Lithium-Ion Battery Scrap Price in India — August 2026
EV packs, laptop batteries, power-tool cells, e-bike packs. Completely different ecosystem from lead-acid. Multiple chemistries (NMC, LFP, LCO, NCA) with very different recyclability and value. Damaged cells are a fire hazard — only CPCB-authorised lithium recyclers should handle these.
Today's rate Rs285.54/kg India average
Per unit value Rs50–Rs200,000 0.1–500 kg typical
Where it comes from
- Electric vehicle battery packs
- Laptop / phone / tablet batteries
- Power tools
- E-bikes / e-scooters
- Solar storage (Li-ion variant)
Lithium-Ion Battery scrap rates by city (20 cities listed)
Highest-paying cities first. Tap any row to see verified dealers and request a quote.
| City | State | Rate (₹/kg) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirpur Khas | Sindh | Rs309.89 | View Details → |
| Sukkur | Sindh | Rs303.58 | View Details → |
| Nawabshah | Sindh | Rs299.53 | View Details → |
| Lahore | Punjab | Rs299.05 | View Details → |
| Dera Ghazi Khan | Punjab | Rs296.65 | View Details → |
| Gujranwala | Punjab | Rs296.55 | View Details → |
| Rahim Yar Khan | Punjab | Rs296.17 | View Details → |
| Faisalabad | Punjab | Rs295.7 | View Details → |
| Swat | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Rs294.42 | View Details → |
| Multan | Punjab | Rs293.32 | View Details → |
| Kasur | Punjab | Rs293.3 | View Details → |
| Mirpur | Azad Kashmir | Rs291.78 | View Details → |
| Rawalpindi | Punjab | Rs290.45 | View Details → |
| Thatta | Sindh | Rs290.27 | View Details → |
| Bahawalpur | Punjab | Rs289.89 | View Details → |
| Larkana | Sindh | Rs289.66 | View Details → |
| Islamabad | Islamabad Capital Territory | Rs288.59 | View Details → |
| Okara | Punjab | Rs286.8 | View Details → |
| Kohat | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Rs285.81 | View Details → |
| Jhang | Punjab | Rs285.54 | View Details → |
Common lithium-ion battery brands we accept
Brand doesn't change the scrap value — pricing is based on weight + condition. But we recognise the major Indian brands so you can quickly identify yours.
Tata (EV)
Mahindra (EV)
Ola Electric
Ather
Bajaj Chetak
Samsung SDI
Panasonic
BYD
Safety + regulatory
AUTHORISED RECYCLERS ONLY — Lohum, Attero, BatX, Recyclekaro and a handful of CPCB-licensed others. Never sell to kabadiwalas. Never open or short cells. Damaged / swollen cells are fire risks.