Tata Punch EV battery recycling in Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab receives graded Tata Punch EV modules that passed as grade A or B and rebuilds them into warrantied stationary storage.
Pack value at 80% SOH
1,121 USD
Hybrid Split
Second-life share
56%
At 80% SOH
Site capacity
7,500 TPA
Second-Life BESS Works
Cities served
0
From Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Where a Tata Punch EV pack goes from Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
- 1
Collected via Narela, Delhi
Whole packs enter the network at Delhi — Narela Collection Yard, 257 km away, where they are weighed and de-energised.
- 2
Graded at Gurugram, Haryana
Modules travel 298 km to NCR — Gurugram Collection & Grading Hub for capacity, resistance and impedance testing across all 12 modules.
- 3
Second-life build at Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Grade A and B modules — about 56% of a pack at 80% SOH — are matched and rebuilt into storage systems on site.
- 4
Refined at Haldia, West Bengal
Remaining modules are shredded to black mass and refined at Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works, 1,564 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest intake yard | Delhi — Narela Collection Yard | 257 km |
| Nearest grading bench | NCR — Gurugram Collection & Grading Hub | 298 km |
| Nearest refinery | Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works | 1,564 km |
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Inside the Tata Punch EV battery
The Tata Punch EV (2024) carries a 35 kWh LFP Prismatic (LiFePO4) pack with 12 modules at 330 V, weighing roughly 259 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 | 96.1% | A — BESS ready | USD 1,834 |
| Year 4 | 93% | A — BESS ready | USD 1,776 |
| Year 6 | 89.9% | A — BESS ready | USD 1,718 |
| Year 8 | 86.8% | A — BESS ready | USD 1,660 |
| Year 10 | 83.7% | B — Second life | USD 1,411 |
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 Tata Punch EV pack
35 kWh, 12 modules, about 259 kg — this is how the Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab 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
Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab site notes
- Only graded modules are accepted.
- Each module must include its grade report.
- Delivery of finished systems is scheduled with the customer.
- Site inspections are available by appointment.
What this pack yields
lithium
2.6 kg
nickel
0 kg
cobalt
0 kg
manganese
0 kg
copper
7.85 kg
aluminium
9.37 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 works operates under Punjab Pollution Control Board consent and builds systems to applicable Indian electrical and safety requirements, with module traceability maintained from source pack to finished unit.
Tata Punch EV in Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab: common questions
Can I drop off a Tata Punch EV battery at Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab?
Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab is a second-life bess works and does not accept whole packs from customers. Book a collection and the pack enters the network at Narela, Delhi, 257 km away.
What happens to Tata Punch EV modules after Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab?
Collected via Narela, Delhi, then Graded at Gurugram, Haryana, then Second-life build at Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, 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 Tata Punch EV 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 Tata Punch EV 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 Tata Punch EV packs near Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab?
Share pack counts and condition. The despatch desk confirms a collection window within one working day and sends the right packaging.