JSW MG Motor Expands Battery Second Life Partnership With Lico Materials

JSW MG Motor India, in partnership with LICO Materials, a part of Epsilon Group, has unveiled the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) as part of its ‘Project Revive’. The advanced BESS comprises repurposed MG ZS EV batteries and highlights the carmaker’s commitment of promoting circular EV economy by embracing innovation. Compared to traditional solutions, this product has a 4X longer lifespan and can decrease running costs by upto 60%.

This is JSW MG Motor India’s fourth pilot project under Project Revive for second-life battery applications. The company is forging partnerships with organizations with a common goal of harnessing the potential of EV batteries beyond their primary lifespan. With significant innovations made over the previous initiatives, this project signifies the most advanced deployment till date by JSW MG Motor India. BESS supports grid stability, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and maximizes the use of renewable energy sources.

LICO Materials, a part of Epsilon Group, is a pioneer in end-of-life battery recycling and refurbishing of lithium-ion batteries, has played a key role in the development of this project. It has created three models that combine advanced technology with environmental responsibility and are designed to meet diverse energy storage needs across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

The energy storage is diverse across the three products with 18kWh, 100kWh and 300kWh capacities, ensuring reliability. All models feature advanced safety mechanisms, including immersion oil cooling and heating, multi-layered safety designs, and smart thermal management systems. The entire portfolio operates efficiently across a wide temperature range (-20°C to 60°C), and each system is backed by more than a 5-year warranty, ensuring long-term reliability.

Speaking on the occasion, Neha Jain, Head EV and Innovation Ecosystem, JSW MG Motor India, said, “Project Revive is an important initiative for us as it helps us make the EV ecosystem more sustainable by infusing a second life into our EV batteries. Through meaningful partnerships, we are committed to creating a gamut of sustainable energy storage solutions for diverse applications.”

Vikram Handa, Managing Director, Epsilon Carbon, commented, “At Epsilon Group, we see innovation as a tool to create a more sustainable future. Through this collaboration between JSW MG Motor India on ‘Project Revive,’ and with LICO’s LiGRID system, we are redefining how energy is stored and used. It’s not just about technology—it’s about making a lasting impact on the way we power our world.”

Adding to this, Gaurav Dolwani, Founder & CEO of LICO Materials, said, “At LICO, we are committed to a greener, circular economy in the energy sector. Our LiGRID series embodies this vision by giving end-of-life batteries a second life, reducing waste, and advancing sustainable energy solutions. By pioneering a new era in energy storage, we’re not only developing innovative BESS technology but also addressing the critical needs of sustainability and grid resilience.”

JSW MG Motor India previously undertook several EV battery recycling initiatives under ‘Project Revive’, .The company had partnered with Vision Mechatronics for India’s first high-voltage UPS for industrial deployment. In addition, the carmaker joined hands with BATX and IIT Delhi on a pilot project to develop a 100% off-grid charging station in Feb 2024. Furthermore, the OEM joined hands with Lohum and TERI on another pilot to deploy a 5kWh BESS unit to power a school in Nainital in August 2024.