Tesla Model 3 Standard (LFP) battery recycling in Dallas, Texas
Dallas — Texas Reverse Logistics Yard takes whole Tesla Model 3 Standard (LFP) packs straight from fleets, dealers and workshops. Packs are weighed, de-energised and logged here before modules move on for grading or refining.
Pack value at 80% SOH
1,922 USD
Hybrid Split
Second-life share
56%
At 80% SOH
Site capacity
19,000 TPA
Reverse Logistics Yard
Cities served
0
From Dallas, Texas
Where a Tesla Model 3 Standard (LFP) pack goes from Dallas, Texas
- 1
Intake at Dallas, Texas
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.
- 2
Graded at Atlanta, Georgia
Modules travel 1,158 km to Atlanta — Georgia Grading Centre for capacity, resistance and impedance testing across all 4 modules.
- 3
Second life at Gothenburg, Sweden
At 80% SOH about 56% of the pack qualifies for reuse and goes to Gothenburg — Nordic Second-Life Campus (7,978 km). Excellent — long calendar life makes LFP the preferred feedstock for stationary BESS repurposing.
- 4
Refined at Reno, Nevada
Remaining modules are shredded to black mass and refined at Reno — Nevada Hydrometallurgy Refinery, 2,190 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest grading bench | Atlanta — Georgia Grading Centre | 1,158 km |
| Nearest second-life works | Gothenburg — Nordic Second-Life Campus | 7,978 km |
| Nearest refinery | Reno — Nevada Hydrometallurgy Refinery | 2,190 km |
Inside the Tesla Model 3 Standard (LFP) battery
The Tesla Model 3 Standard (LFP) (2021) carries a 60 kWh LFP Prismatic (LiFePO4) pack with 4 modules at 355 V, weighing roughly 444 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 | 95.5% | A — BESS ready | USD 3,125 |
| Year 4 | 92.4% | A — BESS ready | USD 3,026 |
| Year 6 | 89.3% | A — BESS ready | USD 2,927 |
| Year 8 | 86.2% | A — BESS ready | USD 2,784 |
| Year 10 | 83.1% | B — Second life | USD 2,334 |
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 Tesla Model 3 Standard (LFP) pack
60 kWh, 4 modules, about 444 kg — this is how the Dallas, Texas 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
Dallas, Texas site notes
- Summer pickups are scheduled to minimise the time packs spend in hot trailers.
- Declare state of charge; high-SOC packs are discharged before they are forwarded.
- Fleet operators can set up recurring depot collections.
- Damaged units are isolated in dedicated containment on arrival.
What this pack yields
lithium
4.45 kg
nickel
0 kg
cobalt
0 kg
manganese
0 kg
copper
13.46 kg
aluminium
16.06 kg
Refining-route estimate at 80% SOH. Measured module health on the bench sets the final split.
Rules in United States
EPA universal waste rules, DOT hazardous materials regulations and state programmes
Regulator: EPA, DOT PHMSA and state environmental agencies
The yard operates under Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requirements for storing and handling waste batteries, applying the US EPA universal waste framework where applicable. Transport follows US DOT hazardous materials regulations.
Tesla Model 3 Standard (LFP) in Dallas, Texas: common questions
Can I drop off a Tesla Model 3 Standard (LFP) battery at Dallas, Texas?
Yes, by appointment. Dallas — Texas Reverse Logistics Yard accepts whole Tesla Model 3 Standard (LFP) packs; book a collection or a drop-off slot so the site can prepare packaging and paperwork.
What happens to Tesla Model 3 Standard (LFP) modules after Dallas, Texas?
Intake at Dallas, Texas, 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 Tesla Model 3 Standard (LFP) 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 Tesla Model 3 Standard (LFP) recycling in United States?
EPA universal waste rules, DOT hazardous materials regulations and state programmes, overseen by EPA, DOT PHMSA and state environmental agencies. Shipments follow DOT PHMSA 49 CFR requirements, with damaged or defective batteries under stricter special permits and packaging.
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Retiring Tesla Model 3 Standard (LFP) packs near Dallas, Texas?
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