Kia EV9 battery recycling in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
The Kia EV9 is not sold in India, so packs reach Unnao, Uttar Pradesh through importers, research and test fleets or cross-border consolidation. They are accepted as whole packs, with extra checks on documentation and transboundary paperwork.
Pack value at 80% SOH
4,678 USD
Hybrid Split
Second-life share
47%
At 80% SOH
Site capacity
8,000 TPA
Reverse Logistics Yard
Cities served
0
From Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
Where a Kia EV9 pack goes from Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
- 1
Intake at Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
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.
- 2
Graded at Gurugram, Haryana
Modules travel 400 km to NCR — Gurugram Collection & Grading Hub for capacity, resistance and impedance testing across all 36 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 (644 km). Good — grade-A modules above 80% SOH qualify for commercial-scale BESS strings.
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Refined at Haldia, West Bengal
Remaining modules are shredded to black mass and refined at Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works, 918 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest grading bench | NCR — Gurugram Collection & Grading Hub | 400 km |
| Nearest second-life works | Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works | 644 km |
| Nearest refinery | Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works | 918 km |
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Inside the Kia EV9 battery
The Kia EV9 (2024) carries a 99.8 kWh NMC 811 Cylindrical 2170 pack with 36 modules at 697 V, weighing roughly 559 kg. High-nickel cylindrical cells with the strongest hydrometallurgical recovery credit per tonne of black mass.
| Service year | SOH | Grade | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 94.6% | A — BESS ready | USD 6,243 |
| Year 4 | 90.3% | A — BESS ready | USD 5,995 |
| Year 6 | 86% | A — BESS ready | USD 5,673 |
| Year 8 | 81.7% | B — Second life | USD 4,934 |
| Year 10 | 77.4% | B — Second life | USD 4,324 |
What the chemistry means here
How it ages
NMC 811 loses capacity through a mix of SEI growth, cathode surface reconstruction and micro-cracking of nickel-rich particles. Resistance climbs faster than in LFP, which matters as much as capacity for second-life duty.
Thermal behaviour
High-nickel NMC cathodes release oxygen as they decompose, so once runaway starts it is fast and energetic. Cylindrical 2170 cells vent through a designed rupture point, which helps, but cell-to-cell propagation inside a tightly packed module is the main hazard.
Handling NMC 811 (2170)
Collecting a Kia EV9 pack
99.8 kWh, 36 modules, about 559 kg — this is how the Unnao, Uttar Pradesh 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
Unnao, Uttar Pradesh site notes
- Small loads are accepted but grouped into scheduled consolidated runs to keep costs down.
- Aggregators should list unit counts and battery types for each delivery.
- Strap e-rickshaw batteries together and protect terminals before loading.
- Any battery with swelling or electrolyte leakage must be declared and is kept apart on arrival.
What this pack yields
lithium
5.68 kg
nickel
36.66 kg
cobalt
4.54 kg
manganese
4.22 kg
copper
18.17 kg
aluminium
15.25 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 Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board consent in a UPSIDA industrial area. It supports producers' obligations under the Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 by recording custody for every unit it receives, which the downstream recycler uses when generating EPR evidence.
Kia EV9 in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh: common questions
Can I drop off a Kia EV9 battery at Unnao, Uttar Pradesh?
Yes, by appointment. Lucknow — Unnao Collection Yard accepts whole Kia EV9 packs; book a collection or a drop-off slot so the site can prepare packaging and paperwork.
What happens to Kia EV9 modules after Unnao, Uttar Pradesh?
Intake at Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, 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 Kia EV9 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 Kia EV9 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.
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