TVS iQube ST battery recycling in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow — Unnao Collection 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
8,000 TPA
Reverse Logistics Yard
Cities served
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From Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
Where a TVS iQube ST pack goes from Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
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Intake at Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
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.
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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 2 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). Good — grade-A modules above 80% SOH qualify for commercial-scale BESS strings.
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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 |
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 Unnao, Uttar Pradesh 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
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
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 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.
TVS iQube ST in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh: common questions
Can I drop off a TVS iQube ST battery at Unnao, Uttar Pradesh?
Yes, by appointment. Lucknow — Unnao Collection 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 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 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 Unnao, Uttar Pradesh?
Share pack counts and condition. The despatch desk confirms a collection window within one working day and sends the right packaging.