What the battery passport is
The battery passport is defined by the EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542), a regulation separate from — but aligned with — the ESPR's Digital Product Passport.
It applies to electric-vehicle batteries, industrial batteries above 2 kWh, and light-means-of-transport (LMT) batteries, with the passport requirement applying from 18 February 2027.
What a battery passport must contain
A battery passport covers, among other things:
- Carbon footprint of the battery
- Recycled content of cobalt, lithium, nickel and lead
- State of health and expected lifetime
- Supply-chain due-diligence information
- Composition, hazardous substances and safety data
- A unique identifier and QR code
Preparing for the 2027 deadline
The battery passport demands data from across the value chain — cell suppliers, manufacturers and recyclers. Collecting and verifying it takes time.
DPP Hub gives battery makers a structured place to consolidate that data, validate it against the regulation’s fields, and publish a compliant passport with a QR code well before the deadline.
Frequently asked questions
When is the battery passport mandatory?
The battery passport requirement applies from 18 February 2027 for EV batteries, industrial batteries over 2 kWh and LMT batteries.
Is the battery passport the same as the Digital Product Passport?
They are closely related but defined by different regulations — the EU Battery Regulation for batteries, the ESPR for most other products. Both are digital, QR-accessible product records.
Which batteries are in scope?
EV batteries, industrial batteries above 2 kWh and light-means-of-transport batteries. Portable batteries have separate labelling and information rules.