Battery Passport (EU)
The EU battery passport is a digital record for each large battery that shows its origin, materials, carbon footprint and condition.
What is Battery Passport (EU)?
Under the EU Battery Regulation it becomes mandatory for EV batteries from February 2027. It is accessed through a QR code on the battery. It is meant to support repair, reuse and recycling. The passport is part of a wider EU effort to make batteries more sustainable and traceable.
How it works
Data from the manufacturer and later service operations are stored in an online record linked to the battery.
Why it matters for your car
Not all information is public; some is only for authorised parties. Used-EV buyers may later use it to check battery health and history.
Other terms
- A/C Pressure Switch (Pressure Sensor)
- Battery Electrolyte (Battery Acid)
- Car Restoration
- Car Wax And Paint Sealant
- Cell-to-Pack Battery Design
- Cylinder Liner (Sleeve)
- Diesel Fuel Heater
- Direct Injection
- Fuel Cell Vehicle (Hydrogen Car)
- Hill Start
- Hydrogen Refuelling
- Intake Air Temperature Sensor
- Locking Differential (Diff Lock)
- Lumbar Support
- Rear Diffuser
- Reversing Light (Backup Light)
- Side Impact Beam (Door Beam)
- Silicon Carbide (SiC) Inverter
- Space-Saver Spare Wheel
- Torque Converter Lock-up Clutch