.
- 2
Graded at Gurugram, Haryana
Modules travel 298 km to NCR — Gurugram Collection & Grading Hub for capacity, resistance and impedance testing across all 2 modules.
- 3
Second-life build at Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Grade A and B modules — about 56% of a pack at 80% SOH — are matched and rebuilt into storage systems on site.
- 4
Refined at Haldia, West Bengal
Remaining modules are shredded to black mass and refined at Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works, 1,564 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest intake yard | Delhi — Narela Collection Yard | 257 km |
| Nearest grading bench | NCR — Gurugram Collection & Grading Hub | 298 km |
| Nearest refinery | Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works | 1,564 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 Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab 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
Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab site notes
- Only graded modules are accepted.
- Each module must include its grade report.
- Delivery of finished systems is scheduled with the customer.
- Site inspections are available by appointment.
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 works operates under Punjab Pollution Control Board consent and builds systems to applicable Indian electrical and safety requirements, with module traceability maintained from source pack to finished unit.
Ather Rizta Z in Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab: common questions
Can I drop off a Ather Rizta Z battery at Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab?
Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab is a second-life bess works and does not accept whole packs from customers. Book a collection and the pack enters the network at Narela, Delhi, 257 km away.
What happens to Ather Rizta Z modules after Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab?
Collected via Narela, Delhi, then Graded at Gurugram, Haryana, then Second-life build at Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, then Refined at Haldia, West Bengal. 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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