Tesla Model Y (4680 Structural) battery recycling in Gothenburg, Sweden
Gothenburg, Sweden receives graded Tesla Model Y (4680 Structural) modules that passed as grade A or B and rebuilds them into warrantied stationary storage.
Pack value at 80% SOH
3,545 USD
Hybrid Split
Second-life share
47%
At 80% SOH
Site capacity
26,000 TPA
Second-Life BESS Works
Cities served
5
From Gothenburg, Sweden
Where a Tesla Model Y (4680 Structural) pack goes from Gothenburg, Sweden
- 1
Collected via Dubai, UAE
Whole packs enter the network at Dubai — Jebel Ali Logistics Yard, 4,962 km away, where they are weighed and de-energised.
- 2
Graded at Warsaw, Mazovia
Modules travel 838 km to Warsaw — Mazovia Grading Centre for capacity, resistance and impedance testing across all 3 modules.
- 3
Second-life build at Gothenburg, Sweden
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 Rotterdam, South Holland
Remaining modules are shredded to black mass and refined at Rotterdam — Maasvlakte Refining Works, 802 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest intake yard | Dubai — Jebel Ali Logistics Yard | 4,962 km |
| Nearest grading bench | Warsaw — Mazovia Grading Centre | 838 km |
| Nearest refinery | Rotterdam — Maasvlakte Refining Works | 802 km |
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Inside the Tesla Model Y (4680 Structural) battery
The Tesla Model Y (4680 Structural) (2022) carries a 82 kWh NMC 811 Cylindrical 4680 pack with 3 modules at 355 V, weighing roughly 418 kg. Structural tabless format requiring specialised disassembly cells. High nickel yields offset elevated processing cost.
| Service year | SOH | Grade | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 94.2% | A — BESS ready | USD 4,607 |
| Year 4 | 89.9% | A — BESS ready | USD 4,425 |
| Year 6 | 85.6% | A — BESS ready | USD 4,162 |
| Year 8 | 81.3% | B — Second life | USD 3,674 |
| Year 10 | 77% | B — Second life | USD 3,281 |
What the chemistry means here
How it ages
Fade mechanisms mirror other NMC 811 cells. The tabless design lowers internal resistance and heat generation, which can slow resistance growth relative to older cylindrical formats.
Thermal behaviour
4680 cells carry the same high-nickel chemistry as 2170s but in a larger can with more energy per cell, so a single failing cell releases more heat. Structural packs also make it harder to isolate an individual failing cell during handling.
Handling NMC 811 (4680)
Collecting a Tesla Model Y (4680 Structural) pack
82 kWh, 3 modules, about 418 kg — this is how the Gothenburg, Sweden 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
Gothenburg, Sweden site notes
- Only graded modules are accepted.
- Modules must include grade reports.
- Finished systems ship by road or sea.
- Buyer visits can be arranged.
What this pack yields
lithium
4.49 kg
nickel
29.01 kg
cobalt
2.91 kg
manganese
3.03 kg
copper
12.26 kg
aluminium
14.08 kg
Refining-route estimate at 80% SOH. Measured module health on the bench sets the final split.
Rules in Sweden
EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 and the Swedish battery ordinance
Regulator: Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvardsverket)
The campus operates under Swedish environmental permits and the EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, including its rules on repurposed batteries. Systems follow applicable European safety standards.
Tesla Model Y (4680 Structural) in Gothenburg, Sweden: common questions
Can I drop off a Tesla Model Y (4680 Structural) battery at Gothenburg, Sweden?
Gothenburg, Sweden is a second-life bess works and does not accept whole packs from customers. Book a collection and the pack enters the network at Dubai, UAE, 4,962 km away.
What happens to Tesla Model Y (4680 Structural) modules after Gothenburg, Sweden?
Collected via Dubai, UAE, then Graded at Warsaw, Mazovia, then Second-life build at Gothenburg, Sweden, then Refined at Rotterdam, South Holland. At 80% SOH roughly 47% of the pack goes to second life and the rest is refined.
How should a Tesla Model Y (4680 Structural) 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 Y (4680 Structural) recycling in Sweden?
EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 and the Swedish battery ordinance, overseen by Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvardsverket). Road transport follows ADR, and cross-border shipments follow the EU Waste Shipment Regulation.
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