The battery passport is the first EU product passport with a firm start date. Under the Batteries Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, certain batteries placed on the EU market need one from 18 February 2027. This guide covers which batteries are in scope and what to prepare.

Which batteries need a passport

From 18 February 2027, a battery passport is required for:

  • electric vehicle batteries;
  • light means of transport (LMT) batteries, such as batteries for e-bikes and e-scooters;
  • industrial batteries with a capacity above 2 kWh.

Portable batteries, such as those in phones or power tools, do not need a battery passport. They are still subject to labelling, substance and other requirements of the regulation.

One passport per battery

Unlike many future ESPR passports, the battery passport belongs to each individual battery. Every battery in scope gets its own unique identifier and its own passport, reachable through a QR code printed on or engraved into the battery. In DPP Ready, that means using the individual item scope, with a serial number for each battery.

What it contains

Annex XIII of the regulation lists the information. Broadly, it covers:

  • general information about the manufacturer, the battery model and its manufacturing date and place;
  • chemistry, hazardous substances and critical raw materials;
  • the carbon footprint, where required for that battery category;
  • recycled content and responsible sourcing (due diligence) information;
  • performance and durability, including capacity and expected lifetime;
  • information for dismantling, repurposing and recycling.

Some of this is public, some is only for people with a legitimate interest, such as repairers and recyclers, and some is only for authorities.

What to prepare now

If you place LMT or industrial batteries on the market, or integrate them into products you sell:

  • confirm the category and capacity of each battery, as this decides whether it is in scope;
  • agree with your cell or pack supplier who provides which Annex XIII data;
  • set up serial numbers that you can print in a QR code on every battery;
  • collect the declaration of conformity, safety test reports and substance information.

DPP Ready’s battery category includes a checklist for the battery passport, with the Annex XIII review and individual identifier as separate items. It helps you track evidence, but you remain responsible for the declaration.