EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542

The digital battery passport for every battery

Mandatory from February 2027. Batteriepasswerk is the battery passport software for manufacturers: create EU-compliant battery passports per unit - with QR code, aligned with DIN DKE SPEC 99100, no IT project required.

EU hostingDIN DKE SPEC 99100GS1 Digital Link
app.batteriepasswerk.com/dashboard
62%
Example Mobility GmbHOverall readiness · Live
8Crit.
5Supp.
12Review
3Ready
BR-48V-720Whpass.batteriepasswerk.com/p/br-48v-720wh
Stichtag EU-Batterieverordnung - 18. Februar 2027
204Tage
11Std
20Min
40Sek
The starting point

The battery passport is mandatory - the data is not yet ready.

01

Passport + QR per unit

Every single battery needs its own passport and a unique QR code - not the model, the unit.

02

Data is scattered

Information sits in certificates, spreadsheets and with suppliers - barely anyone keeps it in one place.

03

Enterprise tools are too slow

Large compliance platforms are expensive and sluggish. Mid-sized companies need something that runs in days, not quarters.

The pain point

Why almost no one delivers this reliably today.

Three realities make the battery passport hard - and they all hit at the same time. That is exactly where we come in.

01 · Today

Data sits in 6+ sources.

Material certificates as PDFs, BOMs in Excel, LCA values from a consultant, supplier answers in email, serials from the ERP. No one keeps it in one place.

Manual consolidation per model: 3–8 weeks.
02 · Volume

One passport per unit - not per model.

The passport is physical, per battery. A single approved model spawns thousands of serialised passports with a unique QR - ready to print or engrave.

Mass generation instead of copy-paste.
03 · Audit

Market surveillance can check at any time.

Deadline18 Feb 2027no transition period
  • Tier-1Cell makercomplete
  • Tier-2BMS supplierin review
  • Tier-3Housing plantdata missing

Authorities, recyclers and customers all read the same QR - but in different roles. Gaps in the supply chain mean a shipment stop and personal liability for management.

A single missing value blocks the whole shipment.
~ 250mandatory data fieldsEU 2023/1542 · DIN DKE SPEC 99100
5–12suppliers per BOMscattered across Tier-1 to Tier-3
18 Feb 27deadlinepassport mandatory per unit

This is exactly where Batteriepasswerk steps in - one data layer, one passport, one QR per unit.

The solution - in three steps

Create a battery passport: from bill of materials to finished passport - automated.

  1. 01

    Create a model

    Maintain master data once - structured to DIN DKE SPEC 99100. Materials, chemistry, performance, due diligence.

    Once per model
  2. 02

    Import serial numbers

    Upload a CSV or Excel - and Batteriepasswerk generates thousands of passports including unique QR codes automatically.

    Thousands at once
  3. 03

    Ship the QR codes

    Print- and engraving-ready codes, plus the public passport page with role-based access for authorities and recyclers.

    Per unit, GS1
Product preview

See at a glance which passports are ready - and where data is still missing.

The readiness cockpit shows the status of every battery against the criteria of the EU regulation. And with one click you switch to the public passport page — exactly what appears after scanning the QR code on the battery.

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EM
Example Mobility GmbHPassport readiness · Week 24
Live sync
62%
Overall readiness
28 passports in progress
ReadyReviewSupplierCritical
8Critical missing
5Supplier pending
12In review
3Passport ready
Modelssorted by readiness
BR-48V-720WhLMT · Li-Ion NMC
64%
Supplier
ESS-10K-WallBESS · LFP
78%
Review
IND-200-RACKIndustrial · NMC
91%
Ready
BR-48V-720WhSupplier
Chemistry
Li-Ion NMC
Capacity
0.72 kWh
Category
LMT
64%+8% this week
Digital Battery PassportResolver · GS1 Digital Link
pass.batteriepasswerk.com/p/br-48v-720wh
Modules & features

Everything the passport needs - nothing that slows you down.

Mass serialisation

CSV or API in, one passport per unit with a unique QR code out - thousands at a time.

GS1 QR & role-based passport page

Resolvable QR codes per GS1 Digital Link, with the regulation's three access levels: the public sees basic data, recyclers and inspectors with a legitimate interest get disassembly and material data, market surveillance sees the full passport.

coming soon

Certificate upload with data extraction

Upload supplier certificates - relevant values are taken into the passport automatically via OCR/AI.

Supplier self-service

Suppliers deliver missing data via a link - no account or login required.

coming soon

Catena-X / AAS export

Compatible with Catena-X and the Asset Administration Shell - ready for tomorrow's data space.

Audit trail & data integrity

Every change logged audit-proof, every version sealed in a SHA-256 hash chain - tamper-evident and publicly verifiable.

Use cases

For everyone placing batteries on the market.

Storage (BESS)

Stationary storage above 2 kWh - passports per rack and module, serialised automatically.

Learn more

LMT

High volumes, small packs. Mass QR codes ready to print and engrave per unit.

Learn more

Industrial batteries

Complex bills of material and due diligence - structured to DIN DKE SPEC 99100.

Learn more

Suppliers

Pass data on to manufacturers or generate your own passports as a placer on the market.

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Supply Chain Trust & Assurance

Data auditors can trust - cryptographically proven.

Authorities, OEM buyers and recyclers rely on your passport data. That is why Batteriepasswerk seals every change in a SHA-256 hash chain: tamper-evident, audit-proof and publicly verifiable - without blockchain overhead.

01

Sealed versions

Every change to a model or passport creates a new version. Its SHA-256 hash includes the hash of its predecessor - retroactive edits break the chain and surface immediately.

02

Audit-proof audit trail

Who, what, when: recorded automatically at the database level, append-only, impossible to delete or overwrite. Enforced in the platform core, not in app code.

03

Publicly verifiable

Every passport page carries its integrity proof, and an open verification endpoint validates the full chain on demand - for auditors without an account.

04

Traceable provenance

Supplier data and certificates with source and timestamp; professional access by recyclers and authorities is approved individually and logged without gaps.

How the hash chain works

Built for Art. 78 (g)/(h) of EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542: protection against manipulation and traceability of every change.

Trust anchor

Compliant - and connectable.

Structured to EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 and DIN DKE SPEC 99100, QR per GS1 Digital Link, data hosted in the EU. Compatible with Catena-X and the Asset Administration Shell - without an enterprise IT project.

Compliance in detail
  • Mandatory fields & deadlines coveredEU Regulation 2023/1542
  • Passport data structureDIN DKE SPEC 99100
  • Resolvable QR code per unitGS1 Digital Link
  • Public · Recyclers · AuthoritiesRole-based access
Pricing

Clearly calculable - from first passport to full series.

Start for free. Scale per passport once the volume arrives. Every passport is a fully-fledged Digital Product Passport (DPP) - no setup fees, no IT project.

Try it out

Pilot

€0/ month

Create your first passport for free.

  • 1 battery model
  • up to 25 passports / year
  • GS1 Digital Link QR & public passport page
  • SHA-256 integrity proof on the passport page
  • EU hosting in Germany
  • JSON / CSV export
  • Community support (FAQ, docs)
Start for free
Group / high volume

Enterprise

from €1,290/ month

For groups, high volume and data space integration.

  • Everything in Pro, plus:
  • Unlimited models
  • Passport volume by agreement
  • Unlimited accounts
  • REST API for ERP / MES · in preparation
  • Catena-X / AAS submodel export · in preparation
  • Annex X due diligence workflow · in preparation
  • SSO login (SAML)
  • Audit mode for authorities
  • Custom subdomain (e.g. pass.customer.com)
  • SLA 99.9% & dedicated CSM
Contact sales

All prices per month excl. VAT. · Passport quotas apply per contract year. · Volume add-on kicks in automatically when exceeded (€0.05 / passport) - no forced upgrade. · Higher volumes and group contracts on request.

We ship the core passport (model template, bulk import, GS1 QR, public passport page) today. OCR certificate intake, Catena-X export and ERP API are in active development and will roll out in 2027 - aligned with the 18 February 2027 deadline. Early customers receive special conditions.

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Which battery categories?
Passports per year2,000
Number of models5
151530+
Frequently asked

What manufacturers ask most.

Do I need a separate passport for every battery?
Yes. The EU Battery Regulation requires a separate digital battery passport with a QR code per unit - not per model. Batteriepasswerk serialises thousands of passports automatically from a single model template.
What exactly does the EU Battery Regulation say?
Regulation 2023/1542 mandates a digital battery passport for EV, LMT and industrial batteries above 2 kWh from 18 February 2027, accessible via a QR code on the battery.
Is the battery passport a Digital Product Passport (DPP)?
Yes. The battery passport is the EU's first legally mandatory Digital Product Passport (DPP). A unique identifier, a QR code as data carrier, role-based data access - exactly the architecture the Ecodesign Regulation (ESPR 2024/1781) will require for many more product groups. With Batteriepasswerk you already produce a fully-fledged DPP today.
Do you calculate the carbon footprint?
No. You provide the LCA figure from your own calculation - we store it in a structured way and display it in the passport in line with the regulation.
Is this DIN SPEC 99100 compliant?
Yes. The data structure follows DIN DKE SPEC 99100, the QR code follows GS1 Digital Link. Data is hosted in the EU.
Can I use public funding?
Onboarding and digitalisation projects can be eligible for funding depending on the region and programme. Please check eligibility individually - we can support with documentation.
How do I create or generate a digital battery passport?
With battery passport software like Batteriepasswerk: you set up a battery model once with the mandatory data from Annex XIII, and the solution generates serialised passports including a QR code (GS1 Digital Link) for every unit - EU-compliant under Regulation 2023/1542 and DIN DKE SPEC 99100, with no IT project of your own.
Who does the 2027 battery passport obligation apply to?
The battery passport obligation applies from 18 February 2027 to manufacturers, importers and distributors placing EV, LMT or industrial batteries above 2 kWh on the EU market. Anyone who has not implemented the EU Battery Regulation by then risks market exclusion and fines.
What should manufacturers look for when choosing battery passport software?
When comparing battery passport providers, four points matter: conformity with EU 2023/1542 and DIN DKE SPEC 99100, mass serialisation instead of one-by-one editing, GS1 Digital Link QR codes per unit, and EU hosting with role-based access. You can find a side-by-side comparison of the approaches on our comparison page.
Ready for 2027?

Create your first battery passport for free.

No IT project, no setup costs. Create a model, import serial numbers, ship the QR codes.