Industrial batteries are one of the categories named in Article 77(1) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. The passport obligation, together with the carbon footprint and performance/durability rules, targets industrial batteries with a capacity greater than 2 kWh. This includes traction batteries for forklifts and material-handling equipment, UPS systems, telecom backup and similar applications.
Scope and thresholds
| Industrial battery use | Typical capacity | Passport |
|---|---|---|
| Forklift / material handling | > 2 kWh | Required from 18 Feb 2027 |
| UPS / data centre backup | > 2 kWh | Required from 18 Feb 2027 |
| Telecom backup | > 2 kWh | Required from 18 Feb 2027 |
| Small industrial battery | <= 2 kWh | Outside the > 2 kWh passport scope |
As with every passport category, Article 77(1) requires one passport per physical battery. Each unit gets a unique identifier (Annex VI Part C, based on ISO/IEC standards for unique identifiers) and a QR code linking to the passport. The data set follows Annex XIII, with public fields openly visible and restricted fields gated to legitimate-interest parties, notified bodies and authorities.
Frequently asked
Do industrial batteries under 2 kWh need a passport?
The core passport, carbon-footprint and performance obligations are framed around industrial batteries with capacity greater than 2 kWh. Batteries at or below that threshold sit outside that specific passport scope, though other regulation requirements may still apply.
Can I reuse one passport across an identical fleet of forklift batteries?
No. Each physical battery needs its own passport and unique identifier under Article 77(1). Identical specification does not permit a shared passport.