Renault Zoe R135 battery recycling in Khordha, Odisha
The Renault Zoe R135 is not sold in India, so packs reach Khordha, Odisha through importers, research and test fleets or cross-border consolidation. They are accepted as whole packs, with extra checks on documentation and transboundary paperwork.
Pack value at 80% SOH
2,437 USD
Hybrid Split
Second-life share
47%
At 80% SOH
Site capacity
6,500 TPA
Reverse Logistics Yard
Cities served
0
From Khordha, Odisha
Where a Renault Zoe R135 pack goes from Khordha, Odisha
- 1
Intake at Khordha, Odisha
One pack per UN-rated pallet box, strapped and restrained, with terminals capped and coolant ports sealed. Each pack is weighed, photographed and discharged below 30% state of charge.
- 2
Graded at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh
Modules travel 1,064 km to Indore — Pithampur Grading Plant for capacity, resistance and impedance testing across all 12 modules.
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Second life at Butibori, Maharashtra
At 80% SOH about 47% of the pack qualifies for reuse and goes to Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works (700 km). Good — grade-A modules above 80% SOH qualify for commercial-scale BESS strings.
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Refined at Haldia, West Bengal
Remaining modules are shredded to black mass and refined at Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works, 331 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest grading bench | Indore — Pithampur Grading Plant | 1,064 km |
| Nearest second-life works | Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works | 700 km |
| Nearest refinery | Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works | 331 km |
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Inside the Renault Zoe R135 battery
The Renault Zoe R135 (2019) carries a 52 kWh NMC 811 Cylindrical 2170 pack with 12 modules at 400 V, weighing roughly 291 kg. High-nickel cylindrical cells with the strongest hydrometallurgical recovery credit per tonne of black mass.
| Service year | SOH | Grade | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 94.7% | A — BESS ready | USD 3,256 |
| Year 4 | 90.4% | A — BESS ready | USD 3,127 |
| Year 6 | 86.1% | A — BESS ready | USD 2,966 |
| Year 8 | 81.8% | B — Second life | USD 2,579 |
| Year 10 | 77.5% | B — Second life | USD 2,260 |
What the chemistry means here
How it ages
NMC 811 loses capacity through a mix of SEI growth, cathode surface reconstruction and micro-cracking of nickel-rich particles. Resistance climbs faster than in LFP, which matters as much as capacity for second-life duty.
Thermal behaviour
High-nickel NMC cathodes release oxygen as they decompose, so once runaway starts it is fast and energetic. Cylindrical 2170 cells vent through a designed rupture point, which helps, but cell-to-cell propagation inside a tightly packed module is the main hazard.
Handling NMC 811 (2170)
Collecting a Renault Zoe R135 pack
52 kWh, 12 modules, about 291 kg — this is how the Khordha, Odisha team plans the job.
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.
Before the truck arrives
- 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
Khordha, Odisha site notes
- Small volumes are grouped into scheduled consolidated runs.
- Declare battery type and quantity when booking.
- Pack batteries so they cannot move during transit.
- Damaged units are isolated immediately on arrival.
What this pack yields
lithium
2.96 kg
nickel
19.1 kg
cobalt
2.37 kg
manganese
2.2 kg
copper
9.47 kg
aluminium
7.95 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 yard operates under Odisha Pollution Control Board consent within an IDCO industrial estate, and supports producers' obligations under the Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 by keeping unit-level custody records.
Renault Zoe R135 in Khordha, Odisha: common questions
Can I drop off a Renault Zoe R135 battery at Khordha, Odisha?
Yes, by appointment. Bhubaneswar — Khordha Collection Yard accepts whole Renault Zoe R135 packs; book a collection or a drop-off slot so the site can prepare packaging and paperwork.
What happens to Renault Zoe R135 modules after Khordha, Odisha?
Intake at Khordha, Odisha, then Graded at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, then Second life at Butibori, Maharashtra, then Refined at Haldia, West Bengal. At 80% SOH roughly 47% of the pack goes to second life and the rest is refined.
How should a Renault Zoe R135 pack be prepared for pickup?
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.
Which rules apply to Renault Zoe R135 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.
Renault Zoe R135 at other sites
Retiring Renault Zoe R135 packs near Khordha, Odisha?
Share pack counts and condition. The despatch desk confirms a collection window within one working day and sends the right packaging.