Which batteries need a battery passport?
From 18 February 2027, LMT batteries, electric vehicle batteries and industrial batteries above 2 kWh need a battery passport to be placed on the EU market; other batteries need no passport but must carry a QR code from the same day. Find the type your battery belongs to.
Four battery types
- Passport needed
LMT batteries (e-bikes and similar)
- Covers
- Sealed traction batteries of light means of transport such as e-bikes and e-scooters, 25 kg or less.
- Rule
- A passport whatever the capacity.
88 passport fields apply
- Passport above 2 kWh
Industrial and home storage
- Covers
- Home storage, commercial storage and other batteries for industrial uses. Home storage counts as industrial whatever its weight.
- Rule
- Above 2 kWh: a passport. Up to 2 kWh: a QR code only.
88 passport fields apply
- Passport needed
EV batteries
- Covers
- Traction batteries of electric and hybrid cars, and traction batteries above 25 kg of L-category vehicles.
- Rule
- A passport whatever the capacity.
87 passport fields apply
- No passport, QR code needed
No passport needed
- Covers
- Portable batteries, industrial batteries up to 2 kWh, starter (SLI) batteries and others.
- Rule
- No passport, but a QR code that opens the label and compliance information.
The QR code applies to every battery (Battery Regulation Art. 13(6)); the battery passport is Art. 77(1).
Still not sure? Ask us.
Tell us about your product and we say which category it falls in, whether it needs a passport and by when.
