Rivian R1T Large Pack battery recycling & second-life value
The 135 kWh cylindrical 21700 pack carries 9 serviceable modules at 400 V nominal. Good — grade-A modules above 80% SOH qualify for commercial-scale BESS strings.
Pack energy
135.0 kWh
Pack mass
756.0 kg
Estimated
Value at 80% SOH
6,328 USD
Hybrid Split
CO2 avoided
4,236 kg
Versus virgin material
State of health decay & residual value
| Service year | Modelled SOH | Grade | Residual value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 94.6% | A — BESS ready | $8,445 |
| Year 4 | 90.3% | A — BESS ready | $8,109 |
| Year 6 | 86% | A — BESS ready | $7,674 |
| Year 8 | 81.7% | B — Second life | $6,675 |
| Year 10 | 77.4% | B — Second life | $5,850 |
Estimated metal recovery per pack
lithium
7.68 kg
nickel
49.6 kg
cobalt
6.14 kg
manganese
5.71 kg
copper
24.58 kg
aluminium
20.63 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 Rivian R1T Large Pack pack
What our crews plan for before a collection, and what we ask your team to prepare.
Removal
Large packs are removed at the depot with a forklift-rated battery table and the vehicle isolated under lock-out tag-out.
Packaging
Each pack travels in a rated crate or on a restrained pallet, with coolant drained and ports sealed.
Consolidation
Depot retirements are batched against the fleet replacement schedule so collections line up with vehicle swaps.
Preparation checklist
- Share telematics SOH history if it is available
- Confirm forklift access and dock height at the depot
- Isolate high-voltage systems under lock-out tag-out
- Declare any pack involved in a collision
Sites that handle the Rivian R1T Large Pack
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
Rivian R1T Large Pack battery recycling: common questions
How much is a used Rivian R1T Large Pack battery worth?
At 80% state of health our model values the 135 kWh pack near USD 6,328 via hybrid split. The table above shows how that changes with age.
Where can I recycle a Rivian R1T Large Pack battery?
7 sites take Rivian R1T Large Pack packs directly, including Detroit, Michigan, Dallas, Texas, Toronto, Ontario. We can also collect from your site.
Is the Rivian R1T Large Pack 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 Rivian R1T Large Pack pack removed and shipped?
Large packs are removed at the depot with a forklift-rated battery table and the vehicle isolated under lock-out tag-out. Each pack travels in a rated crate or on a restrained pallet, with coolant drained and ports sealed.
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Retiring Rivian R1T Large Pack packs?
Send pack counts and approximate state of health. You get a graded value split and a collection window within 48 hours.