Tesla Model S Plaid battery recycling in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
The Tesla Model S Plaid is not sold in India, so packs reach Unnao, Uttar Pradesh 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
4,366 USD
Hybrid Split
Second-life share
47%
At 80% SOH
Site capacity
8,000 TPA
Reverse Logistics Yard
Cities served
0
From Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
Where a Tesla Model S Plaid pack goes from Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
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Intake at Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
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 Gurugram, Haryana
Modules travel 400 km to NCR — Gurugram Collection & Grading Hub for capacity, resistance and impedance testing across all 16 modules.
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Second life at Butibori, Maharashtra
At 80% SOH about 47% of the pack qualifies for reuse and goes to Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works (644 km). Selective — only low-swell pouch stacks above 82% SOH are cleared for repurposing.
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Refined at Haldia, West Bengal
Remaining modules are shredded to black mass and refined at Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works, 918 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest grading bench | NCR — Gurugram Collection & Grading Hub | 400 km |
| Nearest second-life works | Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works | 644 km |
| Nearest refinery | Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works | 918 km |
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Inside the Tesla Model S Plaid battery
The Tesla Model S Plaid (2021) carries a 100 kWh NCA Pouch pack with 16 modules at 400 V, weighing roughly 540 kg. Premium nickel-cobalt pouch stacks with the highest recovery credit and the strictest safety handling class.
| Service year | SOH | Grade | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 95.3% | A — BESS ready | USD 5,456 |
| Year 4 | 91% | A — BESS ready | USD 5,248 |
| Year 6 | 86.7% | A — BESS ready | USD 5,039 |
| Year 8 | 82.4% | B — Second life | USD 4,580 |
| Year 10 | 78.1% | B — Second life | USD 4,220 |
What the chemistry means here
How it ages
NCA can deliver long life when it is kept in a moderate state-of-charge window, but it is sensitive to high voltage and heat. Swelling from gas generation is a common retirement signal in pouch formats.
Thermal behaviour
NCA shares the oxygen-release behaviour of high-nickel cathodes and is generally considered among the more reactive EV chemistries. Pouch cells have no rigid can, so mechanical damage and swelling translate quickly into safety risk.
Handling NCA Pouch
Collecting a Tesla Model S Plaid pack
100 kWh, 16 modules, about 540 kg — this is how the Unnao, Uttar 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
Unnao, Uttar Pradesh site notes
- Small loads are accepted but grouped into scheduled consolidated runs to keep costs down.
- Aggregators should list unit counts and battery types for each delivery.
- Strap e-rickshaw batteries together and protect terminals before loading.
- Any battery with swelling or electrolyte leakage must be declared and is kept apart on arrival.
What this pack yields
lithium
5.33 kg
nickel
38.87 kg
cobalt
6.43 kg
manganese
0.63 kg
copper
20.22 kg
aluminium
12.85 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 yard operates under Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board consent in a UPSIDA industrial area. It supports producers' obligations under the Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 by recording custody for every unit it receives, which the downstream recycler uses when generating EPR evidence.
Tesla Model S Plaid in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh: common questions
Can I drop off a Tesla Model S Plaid battery at Unnao, Uttar Pradesh?
Yes, by appointment. Lucknow — Unnao Collection Yard accepts whole Tesla Model S Plaid packs; book a collection or a drop-off slot so the site can prepare packaging and paperwork.
What happens to Tesla Model S Plaid modules after Unnao, Uttar Pradesh?
Intake at Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, then Graded at Gurugram, Haryana, then Second life at Butibori, Maharashtra, then Refined at Haldia, West Bengal. At 80% SOH roughly 47% of the pack goes to second life and the rest is refined.
How should a Tesla Model S Plaid 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 S Plaid 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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