Batteries passports
18 Feb 2027
Fixed in lawBattery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, Article 77 and Annex XIII
What is known
Each EV battery, light-means-of-transport battery, and industrial battery above 2 kWh needs its own passport. Annex XIII sets the contents and access levels.
What is still open
The implementing act on who counts as having a legitimate interest.
Who in the US is affected
US battery manufacturers, equipment OEMs, energy-storage brands and e-bike brands placing these batteries on the EU market, including through an EU importer.