BMW i4 eDrive40 battery recycling & second-life value
The 83.9 kWh cylindrical 21700 pack carries 8 serviceable modules at 398 V nominal. Good — grade-A modules above 80% SOH qualify for commercial-scale BESS strings.
Pack energy
83.9 kWh
Pack mass
469.8 kg
Estimated
Value at 80% SOH
3,932 USD
Hybrid Split
CO2 avoided
2,632 kg
Versus virgin material
State of health decay & residual value
| Service year | Modelled SOH | Grade | Residual value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 94.5% | A — BESS ready | $5,244 |
| Year 4 | 90.2% | A — BESS ready | $5,035 |
| Year 6 | 85.9% | A — BESS ready | $4,754 |
| Year 8 | 81.6% | B — Second life | $4,135 |
| Year 10 | 77.3% | B — Second life | $3,625 |
Estimated metal recovery per pack
lithium
4.77 kg
nickel
30.82 kg
cobalt
3.82 kg
manganese
3.55 kg
copper
15.28 kg
aluminium
12.82 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 BMW i4 eDrive40 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 BMW i4 eDrive40
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
BMW i4 eDrive40 battery recycling: common questions
How much is a used BMW i4 eDrive40 battery worth?
At 80% state of health our model values the 83.9 kWh pack near USD 3,932 via hybrid split. The table above shows how that changes with age.
Where can I recycle a BMW i4 eDrive40 battery?
15 sites take BMW i4 eDrive40 packs directly, including Chakan, Maharashtra, Sanand, Gujarat, Taloja, Maharashtra. We can also collect from your site.
Is the BMW i4 eDrive40 pack suitable for second life?
Good — grade-A modules above 80% SOH qualify for commercial-scale BESS strings. Module-level testing decides the final split.
How is a BMW i4 eDrive40 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.
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Retiring BMW i4 eDrive40 packs?
Send pack counts and approximate state of health. You get a graded value split and a collection window within 48 hours.