Audi e-tron 55 quattro battery recycling & second-life value
The 95 kWh laminated pouch pack carries 36 serviceable modules at 396 V nominal. Selective — only low-swell pouch stacks above 82% SOH are cleared for repurposing.
Pack energy
95.0 kWh
Pack mass
513.0 kg
Estimated
Value at 80% SOH
4,147 USD
Hybrid Split
CO2 avoided
2,874 kg
Versus virgin material
State of health decay & residual value
| Service year | Modelled SOH | Grade | Residual value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 94.9% | A — BESS ready | $5,165 |
| Year 4 | 90.6% | A — BESS ready | $4,967 |
| Year 6 | 86.3% | A — BESS ready | $4,751 |
| Year 8 | 82% | B — Second life | $4,315 |
| Year 10 | 77.7% | B — Second life | $3,982 |
Estimated metal recovery per pack
lithium
5.06 kg
nickel
36.93 kg
cobalt
6.11 kg
manganese
0.6 kg
copper
19.21 kg
aluminium
12.21 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 Audi e-tron 55 quattro pack
What our crews plan for before a collection, and what we ask your team to prepare.
Removal
Packs are dropped on a vehicle lift using the OEM procedure and a rated battery table, then isolated at the service disconnect.
Packaging
One pack per UN-rated pallet box, strapped and restrained, with terminals capped and coolant ports sealed.
Consolidation
Dealer and workshop returns are consolidated into full truckloads, typically eight or more packs per run.
Preparation checklist
- Pull the service disconnect and record pack voltage
- Drain or cap coolant lines before lifting
- Photograph the pack casing and any impact damage
- Keep the VIN and pack serial together on the manifest
Sites that handle the Audi e-tron 55 quattro
15 sites take this pack directly from customers; every other facility plays a grading, second-life or refining role.
Grading, second-life and refining sites
Audi e-tron 55 quattro battery recycling: common questions
How much is a used Audi e-tron 55 quattro battery worth?
At 80% state of health our model values the 95 kWh pack near USD 4,147 via hybrid split. The table above shows how that changes with age.
Where can I recycle a Audi e-tron 55 quattro battery?
15 sites take Audi e-tron 55 quattro packs directly, including Chakan, Maharashtra, Sanand, Gujarat, Taloja, Maharashtra. We can also collect from your site.
Is the Audi e-tron 55 quattro pack suitable for second life?
Selective — only low-swell pouch stacks above 82% SOH are cleared for repurposing. Module-level testing decides the final split.
How is a Audi e-tron 55 quattro pack removed and shipped?
Packs are dropped on a vehicle lift using the OEM procedure and a rated battery table, then isolated at the service disconnect. One pack per UN-rated pallet box, strapped and restrained, with terminals capped and coolant ports sealed.
Other NCA Pouch packs
Retiring Audi e-tron 55 quattro packs?
Send pack counts and approximate state of health. You get a graded value split and a collection window within 48 hours.