MG Comet EV battery recycling in Butibori, Maharashtra
Butibori, Maharashtra receives graded MG Comet EV modules that passed as grade A or B and rebuilds them into warrantied stationary storage.
Pack value at 80% SOH
554 USD
Hybrid Split
Second-life share
56%
At 80% SOH
Site capacity
9,500 TPA
Second-Life BESS Works
Cities served
0
From Butibori, Maharashtra
Where a MG Comet EV pack goes from Butibori, Maharashtra
- 1
Collected via Zaheerabad, Telangana
Whole packs enter the network at Hyderabad — Zaheerabad Recovery Campus, 387 km away, where they are weighed and de-energised.
- 2
Graded at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh
Modules travel 385 km to Indore — Pithampur Grading Plant for capacity, resistance and impedance testing across all 6 modules.
- 3
Second-life build at Butibori, Maharashtra
Grade A and B modules — about 56% of a pack at 80% SOH — are matched and rebuilt into storage systems on site.
- 4
Refined at Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh
Remaining modules are shredded to black mass and refined at Visakhapatnam — Atchutapuram Refinery, 558 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest intake yard | Hyderabad — Zaheerabad Recovery Campus | 387 km |
| Nearest grading bench | Indore — Pithampur Grading Plant | 385 km |
| Nearest refinery | Visakhapatnam — Atchutapuram Refinery | 558 km |
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Inside the MG Comet EV battery
The MG Comet EV (2023) carries a 17.3 kWh LFP Prismatic (LiFePO4) pack with 6 modules at 280 V, weighing roughly 128 kg. Cobalt-free prismatic chemistry dominant in Indian passenger EVs and commercial fleets. Low black mass value, exceptional second-life economics.
| Service year | SOH | Grade | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 96.3% | A — BESS ready | USD 908 |
| Year 4 | 93.2% | A — BESS ready | USD 880 |
| Year 6 | 90.1% | A — BESS ready | USD 851 |
| Year 8 | 87% | A — BESS ready | USD 823 |
| Year 10 | 83.9% | B — Second life | USD 706 |
What the chemistry means here
How it ages
LFP fades slowly and fairly linearly for most of its life. Capacity loss is driven mainly by lithium inventory being locked up in the SEI layer on the graphite anode, while the cathode structure stays largely intact.
Thermal behaviour
LFP's olivine cathode holds its oxygen tightly, so thermal runaway typically starts at higher temperatures than nickel-rich cells and releases noticeably less heat. It is not inert: a failing LFP cell still vents flammable electrolyte vapour and hydrogen, and large prismatic cans store a lot of energy in one place.
Handling LFP Prismatic
Collecting a MG Comet EV pack
17.3 kWh, 6 modules, about 128 kg — this is how the Butibori, Maharashtra 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
Butibori, Maharashtra site notes
- Whole packs are not accepted; modules must arrive already graded.
- Each module needs its grade report and serial number.
- Finished units are dispatched on scheduled delivery runs agreed with the buyer.
- Buyers can inspect systems before dispatch by appointment.
What this pack yields
lithium
1.28 kg
nickel
0 kg
cobalt
0 kg
manganese
0 kg
copper
3.88 kg
aluminium
4.63 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 works operates under Maharashtra Pollution Control Board consent. Repurposed storage systems are built to applicable Indian electrical and safety requirements, and the provenance of every module is recorded so each system can be traced back to its source packs.
MG Comet EV in Butibori, Maharashtra: common questions
Can I drop off a MG Comet EV battery at Butibori, Maharashtra?
Butibori, Maharashtra is a second-life bess works and does not accept whole packs from customers. Book a collection and the pack enters the network at Zaheerabad, Telangana, 387 km away.
What happens to MG Comet EV modules after Butibori, Maharashtra?
Collected via Zaheerabad, Telangana, then Graded at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, then Second-life build at Butibori, Maharashtra, then Refined at Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh. At 80% SOH roughly 56% of the pack goes to second life and the rest is refined.
How should a MG Comet EV 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 MG Comet EV 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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