Tesla Model S Plaid battery recycling in Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab receives graded Tesla Model S Plaid modules that passed as grade A or B and rebuilds them into warrantied stationary storage.
Pack value at 80% SOH
4,366 USD
Hybrid Split
Second-life share
47%
At 80% SOH
Site capacity
7,500 TPA
Second-Life BESS Works
Cities served
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From Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Where a Tesla Model S Plaid pack goes from Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
- 1
Collected via Narela, Delhi
Whole packs enter the network at Delhi — Narela Collection Yard, 257 km away, where they are weighed and de-energised.
- 2
Graded at Gurugram, Haryana
Modules travel 298 km to NCR — Gurugram Collection & Grading Hub for capacity, resistance and impedance testing across all 16 modules.
- 3
Second-life build at Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Grade A and B modules — about 47% of a pack at 80% SOH — are matched and rebuilt into storage systems on site.
- 4
Refined at Haldia, West Bengal
Remaining modules are shredded to black mass and refined at Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works, 1,564 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest intake yard | Delhi — Narela Collection Yard | 257 km |
| Nearest grading bench | NCR — Gurugram Collection & Grading Hub | 298 km |
| Nearest refinery | Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works | 1,564 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 Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab 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
Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab site notes
- Only graded modules are accepted.
- Each module must include its grade report.
- Delivery of finished systems is scheduled with the customer.
- Site inspections are available by appointment.
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 works operates under Punjab Pollution Control Board consent and builds systems to applicable Indian electrical and safety requirements, with module traceability maintained from source pack to finished unit.
Tesla Model S Plaid in Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab: common questions
Can I drop off a Tesla Model S Plaid battery at Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab?
Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab is a second-life bess works and does not accept whole packs from customers. Book a collection and the pack enters the network at Narela, Delhi, 257 km away.
What happens to Tesla Model S Plaid modules after Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab?
Collected via Narela, Delhi, then Graded at Gurugram, Haryana, then Second-life build at Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, 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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