Tata Tiago EV battery recycling in Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh
Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh does not take whole packs. It receives black mass made from Tata Tiago EV modules that failed grading, and turns it into battery-grade salts.
Pack value at 80% SOH
769 USD
Hybrid Split
Second-life share
56%
At 80% SOH
Site capacity
13,000 TPA
Hydrometallurgical Refinery
Cities served
0
From Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh
Where a Tata Tiago EV pack goes from Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh
- 1
Collected via Khordha, Odisha
Whole packs enter the network at Bhubaneswar — Khordha Collection Yard, 411 km away, where they are weighed and de-energised.
- 2
Graded at Hosur, Tamil Nadu
Modules travel 761 km to Bengaluru — Hosur Diagnostics Centre for capacity, resistance and impedance testing across all 10 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 (558 km). Excellent — long calendar life makes LFP the preferred feedstock for stationary BESS repurposing.
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Refining at Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh
Black mass from failed modules is leached and refined here into battery-grade lithium salts.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest intake yard | Bhubaneswar — Khordha Collection Yard | 411 km |
| Nearest grading bench | Bengaluru — Hosur Diagnostics Centre | 761 km |
| Nearest second-life works | Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works | 558 km |
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Inside the Tata Tiago EV battery
The Tata Tiago EV (2023) carries a 24 kWh LFP Prismatic (LiFePO4) pack with 10 modules at 300 V, weighing roughly 178 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 1,253 |
| Year 4 | 92.6% | A — BESS ready | USD 1,213 |
| Year 6 | 89.5% | A — BESS ready | USD 1,173 |
| Year 8 | 86.4% | A — BESS ready | USD 1,126 |
| Year 10 | 83.3% | B — Second life | USD 945 |
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 Tiago EV pack
24 kWh, 10 modules, about 178 kg — this is how the Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh 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
Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh site notes
- Only black mass and cathode scrap are accepted at this site.
- Bulk bags must be sealed, labelled and accompanied by declared chemistry.
- Port-linked consignments need documentation before arrival.
- Sampling at intake determines settlement; results are shared with the consignor.
What this pack yields
lithium
1.78 kg
nickel
0 kg
cobalt
0 kg
manganese
0 kg
copper
5.38 kg
aluminium
6.43 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 refinery operates under Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board consent, with conditions covering effluent treatment, air emissions and hazardous chemical storage. As a registered recycler it generates recovery evidence for producers under the Battery Waste Management Rules 2022, and port-linked movements follow customs and applicable waste-shipment controls.
Tata Tiago EV in Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh: common questions
Can I drop off a Tata Tiago EV battery at Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh?
Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh is a hydrometallurgical refinery and does not accept whole packs from customers. Book a collection and the pack enters the network at Khordha, Odisha, 411 km away.
What happens to Tata Tiago EV modules after Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh?
Collected via Khordha, Odisha, then Graded at Hosur, Tamil Nadu, then Second life at Butibori, Maharashtra, then Refining at Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh. At 80% SOH roughly 56% of the pack goes to second life and the rest is refined.
How should a Tata Tiago 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 Tiago 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.
Tata Tiago EV at other sites
Other passenger packs at Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh
Retiring Tata Tiago EV packs near Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh?
Share pack counts and condition. The despatch desk confirms a collection window within one working day and sends the right packaging.