Nissan Leaf ZE1 battery recycling & second-life value
The 40 kWh laminated pouch pack carries 24 serviceable modules at 350 V nominal. Limited — accelerated manganese dissolution caps second-life warranty terms at 36 months.
Pack energy
40.0 kWh
Pack mass
324.0 kg
Estimated
Value at 80% SOH
1,167 USD
Hybrid Split
CO2 avoided
1,815 kg
Versus virgin material
State of health decay & residual value
| Service year | Modelled SOH | Grade | Residual value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 95.4% | A — BESS ready | $1,450 |
| Year 4 | 91.1% | A — BESS ready | $1,394 |
| Year 6 | 86.8% | A — BESS ready | $1,339 |
| Year 8 | 82.5% | B — Second life | $1,223 |
| Year 10 | 78.2% | B — Second life | $1,132 |
Estimated metal recovery per pack
lithium
2.82 kg
nickel
6.02 kg
cobalt
0.85 kg
manganese
17.59 kg
copper
11.1 kg
aluminium
12.41 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
- • R2v3 certificate of recycling
- • LME-indexed payable on contained nickel, cobalt and lithium
- • Second-life revenue share above 80% measured SOH
- • Net 30 settlement from grading sign-off
Removing and shipping a Nissan Leaf ZE1 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 Nissan Leaf ZE1
7 sites take this pack directly from customers; every other facility plays a grading, second-life or refining role.
Grading, second-life and refining sites
Nissan Leaf ZE1 battery recycling: common questions
How much is a used Nissan Leaf ZE1 battery worth?
At 80% state of health our model values the 40 kWh pack near USD 1,167 via hybrid split. The table above shows how that changes with age.
Where can I recycle a Nissan Leaf ZE1 battery?
7 sites take Nissan Leaf ZE1 packs directly, including Detroit, Michigan, Dallas, Texas, Toronto, Ontario. We can also collect from your site.
Is the Nissan Leaf ZE1 pack suitable for second life?
Limited — accelerated manganese dissolution caps second-life warranty terms at 36 months. Module-level testing decides the final split.
How is a Nissan Leaf ZE1 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 LMO Pouch packs
Retiring Nissan Leaf ZE1 packs?
Send pack counts and approximate state of health. You get a graded value split and a collection window within 48 hours.