From 18 February 2027, each LMT battery, EV battery and industrial battery above 2 kWh placed on the EU market or put into service must have a battery passport. The passport combines model-level and battery-specific information with access rules set by the Batteries Regulation.
Which batteries need a passport?
Article 77 covers light-means-of-transport batteries, electric-vehicle batteries and industrial batteries with a capacity above 2 kWh. Check definitions, exclusions and transitional facts against the current consolidated Regulation for the product in question.
What information belongs in a battery passport?
Annex XIII separates public information from information limited to notified bodies, authorities and people with a legitimate interest. Teams therefore need both a data model and a deliberate access and redaction policy.
How can DPP Shield support preparation?
DPP Shield stores versioned passport data and evidence, applies review gates, supports item-level identifiers and carriers, and preserves the public release while updates are reviewed. The operator remains responsible for completeness, accuracy and legal scope.
Frequently asked questions
What is the battery passport deadline?
The Article 77 requirement applies from 18 February 2027 to the battery categories named by the Regulation.
Is all battery passport data public?
No. Annex XIII defines public and restricted information groups.