Tata Xpres-T EV battery recycling & second-life value
The 21.5 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
21.5 kWh
Pack mass
159.1 kg
Estimated
Value at 80% SOH
689 USD
Hybrid Split
CO2 avoided
962 kg
Versus virgin material
State of health decay & residual value
| Service year | Modelled SOH | Grade | Residual value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 96.1% | A — BESS ready | $1,127 |
| Year 4 | 93% | A — BESS ready | $1,091 |
| Year 6 | 89.9% | A — BESS ready | $1,056 |
| Year 8 | 86.8% | A — BESS ready | $1,020 |
| Year 10 | 83.7% | B — Second life | $867 |
Estimated metal recovery per pack
lithium
1.59 kg
nickel
0 kg
cobalt
0 kg
manganese
0 kg
copper
4.82 kg
aluminium
5.76 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 Xpres-T 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 Xpres-T 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 Xpres-T EV battery recycling: common questions
How much is a used Tata Xpres-T EV battery worth?
At 80% state of health our model values the 21.5 kWh pack near USD 689 via hybrid split. The table above shows how that changes with age.
Where can I recycle a Tata Xpres-T EV battery?
8 sites take Tata Xpres-T EV packs directly, including Chakan, Maharashtra, Sanand, Gujarat, Taloja, Maharashtra. We can also collect from your site.
Is the Tata Xpres-T 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 Xpres-T 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 Xpres-T EV packs?
Send pack counts and approximate state of health. You get a graded value split and a collection window within 48 hours.