Tesla Model Y (4680 Structural) battery recycling in Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab 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
7,500 TPA
Second-Life BESS Works
Cities served
0
From Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
Where a Tesla Model Y (4680 Structural) 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 3 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 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 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
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 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 Y (4680 Structural) in Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab: common questions
Can I drop off a Tesla Model Y (4680 Structural) 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 Y (4680 Structural) 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 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 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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