Citroen eC3 battery recycling & second-life value
The 29.2 kWh prismatic hard case pack carries 10 serviceable modules at 320 V nominal. Excellent — long calendar life makes LFP the preferred feedstock for stationary BESS repurposing.
Pack energy
29.2 kWh
Pack mass
216.1 kg
Estimated
Value at 80% SOH
935 USD
Hybrid Split
CO2 avoided
1,306 kg
Versus virgin material
State of health decay & residual value
| Service year | Modelled SOH | Grade | Residual value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 95.6% | A — BESS ready | $1,522 |
| Year 4 | 92.5% | A — BESS ready | $1,474 |
| Year 6 | 89.4% | A — BESS ready | $1,426 |
| Year 8 | 86.3% | A — BESS ready | $1,362 |
| Year 10 | 83.2% | B — Second life | $1,143 |
Estimated metal recovery per pack
lithium
2.17 kg
nickel
0 kg
cobalt
0 kg
manganese
0 kg
copper
6.55 kg
aluminium
7.82 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 75% measured SOH
- • Net 30 settlement from grading sign-off
Removing and shipping a Citroen eC3 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 Citroen eC3
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
Citroen eC3 battery recycling: common questions
How much is a used Citroen eC3 battery worth?
At 80% state of health our model values the 29.2 kWh pack near USD 935 via hybrid split. The table above shows how that changes with age.
Where can I recycle a Citroen eC3 battery?
8 sites take Citroen eC3 packs directly, including Chakan, Maharashtra, Sanand, Gujarat, Taloja, Maharashtra. We can also collect from your site.
Is the Citroen eC3 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 Citroen eC3 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 LFP Prismatic packs
Retiring Citroen eC3 packs?
Send pack counts and approximate state of health. You get a graded value split and a collection window within 48 hours.