Battery passports: prepare for February 2027.
Under EU Regulation 2023/1542, battery passports apply from 18 February 2027 to EV and light means of transport batteries, and industrial batteries above 2 kWh placed on the EU market or put into service. The carbon footprint declaration phases in once the EU adopts its calculation methodology, so start collecting that data now. This page explains the requirements and our current product limits: public-data preparation is available; restricted data access and registry registration are not available yet.
The deadlines that matter.
Prepare the data. Check who can access it.
Our dedicated template covers public identity, chemistry, capacity, voltage, model performance and document references. Other required data has restricted access or category-dependent application dates. Review the Commission guidance before choosing what to collect and publish.
Read the Commission's August 2026 data-point guidance. It distinguishes mandatory, conditional and later-applying information.
Battery identity
- Battery identifier meeting applicable ISO/IEC 15459 rules
- Manufacturer name, address, EU economic operator ID
- Battery model, type, batch number
- Date of manufacture
Chemistry and performance
- Cell chemistry (Li-ion NMC, LFP, NaS, etc.)
- Nominal capacity (Ah and kWh)
- Voltage range, internal resistance
- Expected service life and cycle count
Materials and sustainability
- Public chemistry, hazardous substances and critical-material information
- Critical raw materials breakdown (lithium, cobalt, nickel, natural graphite)
- Recycled-content evidence: confirm the applicable category and later reporting dates
- Carbon footprint per kWh (phases in once the EU methodology is adopted)
Care, repair, end-of-life
- Restricted state-of-health data: requires a separate protected system
- Restricted parts lists and dismantling information: separate protected access
- Take-back and recycling channels
- Hazard classification and safety information
Start with verified manufacturer data.
Assign missing public information to suppliers, record source references and track expiry dates. Preparation helps organise the work; it does not guarantee readiness for the regulatory deadline.
The Battery public-data preparation template is available now. Restricted battery access, live BMS data and EU registry registration are not included. Keep confidential supplier files in a protected system.
Battery DPP questions, answered.
Which batteries need a Digital Product Passport?
All electric vehicle (EV) batteries, light means of transport (LMT) batteries, and industrial batteries with a capacity over 2 kWh placed on the EU market from February 18, 2027 onwards. Portable batteries (under 2 kWh) are not yet in scope but face other labelling requirements.
What information must a battery passport contain?
Battery model identifier, manufacturer details, battery chemistry, capacity, voltage, weight, expected service life, materials breakdown (with critical raw materials highlighted), recycled content percentages, carbon footprint, state-of-health performance metrics, and end-of-life and dismantling instructions.
When does the battery DPP requirement start?
February 18, 2027 is the hard deadline under EU Regulation 2023/1542 — confirmed on track and unchanged by the 2025–26 omnibus packages. Carbon footprint declarations phase in per category once the Commission adopts the calculation methodology (the EV draft was published in 2024, adoption still pending) — start collecting the data now. Due diligence obligations were deferred to August 18, 2027 by Regulation (EU) 2025/1561.
Does this apply to battery importers, not just manufacturers?
The responsible economic operator placing the finished battery on the EU market or putting it into service is responsible for the passport. Written authorisation can allow another operator to maintain data; legal responsibility stays with the responsible operator.
Prepare your battery data.
Use the dedicated preparation template and review your source evidence. It is a public-data starting point, not a complete regulated battery passport solution.