MG Motor & TES-AMM India Partner For Battery Recycling: Here Are All Details

According to the company, the partnership will ensure environmentally-sustainable and secure recycling of MG ZS EV batteries. It will ensure greater peace of mind to the ZS EV owners about their ecological footprint by proper recycling of batteries.

Speaking about the TES-AMM, the company is Asia's only Li-ion battery recycling plant. It is one of the few companies certified in multiple management systems including battery recycling and more.

Annually TES process millions of devices across from over 35 countries. It uses a unique mechanical-hydrometallurgical process for enhanced asset recovery that is environmentally superior and safer.

Rajeev Chaba, President and Managing Director, MG Motor India said, "At MG, we are on a mission to develop a comprehensive EV ecosystem that supports India's drive towards its greener and cleaner future. We strongly believe that battery management is a critical area that needs focus. Our partnership with TES-AMM builds along these lines and ensures that batteries not only re-enter the value chain but are also recycled while following the most eco-friendly protocols. We believe it will go a long way in India's sustainable e-mobility future."

TES-AMM CMD, Mr Ram Ramachandran said, "TES-AMM has been a trusted leader in E-waste Recycling. Established in 2006, we have seen a great advancement of technology which means newer goods entering into the market. TES-AMM is continuously striving to cater to the need by setting up state-of-the-art facilities that are ultramodern and cost-effective and provide safe and secure battery management. We are happy to enter into a partnership with MG which has taken a great initiative towards clean energy. We shall strive towards providing a sustainable recycling solution for the same."

Speaking about the specs of the MG ZS EV, the electric-SUV features a 3-phase permanent magnet mated to a 44.5kWh lithium-ion battery pack. It electric-powertrain produces 141bhp and 353Nm of peak torque. The ZS EV offers a maximum driving range of 340km on a single charge.

The charge times for ZS EV via a home charger are rated between 6 to 7 hours to charge up to 80 per cent. While charing the SUV through a 50kW DC fast-charger can charge the batteries from 0 to 80% in just 50 mins. The electric SUV also features three-levels of regenerative braking technology, which charges the batteries while braking that results in an increased driving range.

Thoughts About MG Motor & TES-AMM India Partnering For Battery Recycling

The electric batteries in cars will have a limited charging cycle or a lifetime, which will then have to be swapped for an all-new battery pack altogether. While the swapping is easy, the disposal of the old battery pack has to be done properly. As a result, MG has announced its partnership TES-AMM to handle the battery recycling of its electric cars sold in the country.