Renault Zoe R135 battery recycling in Taloja, Maharashtra
The Renault Zoe R135 is not sold in India, so packs reach Taloja, Maharashtra 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
16,000 TPA
Reverse Logistics Yard
Cities served
0
From Taloja, Maharashtra
Where a Renault Zoe R135 pack goes from Taloja, Maharashtra
- 1
Intake at Taloja, Maharashtra
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 475 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 (644 km). Good — grade-A modules above 80% SOH qualify for commercial-scale BESS strings.
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Refined at Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu
Remaining modules are shredded to black mass and refined at Chennai — Sriperumbudur Recovery Campus, 998 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest grading bench | Indore — Pithampur Grading Plant | 475 km |
| Nearest second-life works | Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works | 644 km |
| Nearest refinery | Chennai — Sriperumbudur Recovery Campus | 998 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 Taloja, Maharashtra 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
Taloja, Maharashtra site notes
- City pickups use smaller vehicles; tell us about height limits, basement access or restricted loading hours.
- Damaged packs need a separate declaration and travel in steel containment with vermiculite.
- Port-linked consignments need their documents before the booking date is confirmed.
- During the monsoon, collection windows are reconfirmed the day before to account for flooding and road closures.
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 holds Maharashtra Pollution Control Board consent within Taloja MIDC and follows the estate's fire and hazardous-storage conditions. Material is handled within the Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 framework, and any cross-border movement is subject to customs controls and the applicable waste-shipment requirements.
Renault Zoe R135 in Taloja, Maharashtra: common questions
Can I drop off a Renault Zoe R135 battery at Taloja, Maharashtra?
Yes, by appointment. Mumbai — Taloja Hazmat Consolidation 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 Taloja, Maharashtra?
Intake at Taloja, Maharashtra, then Graded at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, then Second life at Butibori, Maharashtra, then Refined at Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. 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.
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Retiring Renault Zoe R135 packs near Taloja, Maharashtra?
Share pack counts and condition. The despatch desk confirms a collection window within one working day and sends the right packaging.