Digital Product Passport for Batteries

EU Battery Regulation & ESPR alignment

Mandatory for EV and large batteries

Under the EU Battery Regulation, Digital Product Passports (Battery Passports) are mandatory for batteries with a capacity above 2 kWh, including electric vehicle and industrial batteries.

These requirements apply from 18 February 2027 and are aligned with the EU Digital Product Passport framework under ESPR.

Preparation is required even before full verification is enforced.

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  • Products impacted

    • Electric vehicle (EV) batteries
    • Industrial batteries above 2 kWh
    • Large portable batteries above 2 kWh

  • Timeline

    • Mandatory from 18 February 2027
    • Phased verification requirements

  • Inspections

    • Market surveillance applies
    • Serialisation and traceability required

FAQ Digital Product Passports for Batteries

Which batteries require a Digital Product Passport?

EV batteries, industrial batteries, and portable batteries with a capacity above 2 kWh.

Is this already mandatory?

Yes. Battery Passports are mandatory under the EU Battery Regulation, with enforcement starting in 2027.

What data is required?

Battery identification, capacity and chemistry, material sourcing, manufacturing information, carbon footprint, performance and durability data, and end-of-life instructions.

How do companies typically start?

By structuring one battery type first, using assumptions where needed, and improving data quality over time.

Battery Digital Product Passports are a regulatory requirement — not a future scenario.

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