Olectra K9 Electric Bus battery recycling in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh
Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh is a diagnostics site: Olectra K9 Electric Bus packs arrive here from intake yards for module-level capacity, resistance and impedance testing, which decides reuse or refining.
Pack value at 80% SOH
10,377 USD
Hybrid Split
Second-life share
56%
At 80% SOH
Site capacity
11,000 TPA
Cell Grading & Diagnostics
Cities served
0
From Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh
Where a Olectra K9 Electric Bus pack goes from Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh
- 1
Collected via Sanand, Gujarat
Whole packs enter the network at Gujarat — Sanand Reverse Logistics Yard, 341 km away, where they are weighed and de-energised.
- 2
Module grading at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh
All 22 modules are tested for capacity, DC resistance and impedance, then assigned grade A to D.
- 3
Second life at Butibori, Maharashtra
At 80% SOH about 56% of the pack qualifies for reuse and goes to Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works (385 km). Excellent — long calendar life makes LFP the preferred feedstock for stationary BESS repurposing.
- 4
Refined at Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh
Remaining modules are shredded to black mass and refined at Visakhapatnam — Atchutapuram Refinery, 938 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest intake yard | Gujarat — Sanand Reverse Logistics Yard | 341 km |
| Nearest second-life works | Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works | 385 km |
| Nearest refinery | Visakhapatnam — Atchutapuram Refinery | 938 km |
Faster option
Inside the Olectra K9 Electric Bus battery
The Olectra K9 Electric Bus (2021) carries a 324 kWh LFP Prismatic (LiFePO4) pack with 22 modules at 620 V, weighing roughly 2398 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 | 95.5% | A — BESS ready | USD 16,875 |
| Year 4 | 92.4% | A — BESS ready | USD 16,339 |
| Year 6 | 89.3% | A — BESS ready | USD 15,803 |
| Year 8 | 86.2% | A — BESS ready | USD 15,034 |
| Year 10 | 83.1% | B — Second life | USD 12,605 |
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 Olectra K9 Electric Bus pack
324 kWh, 22 modules, about 2398 kg — this is how the Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh team plans the job.
Removal
Roof- or floor-mounted packs are lifted by crane or gantry with the OEM lifting frame, one string at a time.
Packaging
Packs travel as individual heavy crates on flatbed or curtain-side trailers with load restraint rated for the mass.
Consolidation
Bus packs are collected per depot and per retirement window, usually a full trailer per visit.
Before the truck arrives
- Confirm crane or gantry access and lifting frame availability
- Isolate each pack string and record its voltage
- Share pack-string serials against the bus fleet number
- Plan collection around depot operating hours
Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh site notes
- Book large commercial packs in advance so bench space and handling equipment are free.
- Tell us module formats at booking so matching fixtures are prepared.
- Suppliers in the Pithampur cluster can arrange regular pickups.
- Damaged units need a separate declaration and are handled in isolation.
What this pack yields
lithium
24.03 kg
nickel
0 kg
cobalt
0 kg
manganese
0 kg
copper
72.67 kg
aluminium
86.74 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 plant operates under Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board consent and handles battery waste within the Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 framework, passing custody records on to the recycler that issues EPR evidence.
Olectra K9 Electric Bus in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh: common questions
Can I drop off a Olectra K9 Electric Bus battery at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh?
Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh is a cell grading & diagnostics and does not accept whole packs from customers. Book a collection and the pack enters the network at Sanand, Gujarat, 341 km away.
What happens to Olectra K9 Electric Bus modules after Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh?
Collected via Sanand, Gujarat, then Module grading at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, then Second life 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 Olectra K9 Electric Bus pack be prepared for pickup?
Confirm crane or gantry access and lifting frame availability. Isolate each pack string and record its voltage. Share pack-string serials against the bus fleet number. Plan collection around depot operating hours.
Which rules apply to Olectra K9 Electric Bus 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.
Olectra K9 Electric Bus at other sites
Other bus packs at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh
Retiring Olectra K9 Electric Bus packs near Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh?
Share pack counts and condition. The despatch desk confirms a collection window within one working day and sends the right packaging.