Switch Mobility EiV 22 Intercity battery recycling in Changsari, Assam
Guwahati — Changsari North-East Yard takes whole Switch Mobility EiV 22 Intercity packs straight from fleets, dealers and workshops. Packs are weighed, de-energised and logged here before modules move on for grading or refining.
Pack value at 80% SOH
12,811 USD
Hybrid Split
Second-life share
56%
At 80% SOH
Site capacity
5,000 TPA
Reverse Logistics Yard
Cities served
0
From Changsari, Assam
Where a Switch Mobility EiV 22 Intercity pack goes from Changsari, Assam
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Intake at Changsari, Assam
Packs travel as individual heavy crates on flatbed or curtain-side trailers with load restraint rated for the mass. Each pack is weighed, photographed and discharged below 30% state of charge.
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Graded at Gurugram, Haryana
Modules travel 1,463 km to NCR — Gurugram Collection & Grading Hub for capacity, resistance and impedance testing across all 28 modules.
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Second life at Butibori, Maharashtra
At 80% SOH about 56% of the pack qualifies for reuse and goes to Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works (1,425 km). Excellent — long calendar life makes LFP the preferred feedstock for stationary BESS repurposing.
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Refined at Haldia, West Bengal
Remaining modules are shredded to black mass and refined at Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works, 592 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest grading bench | NCR — Gurugram Collection & Grading Hub | 1,463 km |
| Nearest second-life works | Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works | 1,425 km |
| Nearest refinery | Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works | 592 km |
Inside the Switch Mobility EiV 22 Intercity battery
The Switch Mobility EiV 22 Intercity (2023) carries a 400 kWh LFP Prismatic (LiFePO4) pack with 28 modules at 640 V, weighing roughly 2960 kg. Cobalt-free prismatic chemistry dominant in Indian passenger EVs and commercial fleets. Low black mass value, exceptional second-life economics.
| Service year | SOH | Grade | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 95.7% | A — BESS ready | USD 20,876 |
| Year 4 | 92.6% | A — BESS ready | USD 20,214 |
| Year 6 | 89.5% | A — BESS ready | USD 19,553 |
| Year 8 | 86.4% | A — BESS ready | USD 18,763 |
| Year 10 | 83.3% | B — Second life | USD 15,748 |
What the chemistry means here
How it ages
LFP fades slowly and fairly linearly for most of its life. Capacity loss is driven mainly by lithium inventory being locked up in the SEI layer on the graphite anode, while the cathode structure stays largely intact.
Thermal behaviour
LFP's olivine cathode holds its oxygen tightly, so thermal runaway typically starts at higher temperatures than nickel-rich cells and releases noticeably less heat. It is not inert: a failing LFP cell still vents flammable electrolyte vapour and hydrogen, and large prismatic cans store a lot of energy in one place.
Handling LFP Prismatic
Collecting a Switch Mobility EiV 22 Intercity pack
400 kWh, 28 modules, about 2960 kg — this is how the Changsari, Assam team plans the job.
Removal
Roof- or floor-mounted packs are lifted by crane or gantry with the OEM lifting frame, one string at a time.
Packaging
Packs travel as individual heavy crates on flatbed or curtain-side trailers with load restraint rated for the mass.
Consolidation
Bus packs are collected per depot and per retirement window, usually a full trailer per visit.
Before the truck arrives
- Confirm crane or gantry access and lifting frame availability
- Isolate each pack string and record its voltage
- Share pack-string serials against the bus fleet number
- Plan collection around depot operating hours
Changsari, Assam site notes
- Onward transit takes longer than elsewhere because of distance and terrain.
- Batteries are held in monitored storage until a full load is assembled.
- Keep batteries protected from rain and humidity before collection.
- Declare any damage in advance so isolated storage is available.
What this pack yields
lithium
29.67 kg
nickel
0 kg
cobalt
0 kg
manganese
0 kg
copper
89.72 kg
aluminium
107.09 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 Assam's state environmental consent regime and supports the Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 by keeping custody records for every unit collected in the north-east.
Switch Mobility EiV 22 Intercity in Changsari, Assam: common questions
Can I drop off a Switch Mobility EiV 22 Intercity battery at Changsari, Assam?
Yes, by appointment. Guwahati — Changsari North-East Yard accepts whole Switch Mobility EiV 22 Intercity packs; book a collection or a drop-off slot so the site can prepare packaging and paperwork.
What happens to Switch Mobility EiV 22 Intercity modules after Changsari, Assam?
Intake at Changsari, Assam, then Graded at Gurugram, Haryana, then Second life at Butibori, Maharashtra, then Refined at Haldia, West Bengal. At 80% SOH roughly 56% of the pack goes to second life and the rest is refined.
How should a Switch Mobility EiV 22 Intercity pack be prepared for pickup?
Confirm crane or gantry access and lifting frame availability. Isolate each pack string and record its voltage. Share pack-string serials against the bus fleet number. Plan collection around depot operating hours.
Which rules apply to Switch Mobility EiV 22 Intercity 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 Switch Mobility EiV 22 Intercity packs near Changsari, Assam?
Share pack counts and condition. The despatch desk confirms a collection window within one working day and sends the right packaging.