Ather Rizta Z battery recycling in Yokohama, Kanagawa
Yokohama, Kanagawa 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
21,000 TPA
Cell Grading & Diagnostics
Cities served
3
From Yokohama, Kanagawa
Where a Ather Rizta Z pack goes from Yokohama, Kanagawa
- 1
Collected via Ulsan, South Korea
Whole packs enter the network at Ulsan — Korea Recovery Campus, 935 km away, where they are weighed and de-energised.
- 2
Module grading at Yokohama, Kanagawa
All 2 modules are tested for capacity, DC resistance and impedance, then assigned grade A to D.
- 3
Second life at Gothenburg, Sweden
At 80% SOH about 56% of the pack qualifies for reuse and goes to Gothenburg — Nordic Second-Life Campus (8,567 km). Excellent — long calendar life makes LFP the preferred feedstock for stationary BESS repurposing.
- 4
Refined at Ningde, Fujian
Remaining modules are shredded to black mass and refined at Ningde — Fujian Refining Base, 2,142 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest intake yard | Ulsan — Korea Recovery Campus | 935 km |
| Nearest second-life works | Gothenburg — Nordic Second-Life Campus | 8,567 km |
| Nearest refinery | Ningde — Fujian Refining Base | 2,142 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 Yokohama, Kanagawa 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
Yokohama, Kanagawa site notes
- Provide serial lists and vehicle information.
- Engineering packs need architecture details.
- Damaged packs require declaration.
- Port-linked shipments need documents in advance.
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 Japan
Act on the Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources and the End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling Act
Regulator: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Ministry of the Environment
The works operates under Japanese waste and recycling laws, including the rules for end-of-life vehicle recycling. Transport follows Japanese dangerous goods regulations.
Ather Rizta Z in Yokohama, Kanagawa: common questions
Can I drop off a Ather Rizta Z battery at Yokohama, Kanagawa?
Yokohama, Kanagawa is a cell grading & diagnostics and does not accept whole packs from customers. Book a collection and the pack enters the network at Ulsan, South Korea, 935 km away.
What happens to Ather Rizta Z modules after Yokohama, Kanagawa?
Collected via Ulsan, South Korea, then Module grading at Yokohama, Kanagawa, then Second life at Gothenburg, Sweden, then Refined at Ningde, Fujian. 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 Japan?
Act on the Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources and the End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling Act, overseen by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Ministry of the Environment. Lithium-ion batteries move as dangerous goods under national road and marine rules, with UN 3480 / UN 3481 packaging.
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Retiring Ather Rizta Z packs near Yokohama, Kanagawa?
Share pack counts and condition. The despatch desk confirms a collection window within one working day and sends the right packaging.