Bajaj Chetak 3501 battery recycling in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan
Bhiwadi, Rajasthan is a diagnostics site: Bajaj Chetak 3501 packs arrive here from intake yards for module-level capacity, resistance and impedance testing, which decides reuse or refining.
Pack value at 80% SOH
164 USD
Hybrid Split
Second-life share
47%
At 80% SOH
Site capacity
9,000 TPA
Cell Grading & Diagnostics
Cities served
0
From Bhiwadi, Rajasthan
Where a Bajaj Chetak 3501 pack goes from Bhiwadi, Rajasthan
- 1
Collected via Narela, Delhi
Whole packs enter the network at Delhi — Narela Collection Yard, 75 km away, where they are weighed and de-energised.
- 2
Module grading at Bhiwadi, Rajasthan
All 2 modules are tested for capacity, DC resistance and impedance, then assigned grade A to D.
- 3
Second life at Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
At 80% SOH about 47% of the pack qualifies for reuse and goes to Ludhiana — Mandi Gobindgarh Second-Life Works (315 km). Good — grade-A modules above 80% SOH qualify for commercial-scale BESS strings.
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Refined at Haldia, West Bengal
Remaining modules are shredded to black mass and refined at Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works, 1,321 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest intake yard | Delhi — Narela Collection Yard | 75 km |
| Nearest second-life works | Ludhiana — Mandi Gobindgarh Second-Life Works | 315 km |
| Nearest refinery | Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works | 1,321 km |
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Inside the Bajaj Chetak 3501 battery
The Bajaj Chetak 3501 (2024) carries a 3.5 kWh NMC 811 Cylindrical 2170 pack with 2 modules at 50 V, weighing roughly 20 kg. High-nickel cylindrical cells with the strongest hydrometallurgical recovery credit per tonne of black mass.
| Service year | SOH | Grade | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 95.4% | A — BESS ready | USD 221 |
| Year 4 | 91.1% | A — BESS ready | USD 212 |
| Year 6 | 86.8% | A — BESS ready | USD 203 |
| Year 8 | 82.5% | B — Second life | USD 178 |
| Year 10 | 78.2% | B — Second life | USD 155 |
What the chemistry means here
How it ages
NMC 811 loses capacity through a mix of SEI growth, cathode surface reconstruction and micro-cracking of nickel-rich particles. Resistance climbs faster than in LFP, which matters as much as capacity for second-life duty.
Thermal behaviour
High-nickel NMC cathodes release oxygen as they decompose, so once runaway starts it is fast and energetic. Cylindrical 2170 cells vent through a designed rupture point, which helps, but cell-to-cell propagation inside a tightly packed module is the main hazard.
Handling NMC 811 (2170)
Collecting a Bajaj Chetak 3501 pack
3.5 kWh, 2 modules, about 20 kg — this is how the Bhiwadi, Rajasthan 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
Bhiwadi, Rajasthan site notes
- Bus and heavy truck packs are better routed to an integrated campus with lifting equipment.
- Give module counts and formats when booking so the right fixtures are prepared before arrival.
- Loads from Haryana should carry correct interstate documentation to avoid delays at the gate.
- Declare damaged items in advance; the site has limited quarantine space.
What this pack yields
lithium
0.2 kg
nickel
1.29 kg
cobalt
0.16 kg
manganese
0.15 kg
copper
0.64 kg
aluminium
0.53 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 station operates under Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board consent in a RIICO industrial area and grades material for producers operating under the Battery Waste Management Rules 2022. Because many consignments cross the state border with Haryana, interstate transport paperwork is checked at intake.
Bajaj Chetak 3501 in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan: common questions
Can I drop off a Bajaj Chetak 3501 battery at Bhiwadi, Rajasthan?
Bhiwadi, Rajasthan is a cell grading & diagnostics and does not accept whole packs from customers. Book a collection and the pack enters the network at Narela, Delhi, 75 km away.
What happens to Bajaj Chetak 3501 modules after Bhiwadi, Rajasthan?
Collected via Narela, Delhi, then Module grading at Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, then Second life at Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, then Refined at Haldia, West Bengal. At 80% SOH roughly 47% of the pack goes to second life and the rest is refined.
How should a Bajaj Chetak 3501 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 Bajaj Chetak 3501 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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Retiring Bajaj Chetak 3501 packs near Bhiwadi, Rajasthan?
Share pack counts and condition. The despatch desk confirms a collection window within one working day and sends the right packaging.