Hyundai Kona Electric battery recycling in Changsari, Assam
Guwahati — Changsari North-East Yard takes whole Hyundai Kona Electric packs straight from fleets, dealers and workshops. Packs are weighed, de-energised and logged here before modules move on for grading or refining.
Pack value at 80% SOH
1,711 USD
Hybrid Split
Second-life share
47%
At 80% SOH
Site capacity
5,000 TPA
Reverse Logistics Yard
Cities served
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From Changsari, Assam
Where a Hyundai Kona Electric pack goes from Changsari, Assam
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Intake at Changsari, Assam
One pack per UN-rated pallet box, strapped and restrained, with terminals capped and coolant ports sealed. Each pack is weighed, photographed and discharged below 30% state of charge.
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Graded at Gurugram, Haryana
Modules travel 1,463 km to NCR — Gurugram Collection & Grading Hub for capacity, resistance and impedance testing across all 8 modules.
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Second life at Butibori, Maharashtra
At 80% SOH about 47% of the pack qualifies for reuse and goes to Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works (1,425 km). Selective — only low-swell pouch stacks above 82% SOH are cleared for repurposing.
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Refined at Haldia, West Bengal
Remaining modules are shredded to black mass and refined at Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works, 592 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest grading bench | NCR — Gurugram Collection & Grading Hub | 1,463 km |
| Nearest second-life works | Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works | 1,425 km |
| Nearest refinery | Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works | 592 km |
Inside the Hyundai Kona Electric battery
The Hyundai Kona Electric (2019) carries a 39.2 kWh NCA Pouch pack with 8 modules at 356 V, weighing roughly 212 kg. Premium nickel-cobalt pouch stacks with the highest recovery credit and the strictest safety handling class.
| Service year | SOH | Grade | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 94.8% | A — BESS ready | USD 2,129 |
| Year 4 | 90.5% | A — BESS ready | USD 2,048 |
| Year 6 | 86.2% | A — BESS ready | USD 1,956 |
| Year 8 | 81.9% | B — Second life | USD 1,777 |
| Year 10 | 77.6% | B — Second life | USD 1,640 |
What the chemistry means here
How it ages
NCA can deliver long life when it is kept in a moderate state-of-charge window, but it is sensitive to high voltage and heat. Swelling from gas generation is a common retirement signal in pouch formats.
Thermal behaviour
NCA shares the oxygen-release behaviour of high-nickel cathodes and is generally considered among the more reactive EV chemistries. Pouch cells have no rigid can, so mechanical damage and swelling translate quickly into safety risk.
Handling NCA Pouch
Collecting a Hyundai Kona Electric pack
39.2 kWh, 8 modules, about 212 kg — this is how the Changsari, Assam team plans the job.
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.
Before the truck arrives
- 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
Changsari, Assam site notes
- Onward transit takes longer than elsewhere because of distance and terrain.
- Batteries are held in monitored storage until a full load is assembled.
- Keep batteries protected from rain and humidity before collection.
- Declare any damage in advance so isolated storage is available.
What this pack yields
lithium
2.09 kg
nickel
15.24 kg
cobalt
2.52 kg
manganese
0.25 kg
copper
7.93 kg
aluminium
5.04 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 yard operates under Assam's state environmental consent regime and supports the Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 by keeping custody records for every unit collected in the north-east.
Hyundai Kona Electric in Changsari, Assam: common questions
Can I drop off a Hyundai Kona Electric battery at Changsari, Assam?
Yes, by appointment. Guwahati — Changsari North-East Yard accepts whole Hyundai Kona Electric packs; book a collection or a drop-off slot so the site can prepare packaging and paperwork.
What happens to Hyundai Kona Electric modules after Changsari, Assam?
Intake at Changsari, Assam, then Graded at Gurugram, Haryana, then Second life at Butibori, Maharashtra, 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 Hyundai Kona Electric pack be prepared for pickup?
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.
Which rules apply to Hyundai Kona Electric 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.
Hyundai Kona Electric at other sites
Retiring Hyundai Kona Electric packs near Changsari, Assam?
Share pack counts and condition. The despatch desk confirms a collection window within one working day and sends the right packaging.