MG Windsor EV battery recycling & second-life value
The 38 kWh prismatic hard case pack carries 12 serviceable modules at 340 V nominal. Excellent — long calendar life makes LFP the preferred feedstock for stationary BESS repurposing.
Pack energy
38.0 kWh
Pack mass
281.2 kg
Estimated
Value at 80% SOH
1,217 USD
Hybrid Split
CO2 avoided
1,700 kg
Versus virgin material
State of health decay & residual value
| Service year | Modelled SOH | Grade | Residual value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 95.9% | A — BESS ready | $1,987 |
| Year 4 | 92.8% | A — BESS ready | $1,924 |
| Year 6 | 89.7% | A — BESS ready | $1,862 |
| Year 8 | 86.6% | A — BESS ready | $1,799 |
| Year 10 | 83.5% | B — Second life | $1,514 |
Estimated metal recovery per pack
lithium
2.82 kg
nickel
0 kg
cobalt
0 kg
manganese
0 kg
copper
8.52 kg
aluminium
10.17 kg
Yields modelled at 80% SOH with hydrometallurgical recovery efficiencies of 91% (lithium) and 98% (nickel, cobalt). Figures are indicative engineering estimates.
Pack specification
Take-back agreement
- • Serial-level intake with VIN reconciliation
- • CPCB EPR certificate per consignment
- • LME-indexed payable on contained nickel, cobalt and lithium
- • Second-life revenue share above 75% measured SOH
- • Net 30 settlement from grading sign-off
Removing and shipping a MG Windsor EV pack
What our crews plan for before a collection, and what we ask your team to prepare.
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.
Preparation checklist
- 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
Sites that handle the MG Windsor EV
8 sites take this pack directly from customers; every other facility plays a grading, second-life or refining role.
Grading, second-life and refining sites
MG Windsor EV battery recycling: common questions
How much is a used MG Windsor EV battery worth?
At 80% state of health our model values the 38 kWh pack near USD 1,217 via hybrid split. The table above shows how that changes with age.
Where can I recycle a MG Windsor EV battery?
8 sites take MG Windsor EV packs directly, including Chakan, Maharashtra, Sanand, Gujarat, Taloja, Maharashtra. We can also collect from your site.
Is the MG Windsor EV pack suitable for second life?
Excellent — long calendar life makes LFP the preferred feedstock for stationary BESS repurposing. Module-level testing decides the final split.
How is a MG Windsor EV pack removed and shipped?
Packs are dropped on a vehicle lift using the OEM procedure and a rated battery table, then isolated at the service disconnect. One pack per UN-rated pallet box, strapped and restrained, with terminals capped and coolant ports sealed.
Other LFP Prismatic packs
Retiring MG Windsor EV packs?
Send pack counts and approximate state of health. You get a graded value split and a collection window within 48 hours.