Battery Passport 2027: Requirements and Solutions
What the EU Battery Regulation means for your business
The Battery Passport is the first mandatory Digital Product Passport under EU law. Starting in 2027, batteries above 2 kWh capacity must carry a passport containing detailed sustainability and lifecycle information. For manufacturers, importers, and recyclers, this creates new obligations - and opportunities.
What is the Battery Passport?
The Battery Passport is a digital data carrier (QR code) linked to a battery that provides access to comprehensive information about its origin, composition, performance, and sustainability characteristics. It covers the entire lifecycle from manufacturing to second-life applications and end-of-life recycling.
2027
Battery Passport mandatory
90+
Required data points
10 years
Data retention requirement
Key Data Requirements
- Carbon footprint declaration (mandatory from 2024)
- Recycled content information
- Due diligence documentation for raw materials
- Performance and durability information
- Dismantling and recycling instructions
- Second-life battery information where applicable
Who is Affected?
The regulation covers all batteries placed on the EU market, regardless of where they're manufactured. This includes EV batteries, industrial batteries, and starting/lighting/ignition batteries above threshold sizes. The entire value chain - from raw material suppliers to recyclers - needs to contribute data.
Timeline Alert
Carbon footprint declarations are required from February 2025. Companies that haven't started calculating battery carbon footprints are already behind.
Implementation Approach
Success requires collaboration across the supply chain. Start by mapping your data sources and gaps. Engage with suppliers early about data requirements. Evaluate technology platforms that can aggregate and standardize the required information. Consider that this is just the beginning - the ESPR will extend similar requirements to other products.