Ford F-150 Lightning ER battery recycling & second-life value
The 131 kWh cylindrical 21700 pack carries 16 serviceable modules at 400 V nominal. Good — grade-A modules above 80% SOH qualify for commercial-scale BESS strings.
Pack energy
131.0 kWh
Pack mass
733.6 kg
Estimated
Value at 80% SOH
6,140 USD
Hybrid Split
CO2 avoided
4,110 kg
Versus virgin material
State of health decay & residual value
| Service year | Modelled SOH | Grade | Residual value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 95.6% | A — BESS ready | $8,271 |
| Year 4 | 91.3% | A — BESS ready | $7,945 |
| Year 6 | 87% | A — BESS ready | $7,619 |
| Year 8 | 82.7% | B — Second life | $6,687 |
| Year 10 | 78.4% | B — Second life | $5,847 |
Estimated metal recovery per pack
lithium
7.45 kg
nickel
48.13 kg
cobalt
5.96 kg
manganese
5.54 kg
copper
23.85 kg
aluminium
20.02 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
- • R2v3 certificate of recycling
- • 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 Ford F-150 Lightning ER 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 Ford F-150 Lightning ER
7 sites take this pack directly from customers; every other facility plays a grading, second-life or refining role.
Grading, second-life and refining sites
Ford F-150 Lightning ER battery recycling: common questions
How much is a used Ford F-150 Lightning ER battery worth?
At 80% state of health our model values the 131 kWh pack near USD 6,140 via hybrid split. The table above shows how that changes with age.
Where can I recycle a Ford F-150 Lightning ER battery?
7 sites take Ford F-150 Lightning ER packs directly, including Detroit, Michigan, Dallas, Texas, Toronto, Ontario. We can also collect from your site.
Is the Ford F-150 Lightning ER 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 Ford F-150 Lightning ER 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.
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Retiring Ford F-150 Lightning ER packs?
Send pack counts and approximate state of health. You get a graded value split and a collection window within 48 hours.