Under Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 every EV battery, light means of transport battery (e-bikes, scooters) and industrial battery over 2 kWh placed on the market must carry a QR code linking to a digital battery passport with data on chemistry, carbon footprint, recycled content, performance and durability.
Manufacturers and importers of such batteries and of products containing them (e-bikes, energy storage, forklifts, EVs); distributors must check the QR code is present.
Sizes: micro, small, medium, large · Sectors: Hardware / electronics, Manufacturing, Transport / logistics, Energy · Applies if: We sell products with batteries; We make connected hardware / devices; We import goods into the EU
Decide who holds the passport data (you or your cell supplier) and pick a passport service provider. Collect the mandatory data set per battery model, set up unique identifiers and QR codes on the product, and plan for updating state-of-health data over the battery's life.
Set nationally; non-compliant batteries can be withdrawn from the market
Last verified 7 September 2026. Informational only, not legal advice.
Postponed from 2025-08-18 by Regulation (EU) 2025/1561
Larger battery manufacturers and importers (turnover €40M or more); smaller firms should expect information requests from customers in scope.