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Introduction of the EU Battery Passport from February 2027
Nov 4, 2025
To increase transparency along the supply and value chain, the EU is introducing a battery passport based on the EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. This documents the life cycle of a battery – from manufacture to use and recycling – and serves as a digital product file.
From February 18, 2027, certain batteries placed on the market or put into service in the EU will be required to have a digital battery passport. This obligation applies to batteries of the following types and with a capacity exceeding 2 kWh:
- Batteries for light means of transport (LMT batteries, e.g. for e-bikes, e-scooters)
- Industrial batteries (e.g. for stationary energy storage systems)
- Traction batteries for electric vehicles
These batteries require a battery passport even if they are already installed in products (e.g. in electric vehicles or stationary energy systems).
Mandatory information in the battery passport
The battery passport contains key information (as defined in Annex XIII) about the battery, including its carbon footprint, the origin of the raw materials used, the chemical composition, information on recyclability, a unique battery ID, manufacturer information, charging cycles and instructions on proper disposal.
Obligations for manufacturers and importers
Responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information in the battery passport lies with the distributor – i.e. the company or person who places the battery on the market in the EU for the first time. In the case of imports from third countries (e.g. Switzerland), this is usually the importer. The battery passport must be created via a certified platform and made available digitally. It can be accessed via a QR code attached directly to the battery or product, for example.
