Tata Ace EV battery recycling & second-life value
The 21.3 kWh prismatic hard case pack carries 8 serviceable modules at 300 V nominal. Excellent — long calendar life makes LFP the preferred feedstock for stationary BESS repurposing.
Pack energy
21.3 kWh
Pack mass
157.6 kg
Estimated
Value at 80% SOH
682 USD
Hybrid Split
CO2 avoided
953 kg
Versus virgin material
State of health decay & residual value
| Service year | Modelled SOH | Grade | Residual value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 95.6% | A — BESS ready | $1,111 |
| Year 4 | 92.5% | A — BESS ready | $1,075 |
| Year 6 | 89.4% | A — BESS ready | $1,040 |
| Year 8 | 86.3% | A — BESS ready | $994 |
| Year 10 | 83.2% | B — Second life | $834 |
Estimated metal recovery per pack
lithium
1.58 kg
nickel
0 kg
cobalt
0 kg
manganese
0 kg
copper
4.78 kg
aluminium
5.7 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
- • CPCB EPR certificate per consignment
- • LME-indexed payable on contained nickel, cobalt and lithium
- • Second-life revenue share above 75% measured SOH
- • Net 30 settlement from grading sign-off
Removing and shipping a Tata Ace EV 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 Tata Ace EV
8 sites take this pack directly from customers; every other facility plays a grading, second-life or refining role.
Grading, second-life and refining sites
Tata Ace EV battery recycling: common questions
How much is a used Tata Ace EV battery worth?
At 80% state of health our model values the 21.3 kWh pack near USD 682 via hybrid split. The table above shows how that changes with age.
Where can I recycle a Tata Ace EV battery?
8 sites take Tata Ace EV packs directly, including Chakan, Maharashtra, Sanand, Gujarat, Taloja, Maharashtra. We can also collect from your site.
Is the Tata Ace EV pack suitable for second life?
Excellent — long calendar life makes LFP the preferred feedstock for stationary BESS repurposing. Module-level testing decides the final split.
How is a Tata Ace EV 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.
Other LFP Prismatic packs
Retiring Tata Ace EV packs?
Send pack counts and approximate state of health. You get a graded value split and a collection window within 48 hours.