Tata Tigor EV battery recycling in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
The Tata Tigor EV is not sold in this market, so packs reach Monterrey, Nuevo Leon 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
833 USD
Hybrid Split
Second-life share
56%
At 80% SOH
Site capacity
15,000 TPA
Reverse Logistics Yard
Cities served
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From Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
Where a Tata Tigor EV pack goes from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
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Intake at Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
One pack per UN-rated pallet box, strapped and restrained, with terminals capped and coolant ports sealed. Each pack is weighed, photographed and discharged below 30% state of charge.
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Graded at Atlanta, Georgia
Modules travel 1,777 km to Atlanta — Georgia Grading Centre for capacity, resistance and impedance testing across all 10 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 (8,829 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, 2,378 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest grading bench | Atlanta — Georgia Grading Centre | 1,777 km |
| Nearest second-life works | Gothenburg — Nordic Second-Life Campus | 8,829 km |
| Nearest refinery | Reno — Nevada Hydrometallurgy Refinery | 2,378 km |
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Inside the Tata Tigor EV battery
The Tata Tigor EV (2021) carries a 26 kWh LFP Prismatic (LiFePO4) pack with 10 modules at 310 V, weighing roughly 192 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 | 95.6% | A — BESS ready | USD 1,356 |
| Year 4 | 92.5% | A — BESS ready | USD 1,313 |
| Year 6 | 89.4% | A — BESS ready | USD 1,270 |
| Year 8 | 86.3% | A — BESS ready | USD 1,213 |
| Year 10 | 83.2% | B — Second life | USD 1,018 |
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 Tigor EV pack
26 kWh, 10 modules, about 192 kg — this is how the Monterrey, Nuevo Leon 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
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon site notes
- Cross-border shipments need permits in place well before collection.
- Plants can set up recurring scrap pickups.
- Declare chemistry and state of charge at booking.
- Damaged units are held in isolated storage.
What this pack yields
lithium
1.93 kg
nickel
0 kg
cobalt
0 kg
manganese
0 kg
copper
5.83 kg
aluminium
6.96 kg
Refining-route estimate at 80% SOH. Measured module health on the bench sets the final split.
Rules in Mexico
General Law for the Prevention and Integral Management of Waste (LGPGIR)
Regulator: SEMARNAT
The yard operates under Mexican federal environmental rules administered by SEMARNAT, together with Nuevo León state requirements. Cross-border shipments need hazardous waste export authorisation and US import notification, and transport follows applicable dangerous-goods rules.
Tata Tigor EV in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon: common questions
Can I drop off a Tata Tigor EV battery at Monterrey, Nuevo Leon?
Yes, by appointment. Monterrey — Nuevo Leon Logistics Yard accepts whole Tata Tigor EV packs; book a collection or a drop-off slot so the site can prepare packaging and paperwork.
What happens to Tata Tigor EV modules after Monterrey, Nuevo Leon?
Intake at Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, 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 Tata Tigor 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 Tigor EV recycling in Mexico?
General Law for the Prevention and Integral Management of Waste (LGPGIR), overseen by SEMARNAT. Hazardous materials transport follows SCT regulations, with lithium-ion batteries classed as Class 9.
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