Switch Mobility EiV 22 Intercity battery recycling in Toronto, Ontario
The Switch Mobility EiV 22 Intercity is not sold in this market, so packs reach Toronto, Ontario 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
12,811 USD
Hybrid Split
Second-life share
56%
At 80% SOH
Site capacity
18,000 TPA
Integrated Recovery Campus
Cities served
2
From Toronto, Ontario
Where a Switch Mobility EiV 22 Intercity pack goes from Toronto, Ontario
- 1
Intake at Toronto, Ontario
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.
- 2
Graded at Atlanta, Georgia
Modules travel 1,183 km to Atlanta — Georgia Grading Centre for capacity, resistance and impedance testing across all 28 modules.
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Second life at Gothenburg, Sweden
At 80% SOH about 56% of the pack qualifies for reuse and goes to Gothenburg — Nordic Second-Life Campus (6,109 km). Excellent — long calendar life makes LFP the preferred feedstock for stationary BESS repurposing.
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Refined at Reno, Nevada
Remaining modules are shredded to black mass and refined at Reno — Nevada Hydrometallurgy Refinery, 3,360 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest grading bench | Atlanta — Georgia Grading Centre | 1,183 km |
| Nearest second-life works | Gothenburg — Nordic Second-Life Campus | 6,109 km |
| Nearest refinery | Reno — Nevada Hydrometallurgy Refinery | 3,360 km |
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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 Toronto, Ontario 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
Toronto, Ontario site notes
- Winter collections include extra time for weather delays.
- Cross-border loads need export and import documents before collection is confirmed.
- Transit authorities can book depot-level collections.
- Damaged packs must be declared before pickup.
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 Canada
Provincial extended producer responsibility regulations
Regulator: Provincial regulators (e.g. RPRA in Ontario) and Transport Canada
The campus operates under approvals from Ontario's Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. Ontario's producer responsibility framework for batteries applies, transport follows the federal Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, and cross-border movements need waste import and export documentation.
Switch Mobility EiV 22 Intercity in Toronto, Ontario: common questions
Can I drop off a Switch Mobility EiV 22 Intercity battery at Toronto, Ontario?
Yes, by appointment. Toronto — Ontario Recovery Campus 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 Toronto, Ontario?
Intake at Toronto, Ontario, then Graded at Atlanta, Georgia, then Second life at Gothenburg, Sweden, then Refined at Reno, Nevada. 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 Canada?
Provincial extended producer responsibility regulations, overseen by Provincial regulators (e.g. RPRA in Ontario) and Transport Canada. Movements follow the Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulations, and cross-border shipments need permits under the Cross-border Movement of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations.
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Retiring Switch Mobility EiV 22 Intercity packs near Toronto, Ontario?
Share pack counts and condition. The despatch desk confirms a collection window within one working day and sends the right packaging.