BMW i3 Battery Recycling: What to Do With an Old Pack
An old BMW i3 battery is not ordinary waste. It contains lithium-ion cells and high-voltage components that must be handled safely. This guide explains your options in the USA, from reuse to recycling, and how BCS Supply can take your old pack.
Never dispose of a pack in household waste
A damaged or ageing lithium-ion pack can overheat or catch fire. It must go through a qualified route, and shipping it needs to follow hazardous-goods rules.
Your options
1. Reuse in the same car. If the pack still works, a new replacement pack may be the best option.
2. Repurpose for storage. Packs with reduced capacity can still store energy in a stationary system. See our guide on repurposing BMW i3 batteries.
3. Send it to BCS. We take back old packs and recycle them. We refurbish the batteries ourselves.
How our take-back works
We coordinate everything for you. You pay one recycling fee, which includes shipping and the recycling of the pack. You don't have to arrange hazardous-goods transport yourself.
This service is for customers in the USA.
Before you hand a pack over
- Keep it safe. Store the pack away from heat, water and flammable materials.
- Do not open or damage it. Leave the casing and connectors intact.
- Tell us about the pack. Share the model and its condition when you contact us.