Yes! ReVolt buys used batteries!

But we do have limits, based on our space available and processing backlog. And, our policies may change from day to day based on market changes without any updates here or in other places.

AS OF 12/10/2023:

Several factors control our pricing the largest of which is the price of Lead. Lead has been steadily falling in price since the last Lead smelter was shut down.  Nonetheless, when it comes to car and truck batteries, Revolt can usually pay the most because was do our own recycling for a majority of our batteries. Most places that pay by the pound for your batteries will often be $1 or $2 per battery under what Revolt pays for the battery. But because we do not pay by weight, for large batteries (over 100+ lbs) it may be better for you to seek other purchasers.

ReVolt will pay between $5 to $12 each typically, for a used truck or car battery, dead or alive. To get $8 or more each, the battery must be newer than 3 years and meet other criteria for our recycling which we determine when we inspect the batteries.

  • In cases of large quantities of batteries, we may quote a “lot price”. Lot price means a price for the whole batch. We will do this usually for quantities of batteries higher than 10.

For the full qualified price, batteries must be:

  • Car, Truck, Marine/RV deep-cycle, golf cart type lead-acid battery types.
  • Not Stolen! We may reject an offer to sell if the situation is too suspicious and/or the batteries present evidence of being forcefully removed quickly.
  • Not cracked, leaking, or having any holes.
  • Not completely dried out, has all the battery filler caps.
  • Terminals must be straight and not damaged severely.
  • We may offer a lower scrap price for batteries that do not meet these criteria. Six (6) or more batteries at one time may require a valid ID.
  • A sticker is just a sticker, which anyone can replace or change. In many cases, we can and will look for other confirmations of the battery’s age and will depend on a sticker alone. Thus if there is no verifiable age of the battery we can not sell it as a higher-grade battery so we may not pay our top prices for it. Thus it is not the sole determiner of the age of the battery.
  • Your word is just your word and it is not something we can resell the battery with – “Well the guy we bought it from said it’s a great battery and it’s only a year old.”
  • We will use our discretion and other information to confirm battery age if possible.
  • Policies, pricing, and procedures are subject to change without notice.

If you have any questions, please call us before arrival: 775-525-3003

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