Mahindra Treo Auto battery recycling in Changsari, Assam
Guwahati — Changsari North-East Yard takes whole Mahindra Treo Auto 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
215 USD
Hybrid Split
Second-life share
47%
At 80% SOH
Site capacity
5,000 TPA
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From Changsari, Assam
Where a Mahindra Treo Auto pack goes from Changsari, Assam
- 1
Intake at Changsari, Assam
Packs are palletised in small groups inside UN-rated boxes, with dividers between units. Each pack is weighed, photographed and discharged below 30% state of charge.
- 2
Graded at Gurugram, Haryana
Modules travel 1,463 km to NCR — Gurugram Collection & Grading Hub for capacity, resistance and impedance testing across all 4 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). Limited — accelerated manganese dissolution caps second-life warranty terms at 36 months.
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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 Mahindra Treo Auto battery
The Mahindra Treo Auto (2019) carries a 7.37 kWh LMO / LMO-NMC Pouch pack with 4 modules at 48 V, weighing roughly 60 kg. Legacy manganese-rich pouch packs common in early two- and three-wheeler fleets across South Asia.
| Service year | SOH | Grade | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 94.3% | A — BESS ready | USD 264 |
| Year 4 | 90% | A — BESS ready | USD 254 |
| Year 6 | 85.7% | A — BESS ready | USD 241 |
| Year 8 | 81.4% | B — Second life | USD 221 |
| Year 10 | 77.1% | B — Second life | USD 205 |
What the chemistry means here
How it ages
LMO's weak point is manganese dissolution, which speeds up at elevated temperature and damages the anode. Packs that lived in hot climates without active cooling typically fade faster.
Thermal behaviour
Manganese spinel is more thermally stable than nickel-rich cathodes, but blended LMO-NMC pouch cells still vent flammable gas when abused, and older packs may have weaker protection electronics.
Handling LMO Pouch
Collecting a Mahindra Treo Auto pack
7.37 kWh, 4 modules, about 60 kg — this is how the Changsari, Assam team plans the job.
Removal
Packs are removed from the under-seat or rear bay; high-cycle fleet packs are checked for water ingress first.
Packaging
Packs are palletised in small groups inside UN-rated boxes, with dividers between units.
Consolidation
Fleet depots and dealer service points are scheduled as recurring milk runs rather than one-off pickups.
Before the truck arrives
- Check for corrosion and water ingress in the pack bay
- Flag any aftermarket or repaired packs on the manifest
- Tape terminals and remove quick-connect plugs
- Group packs by chemistry before collection
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
0.52 kg
nickel
1.11 kg
cobalt
0.16 kg
manganese
3.24 kg
copper
2.04 kg
aluminium
2.29 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.
Mahindra Treo Auto in Changsari, Assam: common questions
Can I drop off a Mahindra Treo Auto battery at Changsari, Assam?
Yes, by appointment. Guwahati — Changsari North-East Yard accepts whole Mahindra Treo Auto packs; book a collection or a drop-off slot so the site can prepare packaging and paperwork.
What happens to Mahindra Treo Auto 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 Mahindra Treo Auto pack be prepared for pickup?
Check for corrosion and water ingress in the pack bay. Flag any aftermarket or repaired packs on the manifest. Tape terminals and remove quick-connect plugs. Group packs by chemistry before collection.
Which rules apply to Mahindra Treo Auto 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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Retiring Mahindra Treo Auto 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.