Digital Battery Passport EU — EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 Compliance

Battery Passport Solutions for EV, Industrial & LMT Batteries — Mandatory from February 2027

The EU Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542) requires a Digital Battery Passport (DBP) for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, industrial batteries, and light means of transport (LMT) batteries sold in the EU. The battery passport must be accessible via a QR code on the product and contain detailed data on battery composition, carbon footprint, supply chain due diligence, and end-of-life information.

AuraDPP provides complete Digital Battery Passport solutions — from data collection and QR code generation to EU AR appointment and regulatory compliance. Our platform supports all battery categories covered by EU 2023/1542.

Battery Passport Mandatory Dates

The EU battery passport becomes mandatory in phases: EV batteries (electric vehicle traction batteries) from February 18, 2027; industrial batteries above 2 kWh from August 18, 2027; light means of transport (LMT) batteries from August 18, 2027. Consumer batteries (AA, AAA, etc.) are not yet subject to the battery passport requirement but may be included in future regulations.

What Data Does a Battery Passport Contain?

Under EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542, a battery passport must contain: battery manufacturer and model information; battery chemistry and electrochemical performance data; carbon footprint per kWh (lifecycle assessment); recycled content percentages for cobalt, lithium, nickel, and lead; supply chain due diligence information; state of health and capacity data; end-of-life and recycling instructions; and EU AR contact details for non-EU manufacturers.

Battery Passport QR Code Requirements

The battery passport QR code must be permanently affixed to the battery and its packaging. The QR code must link to the battery passport data hosted on a compliant platform. The data must be accessible to consumers, economic operators, and EU market surveillance authorities. AuraDPP provides the complete QR code generation and data hosting infrastructure for battery passport compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions: Digital Battery Passport

What is a battery passport?

A battery passport is a digital record required under EU Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542) for EV batteries, industrial batteries and LMT batteries. It contains data on battery composition, carbon footprint, supply chain due diligence, and end-of-life information, accessible via a QR code.

When is the battery passport mandatory?

The EU battery passport becomes mandatory for EV batteries from February 18, 2027 and for industrial batteries and LMT batteries from August 18, 2027, under EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542.

Do non-EU battery manufacturers need an EU AR for the battery passport?

Yes. Non-EU battery manufacturers selling batteries in the EU must appoint an EU Authorised Representative (EU AR) under both GPSR and the EU Battery Regulation. The EU AR's contact details must appear on the battery passport and the product label. AuraDPP provides the EU AR service alongside the battery passport solution.

What is the difference between a battery passport and a Digital Product Passport?

A Digital Battery Passport (DBP) is a specific type of Digital Product Passport (DPP) for batteries, governed by EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542. The broader DPP framework under ESPR (EU 2024/1781) covers other product categories including textiles, electronics, and furniture. AuraDPP provides both battery passports and general DPP solutions.