Piaggio Ape E-City battery recycling & second-life value
The 8 kWh prismatic hard case pack carries 4 serviceable modules at 60 V nominal. Excellent — long calendar life makes LFP the preferred feedstock for stationary BESS repurposing.
Pack energy
8.0 kWh
Pack mass
59.2 kg
Estimated
Value at 80% SOH
256 USD
Hybrid Split
CO2 avoided
358 kg
Versus virgin material
State of health decay & residual value
| Service year | Modelled SOH | Grade | Residual value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 96.8% | A — BESS ready | $422 |
| Year 4 | 93.7% | A — BESS ready | $409 |
| Year 6 | 90.6% | A — BESS ready | $396 |
| Year 8 | 87.5% | A — BESS ready | $383 |
| Year 10 | 84.4% | B — Second life | $336 |
Estimated metal recovery per pack
lithium
0.59 kg
nickel
0 kg
cobalt
0 kg
manganese
0 kg
copper
1.79 kg
aluminium
2.14 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 Piaggio Ape E-City pack
What our crews plan for before a collection, and what we ask your team to prepare.
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.
Preparation checklist
- 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
Sites that handle the Piaggio Ape E-City
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
Piaggio Ape E-City battery recycling: common questions
How much is a used Piaggio Ape E-City battery worth?
At 80% state of health our model values the 8 kWh pack near USD 256 via hybrid split. The table above shows how that changes with age.
Where can I recycle a Piaggio Ape E-City battery?
8 sites take Piaggio Ape E-City packs directly, including Chakan, Maharashtra, Sanand, Gujarat, Taloja, Maharashtra. We can also collect from your site.
Is the Piaggio Ape E-City 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 Piaggio Ape E-City pack removed and shipped?
Packs are removed from the under-seat or rear bay; high-cycle fleet packs are checked for water ingress first. Packs are palletised in small groups inside UN-rated boxes, with dividers between units.
Other LFP Prismatic packs
Retiring Piaggio Ape E-City packs?
Send pack counts and approximate state of health. You get a graded value split and a collection window within 48 hours.