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What is a Battery Passport?

A Battery Passport is a digital tool that provides a complete lifecycle record of information for each battery, from raw material sourcing to production, use, recycling and reuse. It is a core requirement of the EU Battery Regulation, aiming to increase transparency and sustainability in the battery supply chain.

Battery Passport Concept

Core Objectives of Battery Passport

  • Enhance Supply Chain Transparency

    Track the origin of raw materials, especially critical ones like lithium and cobalt, ensuring compliance with environmental and social standards.

  • Promote Circular Economy

    Optimize recycling and reuse processes by recording battery health and usage history, reducing resource waste.

  • Ensure Compliance

    Help manufacturers and importers meet EU battery regulation requirements, avoiding market access barriers.

EU Battery Regulation Framework

The new EU Battery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542) entered into force in June 2023, establishing a legal basis for battery passports and requiring all batteries entering the EU market to meet strict sustainability and transparency standards.

Implementation Timeline

  • February 2025: Carbon-footprint declarations that must be third-party verified
  • By August 2026: Must be accompanied by a QR code label linking to a publicly available carbon footprint declaration report.
  • February 2027: A battery passport with QR-code labeling that covers carbon footprint, responsible sourcing, battery composition, recycled content, SOH performance, and durability.

Core Requirements

  • Raw material carbon footprint declaration
  • Recycled material content report
  • Supply chain due diligence info
  • Performance and durability data

Non-Compliance Consequences

  • Market access prohibition
  • Fines up to 4% of global turnover
  • Brand reputation damage
  • Legal litigation risks

Technical Implementation & Data Management

Battery passports utilize advanced digital technologies to ensure data security, reliability and traceability, while complying with EU data protection standards.

Battery Passport Technology

Technical Architecture of Battery Passport

1

Data Collection Layer

Collect data from all stages of the battery lifecycle through IoT sensors, production system integration and manual input.

2

Data Storage & Processing

Utilize Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and cloud platforms to ensure data security, immutability and high availability.

3

Interface & Access Layer

Allow authorized parties (regulators, manufacturers, recyclers, etc.) to securely access required information through standardized APIs and user interfaces.

Benefits of Battery Passport

Battery passports not only help companies meet regulatory requirements but also bring substantial business value and competitive advantages.

Market Access Assurance

Ensure compliance with EU regulatory requirements for smooth entry into European markets and avoid penalties.

Brand Value Enhancement

Demonstrate commitment to sustainability and responsible supply chains, enhancing brand reputation.

Resource Efficiency Optimization

Reduce raw material costs and environmental impact through better recycling and reuse processes.

Enhanced Customer Trust

Provide transparent product information to enhance trust and loyalty among B2B and B2C customers.

Our Battery Passport Services

SineFine Technology provides comprehensive battery passport solutions to help companies successfully meet EU regulatory requirements, achieve compliance and gain competitive advantages.

Compliance Consulting

Compliance Consulting

In-depth interpretation of EU battery regulation requirements, assessment of current compliance status, development of personalized compliance roadmaps.

Data Management Solutions

Data Management Solutions

Provide data collection, verification, storage and management systems to ensure compliance with battery passport data requirements and format standards.

Technical Implementation

Technical Implementation

Assist companies in integrating battery passport technology platforms, including system integration, data migration and user training support.

Compliance Audit & Verification

Compliance Audit & Verification

Regular audits of battery passport data accuracy and completeness, providing independent verification reports to ensure ongoing compliance.

Training & Capacity Building

Training & Capacity Building

Provide customized training courses to help employees master battery passport knowledge and skills, building internal expertise.

Continuous Monitoring & Updates

Continuous Monitoring & Updates

Track regulatory changes and technological developments, providing continuous updates and optimization services for battery passport systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about battery passports to help you quickly understand relevant knowledge.

Ready to Implement Battery Passport?

Contact our expert team for personalized battery passport solutions to ensure your products successfully enter the EU market.

  • Free compliance assessment
  • Customized solutions
  • Full implementation support
  • China-EU regulatory expert team

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