A battery passport is a structured digital record of a single physical battery, reachable by scanning a QR code printed on or attached to it. It is required under the EU Battery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542) for every in-scope battery placed on the EU market from 18 February 2027.
Which batteries need a passport
- LMT batteries — light means of transport, such as e-bikes and e-scooters.
- Industrial batteries with capacity above 2 kWh, including stationary storage.
- Electric-vehicle (EV) batteries.
Portable consumer batteries (AA cells and similar) are not in scope for the passport requirement, though other parts of the regulation still apply to them.
One passport per battery, not per model
What goes inside
| Layer | What it holds | Changes over time? |
|---|---|---|
| Model-static | Chemistry, nominal voltage, capacity, weight | No |
| Item-static | Unique identifier, manufacture date and place | No |
| Item-dynamic | State of health, status, repurposing/recycling events | Yes |
Who can see what
Annex XIII splits the data into access tiers: public information anyone can scan, restricted data for those with a legitimate interest (repairers, recyclers), data for market-surveillance authorities, and data reserved for the European Commission. A compliant passport enforces these tiers server-side, field by field.
How to create one
You can build the infrastructure yourself, or use a self-serve generator. With a generator you enter your battery model once, issue a passport per physical battery with its unique identifier, download a print-grade QR code, and publish the permanent public page — typically in under 15 minutes, with no sales call.
Frequently asked
What is a battery passport in simple terms?
It is a digital ID card for a single battery, opened by scanning a QR code, showing what the battery is made of and how it should be handled — required across the EU from 18 February 2027.
Is a battery passport the same as a digital product passport?
A battery passport is the first mandatory type of Digital Product Passport (DPP). The DPP concept is being extended to other products under the ESPR, but batteries have their own, earlier regulation.