TVS iQube ST battery recycling in Sanand, Gujarat
Gujarat — Sanand Reverse Logistics Yard takes whole TVS iQube ST 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
239 USD
Hybrid Split
Second-life share
47%
At 80% SOH
Site capacity
21,000 TPA
Reverse Logistics Yard
Cities served
7
From Sanand, Gujarat
Where a TVS iQube ST pack goes from Sanand, Gujarat
- 1
Intake at Sanand, Gujarat
Packs travel in UN-approved steel or plastic cages with non-conductive dividers, typically dozens per cage. Each pack is weighed, photographed and discharged below 30% state of charge.
- 2
Graded at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh
Modules travel 341 km to Indore — Pithampur Grading Plant for capacity, resistance and impedance testing across all 2 modules.
- 3
Second life at Butibori, Maharashtra
At 80% SOH about 47% of the pack qualifies for reuse and goes to Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works (714 km). Good — grade-A modules above 80% SOH qualify for commercial-scale BESS strings.
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Refined at Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh
Remaining modules are shredded to black mass and refined at Visakhapatnam — Atchutapuram Refinery, 1,249 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest grading bench | Indore — Pithampur Grading Plant | 341 km |
| Nearest second-life works | Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works | 714 km |
| Nearest refinery | Visakhapatnam — Atchutapuram Refinery | 1,249 km |
Inside the TVS iQube ST battery
The TVS iQube ST (2023) carries a 5.1 kWh NMC 811 Cylindrical 2170 pack with 2 modules at 52 V, weighing roughly 29 kg. High-nickel cylindrical cells with the strongest hydrometallurgical recovery credit per tonne of black mass.
| Service year | SOH | Grade | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 95.4% | A — BESS ready | USD 321 |
| Year 4 | 91.1% | A — BESS ready | USD 309 |
| Year 6 | 86.8% | A — BESS ready | USD 296 |
| Year 8 | 82.5% | B — Second life | USD 259 |
| Year 10 | 78.2% | B — Second life | USD 226 |
What the chemistry means here
How it ages
NMC 811 loses capacity through a mix of SEI growth, cathode surface reconstruction and micro-cracking of nickel-rich particles. Resistance climbs faster than in LFP, which matters as much as capacity for second-life duty.
Thermal behaviour
High-nickel NMC cathodes release oxygen as they decompose, so once runaway starts it is fast and energetic. Cylindrical 2170 cells vent through a designed rupture point, which helps, but cell-to-cell propagation inside a tightly packed module is the main hazard.
Handling NMC 811 (2170)
Collecting a TVS iQube ST pack
5.1 kWh, 2 modules, about 29 kg — this is how the Sanand, Gujarat team plans the job.
Removal
Removable packs are unclipped by hand; fixed packs are removed at the dealer bench with the frame supported.
Packaging
Packs travel in UN-approved steel or plastic cages with non-conductive dividers, typically dozens per cage.
Consolidation
Dealer and swap-station returns are aggregated at a single point so one collection clears many units.
Before the truck arrives
- Tape terminals and connectors on every pack
- Separate swollen or dropped packs into their own container
- Record serials in a single list per cage
- Store below 30% charge away from charging racks
Sanand, Gujarat site notes
- Plants in Sanand GIDC can align scheduled pickups with their shift patterns to avoid blocking loading docks.
- Ask for UN-approved containers at booking if you do not hold your own; they are delivered before the collection date.
- Declare state of charge; packs above 30% SOC are discharged at the yard before they are forwarded.
- Damaged packs are moved into steel containment immediately on arrival and forwarded under separate paperwork.
What this pack yields
lithium
0.29 kg
nickel
1.87 kg
cobalt
0.23 kg
manganese
0.22 kg
copper
0.93 kg
aluminium
0.78 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 Gujarat Pollution Control Board authorisation for storing and handling battery waste. It sits within the Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 chain as a collection and storage point, issuing custody records that follow each unit to the registered recycler that ultimately generates the producer's EPR evidence.
TVS iQube ST in Sanand, Gujarat: common questions
Can I drop off a TVS iQube ST battery at Sanand, Gujarat?
Yes, by appointment. Gujarat — Sanand Reverse Logistics Yard accepts whole TVS iQube ST packs; book a collection or a drop-off slot so the site can prepare packaging and paperwork.
What happens to TVS iQube ST modules after Sanand, Gujarat?
Intake at Sanand, Gujarat, then Graded at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, then Second life at Butibori, Maharashtra, then Refined at Atchutapuram, Andhra Pradesh. At 80% SOH roughly 47% of the pack goes to second life and the rest is refined.
How should a TVS iQube ST pack be prepared for pickup?
Tape terminals and connectors on every pack. Separate swollen or dropped packs into their own container. Record serials in a single list per cage. Store below 30% charge away from charging racks.
Which rules apply to TVS iQube ST 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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Retiring TVS iQube ST packs near Sanand, Gujarat?
Share pack counts and condition. The despatch desk confirms a collection window within one working day and sends the right packaging.