MG Motor India on Monday announced its tie-up with TES-AMM to ensure sustainable and secure recycling of MG ZS EV batteries. TES-AMM is a global e-waste recycling and end-to-end service provider.
MG ZS EV is currently the only EV in the British automaker’s Indian portfolio and has retailed around 1,000 units since its launch early in 2020. The new partnership will make sure that the ZS EV owners do not have anything to worry about their ecological footprint.
TES-AMM is currently the only company in Asia with a lithium-ion battery recycling plant. It uses a unique mechanical-hydrometallurgical process for enhancing environmentally safer asset recovery.
MG Motor India is also working towards building an integrated EV ecosystem across the country to boost EV adoption and at the same time minimize the overall ecological impact of EVs. MG has already tied up with Umicore for safe disposal of batteries and also with Tata Power for second-life use of the batteries for non-automotive purposes.
“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,” said Rajeev Chaba, President, and MD, MG Motor India.