Digital battery passport

A digital battery passport is an electronic document containing comprehensive information about a battery. It is designed to improve the transparency, traceability, and sustainability of batteries and is particularly relevant for electric car and e-bike batteries.

Contents of a digital battery passport

A battery passport contains, among other things:

Technical data: capacity, cell chemistry, manufacturer, production date
Origin of materials: Where do raw materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel come from?
CO₂ footprint: Environmental impact of the battery over its entire life cycle
Usage and charging history: battery condition, previous charging cycles
Recycling and disposal information

Objectives of the Battery Passport

Better recyclability through clear material information
More sustainability through supply chain documentation
Increased safety through accurate battery history
Facilitated reuse (second-life concepts for batteries)

Legal basis

The EU Battery Regulation stipulates that from 2027, large industrial batteries and batteries for electric vehicles will require a digital battery passport.

Relevance for e-bikes

E-bike batteries could also benefit from a digital passport, as it makes used batteries more secure to trade, prevents fraud and improves recycling.

In short: The digital battery passport is a decisive step towards a sustainable and transparent battery industry.

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Published: March 6, 2025 | Updated: November 21, 2025

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