Renault Zoe R135 battery recycling & second-life value
The 52 kWh cylindrical 21700 pack carries 12 serviceable modules at 400 V nominal. Good — grade-A modules above 80% SOH qualify for commercial-scale BESS strings.
Pack energy
52.0 kWh
Pack mass
291.2 kg
Estimated
Value at 80% SOH
2,437 USD
Hybrid Split
CO2 avoided
1,632 kg
Versus virgin material
State of health decay & residual value
| Service year | Modelled SOH | Grade | Residual value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 94.7% | A — BESS ready | $3,256 |
| Year 4 | 90.4% | A — BESS ready | $3,127 |
| Year 6 | 86.1% | A — BESS ready | $2,966 |
| Year 8 | 81.8% | B — Second life | $2,579 |
| Year 10 | 77.5% | B — Second life | $2,260 |
Estimated metal recovery per pack
lithium
2.96 kg
nickel
19.1 kg
cobalt
2.37 kg
manganese
2.2 kg
copper
9.47 kg
aluminium
7.95 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 Renault Zoe R135 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 Renault Zoe R135
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
Renault Zoe R135 battery recycling: common questions
How much is a used Renault Zoe R135 battery worth?
At 80% state of health our model values the 52 kWh pack near USD 2,437 via hybrid split. The table above shows how that changes with age.
Where can I recycle a Renault Zoe R135 battery?
7 sites take Renault Zoe R135 packs directly, including Detroit, Michigan, Dallas, Texas, Toronto, Ontario. We can also collect from your site.
Is the Renault Zoe R135 pack suitable for second life?
Good — grade-A modules above 80% SOH qualify for commercial-scale BESS strings. Module-level testing decides the final split.
How is a Renault Zoe R135 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.
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Retiring Renault Zoe R135 packs?
Send pack counts and approximate state of health. You get a graded value split and a collection window within 48 hours.