Batteries are the first product group in the European Union for which the digital passport already has a firm date. The Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 requires a battery passport from 18 February 2027. That leaves little time, and collecting data from cell and component suppliers usually takes longer than expected.
Which batteries need a passport
The obligation covers three categories:
- electric vehicle batteries,
- light means of transport batteries, for example for e-bikes and e-scooters,
- industrial batteries with a capacity above 2 kWh.
The economic operator placing the battery on the market is responsible for the passport. The passport must be accessible through a QR code on the battery.
What information the battery passport contains
The regulation sets out the data in an annex. In simplified terms, it covers general information about the battery model, material composition including hazardous substances, the carbon footprint, supply chain due diligence information, recycled content, and performance and durability parameters. Some of the data is public, while some is available only to persons with a legitimate interest or to the Commission and market surveillance authorities.
Check the detailed scope directly in the text of the regulation and in its implementing acts, since they determine which data is required and in what form.
Where companies have the most work
In practice, publishing is rarely the problem. The hardest part is the data you need from suppliers: the chemical composition of cells, the origin of raw materials, recycled content and the documents that back up this information. If this arrives today in emails and PDF files in different versions, preparing the passport will start with getting that communication in order.
Where to start
- Determine which battery models fall within the scope of the regulation.
- Collect identification data and material composition for each model.
- Ask suppliers for missing information and documents, with validity dates where applicable.
- Decide which data will be public and which will stay internal.
- Plan the QR code marking and where it will be placed.
How DPPC can help
In DPPC, the battery industry has its own fields: battery type, battery chemistry, capacity, recycled content percentage and a safety document reference. Fields, documents and certificates each have a visibility setting, so internal data does not end up on the public page. Every product goes through document review, and it can only be published once all required data is in place. The set of industry fields is configurable, which matters because the battery passport covers more information than the standard set, for example the carbon footprint.
DPPC is a tool for organizing and publishing data, not a compliance assessment. Confirm the data required for your batteries with your compliance team or advisor. If you want to see how a passport is prepared for a sample product, book a demo.