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The EU Battery Passport: complete guide for 2027

Scope, Annex XIII data, access levels and the 18 February 2027 deadline.

Key takeaways

  • ●Mandatory from 18 February 2027 for EV, LMT and industrial batteries >2 kWh.
  • ●Due diligence moved to 18 August 2027 — the passport date did not move.
  • ●Every individual battery needs its own passport.

Scope

Battery typePassport?
Electric vehicle (EV)Yes
Light means of transport (e-bikes, e-scooters)Yes
Industrial > 2 kWhYes
Industrial ≤ 2 kWhNo
PortableNo
SLI (starter, lighting, ignition)No

Annex XIII structure

  • Public model information — identity, chemistry, critical raw materials, carbon footprint, responsible sourcing, recycled and renewable content, capacity, voltage, power, lifetime, warranty, efficiency
  • Restricted model information — detailed composition, parts and dismantling
  • Authority-only — compliance test reports
  • Individual battery — state of health, status and usage data

Practical resources

The Battery Pass consortium (Systemiq-led, 11 partners) publishes content and technical guidance aligned with DIN DKE SPEC 99100. Use the latest attribute list — field labels changed in January 2025.

Sources

  1. Battery Pass Technical Guidance
  2. Regulation (EU) 2023/1542

Last reviewed 2 November 2026. Guidance only — not legal advice.

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