EU Commission specifies data points for the battery passport
A new EU guide assigns 71 battery passport data points to the affected battery categories. This gives companies a more specific basis for preparing their data and systems for the mandatory start in February 2027.
In August 2026, the European Commission published and subsequently updated the guide “Digital Batteries Passport – data points by category.” The document brings together a total of 71 data points that may be relevant to the Digital Battery Passport. For each data point, the overview specifies the legal basis and the respective applicability.
A distinction is made between batteries for electric vehicles, batteries for light means of transport such as e-bikes and e-scooters, and industrial batteries. For each battery category, the data points are classified as mandatory, optional, applicable only under certain conditions, or not yet to be completed or displayed as of the start date. This makes it clear that companies cannot work with a single list of mandatory information for all battery types.
In terms of content, the guide covers identification and manufacturer information, technical characteristics, information on performance and durability, and information for repair, reuse, and recycling, among other things. It also includes sustainability- and circular economy-related data. Version 2 of 15 August 2026 specifies, among other things, when individual data points become applicable and explains why certain information is not initially to be completed.
For affected companies, the publication provides an important basis for reviewing existing data stocks, assigning responsibilities, and preparing source systems and update processes. From 18 February 2027, every new battery for electric vehicles and light means of transport placed on the EU market, as well as every industrial battery with a capacity of more than 2 kWh, will require a battery passport.
However, the guide does not create any additional legal obligations and does not constitute a binding interpretation by the European Commission. The Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 and the relevant delegated and implementing acts remain decisive. Further specifications, for example regarding units of measurement and reporting formats, may follow.