BYD e6 Fleet battery recycling & second-life value
The 71.7 kWh prismatic hard case pack carries 1 serviceable modules at 400 V nominal. Excellent — long calendar life makes LFP the preferred feedstock for stationary BESS repurposing.
Pack energy
71.7 kWh
Pack mass
530.6 kg
Estimated
Value at 80% SOH
2,296 USD
Hybrid Split
CO2 avoided
3,207 kg
Versus virgin material
State of health decay & residual value
| Service year | Modelled SOH | Grade | Residual value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 95.7% | A — BESS ready | $3,742 |
| Year 4 | 92.6% | A — BESS ready | $3,623 |
| Year 6 | 89.5% | A — BESS ready | $3,505 |
| Year 8 | 86.4% | A — BESS ready | $3,363 |
| Year 10 | 83.3% | B — Second life | $2,823 |
Estimated metal recovery per pack
lithium
5.32 kg
nickel
0 kg
cobalt
0 kg
manganese
0 kg
copper
16.08 kg
aluminium
19.2 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 75% measured SOH
- • Net 30 settlement from grading sign-off
Removing and shipping a BYD e6 Fleet pack
What our crews plan for before a collection, and what we ask your team to prepare.
Removal
Large packs are removed at the depot with a forklift-rated battery table and the vehicle isolated under lock-out tag-out.
Packaging
Each pack travels in a rated crate or on a restrained pallet, with coolant drained and ports sealed.
Consolidation
Depot retirements are batched against the fleet replacement schedule so collections line up with vehicle swaps.
Preparation checklist
- Share telematics SOH history if it is available
- Confirm forklift access and dock height at the depot
- Isolate high-voltage systems under lock-out tag-out
- Declare any pack involved in a collision
Sites that handle the BYD e6 Fleet
8 sites take this pack directly from customers; every other facility plays a grading, second-life or refining role.
Grading, second-life and refining sites
BYD e6 Fleet battery recycling: common questions
How much is a used BYD e6 Fleet battery worth?
At 80% state of health our model values the 71.7 kWh pack near USD 2,296 via hybrid split. The table above shows how that changes with age.
Where can I recycle a BYD e6 Fleet battery?
8 sites take BYD e6 Fleet packs directly, including Chakan, Maharashtra, Sanand, Gujarat, Taloja, Maharashtra. We can also collect from your site.
Is the BYD e6 Fleet pack suitable for second life?
Excellent — long calendar life makes LFP the preferred feedstock for stationary BESS repurposing. Module-level testing decides the final split.
How is a BYD e6 Fleet pack removed and shipped?
Large packs are removed at the depot with a forklift-rated battery table and the vehicle isolated under lock-out tag-out. Each pack travels in a rated crate or on a restrained pallet, with coolant drained and ports sealed.
Other LFP Prismatic packs
Retiring BYD e6 Fleet packs?
Send pack counts and approximate state of health. You get a graded value split and a collection window within 48 hours.