Mahindra Treo Auto battery recycling in Reno, Nevada
Reno, Nevada does not take whole packs. It receives black mass made from Mahindra Treo Auto modules that failed grading, and turns it into battery-grade salts.
Pack value at 80% SOH
215 USD
Hybrid Split
Second-life share
47%
At 80% SOH
Site capacity
45,000 TPA
Hydrometallurgical Refinery
Cities served
7
From Reno, Nevada
Where a Mahindra Treo Auto pack goes from Reno, Nevada
- 1
Collected via Dallas, Texas
Whole packs enter the network at Dallas — Texas Reverse Logistics Yard, 2,190 km away, where they are weighed and de-energised.
- 2
Graded at Fremont, California
Modules travel 291 km to Fremont — California Diagnostics Works for capacity, resistance and impedance testing across all 4 modules.
- 3
Second life at Gothenburg, Sweden
At 80% SOH about 47% of the pack qualifies for reuse and goes to Gothenburg — Nordic Second-Life Campus (8,309 km). Limited — accelerated manganese dissolution caps second-life warranty terms at 36 months.
- 4
Refining at Reno, Nevada
Black mass from failed modules is leached and refined here into battery-grade nickel, cobalt and lithium salts.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest intake yard | Dallas — Texas Reverse Logistics Yard | 2,190 km |
| Nearest grading bench | Fremont — California Diagnostics Works | 291 km |
| Nearest second-life works | Gothenburg — Nordic Second-Life Campus | 8,309 km |
Faster option
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 Reno, Nevada 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
Reno, Nevada site notes
- Only black mass and cell or cathode scrap are accepted at this site.
- Bulk bags must be sealed, labelled and accompanied by chemistry declarations.
- Deliveries are booked into fixed dock windows at the industrial centre.
- Settlement follows sampling and assay at intake, with results shared with the consignor.
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 United States
EPA universal waste rules, DOT hazardous materials regulations and state programmes
Regulator: EPA, DOT PHMSA and state environmental agencies
The refinery is permitted through the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, with conditions on air emissions, water use and hazardous materials. Inbound feed is managed under the applicable US EPA hazardous or universal waste rules, and shipments follow US DOT hazardous materials regulations.
Mahindra Treo Auto in Reno, Nevada: common questions
Can I drop off a Mahindra Treo Auto battery at Reno, Nevada?
Reno, Nevada is a hydrometallurgical refinery and does not accept whole packs from customers. Book a collection and the pack enters the network at Dallas, Texas, 2,190 km away.
What happens to Mahindra Treo Auto modules after Reno, Nevada?
Collected via Dallas, Texas, then Graded at Fremont, California, then Second life at Gothenburg, Sweden, then Refining at Reno, Nevada. 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 United States?
EPA universal waste rules, DOT hazardous materials regulations and state programmes, overseen by EPA, DOT PHMSA and state environmental agencies. Shipments follow DOT PHMSA 49 CFR requirements, with damaged or defective batteries under stricter special permits and packaging.
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Retiring Mahindra Treo Auto packs near Reno, Nevada?
Share pack counts and condition. The despatch desk confirms a collection window within one working day and sends the right packaging.