PMV EaS-E battery recycling & second-life value
The 13.3 kWh prismatic hard case pack carries 6 serviceable modules at 260 V nominal. Excellent — long calendar life makes LFP the preferred feedstock for stationary BESS repurposing.
Pack energy
13.3 kWh
Pack mass
98.4 kg
Estimated
Value at 80% SOH
426 USD
Hybrid Split
CO2 avoided
595 kg
Versus virgin material
State of health decay & residual value
| Service year | Modelled SOH | Grade | Residual value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 95.6% | A — BESS ready | $693 |
| Year 4 | 92.5% | A — BESS ready | $671 |
| Year 6 | 89.4% | A — BESS ready | $649 |
| Year 8 | 86.3% | A — BESS ready | $621 |
| Year 10 | 83.2% | B — Second life | $521 |
Estimated metal recovery per pack
lithium
0.99 kg
nickel
0 kg
cobalt
0 kg
manganese
0 kg
copper
2.98 kg
aluminium
3.56 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 PMV EaS-E 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 PMV EaS-E
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
PMV EaS-E battery recycling: common questions
How much is a used PMV EaS-E battery worth?
At 80% state of health our model values the 13.3 kWh pack near USD 426 via hybrid split. The table above shows how that changes with age.
Where can I recycle a PMV EaS-E battery?
8 sites take PMV EaS-E packs directly, including Chakan, Maharashtra, Sanand, Gujarat, Taloja, Maharashtra. We can also collect from your site.
Is the PMV EaS-E 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 PMV EaS-E 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 PMV EaS-E packs?
Send pack counts and approximate state of health. You get a graded value split and a collection window within 48 hours.