EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542
Your Battery Passport. Mapped. Signed. Registered. Before the Deadline.
Generating a battery passport from clean data takes minutes. Getting clean data out of supplier PDFs, ERP exports, and test reports takes months — that's the part PassportLab handles for you. We map what you send against every Annex XIII field, flag every gap, and hand back a signed, registry-ready passport.
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What is a Digital Battery Passport?
The regulation explained in plain language
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 requires a machine-readable DPP for batteries placed on the EU market. The passport is accessed via a QR code and must contain verified, cryptographically signed data.
Who is affected?
Any manufacturer, importer, or authorised representative placing industrial batteries (≥2 kWh), EV batteries, or LMT batteries on the EU market.
When does it apply?
18 February 2027 for industrial batteries, EV batteries, and light means of transport (LMT) batteries alike.
What must the QR code contain?
A URL that resolves to the DPP JSON data — hosted for at least 10 years after the last date of manufacture.
Is verification required?
Yes. Data must be signed with a W3C Verifiable Credential. PassportLab uses Ed25519 + dual-proof VC 2.0 with DID:Web.
EU Common Information Repository
Each DPP must be registered in the EU DPP Registry with your EORI number, live URL, and backup URL.
Role-based data access
Consumers see a subset of fields. Customs, market surveillance, and notified bodies see additional data layers — controlled via SD-JWT selective disclosure.
Annex XIII Data Requirements
Every mandatory field — pre-built in PassportLab
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, Annex XIII defines the exact data points required in a Digital Battery Passport. PassportLab's battery schema enforces all of them.
Carbon Footprint
Carbon footprint in kg CO₂e per kWh
Mandatory (since Feb 2025)
Carbon Footprint
Calculation method reference (ISO 14067 / PEF)
Mandatory (since Feb 2025)
Carbon Footprint
Life cycle phase breakdown
Mandatory (since Feb 2025)
Recycled Content
% Cobalt from recycled sources
Declaration from Aug 2028 · minimums from Aug 2031
Recycled Content
% Lithium from recycled sources
Declaration from Aug 2028 · minimums from Aug 2031
Recycled Content
% Nickel from recycled sources
Declaration from Aug 2028 · minimums from Aug 2031
Recycled Content
% Lead from recycled sources
Declaration from Aug 2028 · minimums from Aug 2031
State of Health
Initial rated capacity (Ah)
Mandatory
State of Health
Expected cycle life at reference conditions
Mandatory
State of Health
State of health methodology
Mandatory
Responsible Sourcing
Responsible sourcing declaration
Mandatory
Responsible Sourcing
Conformity certificate reference
Mandatory
Repairability
Disassembly and dismantling information
Mandatory
Repairability
Safety instructions for replacement
Mandatory
Identification
Battery model identifier
Mandatory
Identification
Manufacturing date (month/year)
Mandatory
Identification
Economic operator EORI / LEI
Mandatory
End of Life
Collection and recycling information
Mandatory
Source: Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, Annex XIII — Data requirements for the battery passport. Full regulation overview →
How the Workflow Works
From raw product data to a compliant, registered battery passport
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Send us what you have
PDFs, spreadsheets, ERP exports, supplier emails — in any format. Enter it yourself through the form wizard and bulk CSV import, or have your PassportLab specialist map it for you. Every Annex XIII field carries a tooltip explaining the exact regulatory requirement.
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We find every gap before you publish
Your data is checked against the EU Battery Regulation Annex XIII schema in real time. Missing or non-conforming fields are flagged and explained — not discovered after submission to the registry.
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Cryptographic signing
Each battery passport is signed with Ed25519 + W3C VC 2.0 dual proof, anchored to your DID:Web document. Verifiable by any conformant VC verifier.
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QR code and GS1 Digital Link generation
PassportLab generates a GS1-compliant Digital Link QR code that resolves to your hosted DPP JSON — or your RFID tag encoding parameters if you use RAIN RFID.
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EU DPP Registry registration payload via CIRPASS-2
PassportLab builds a CIRPASS-2-format registration payload for your DPP, using your organisation's EORI number; submission runs via the EU DPP Registry API once your organisation's QSealC-based operator registration is in place.
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Role-based access control
Consumers, retailers, customs authorities, and market surveillance bodies each receive a filtered view — managed through SD-JWT selective disclosure without exposing sensitive supplier data.
Built-in Compliance Checks
Schema validation before you publish
PassportLab validates every battery passport against the full Annex XIII schema before it goes live. Errors are shown at field level — not after submission to the registry.
- Carbon footprint with calculation method reference
- Recycled content % for Cobalt, Lithium, Nickel, Lead
- State of Health methodology and rated capacity
- Responsible sourcing declaration with certificate reference
- Disassembly instructions (safety-classified)
- Economic operator chain (≥1 operator required)
- EU DPP Registry registration status tracking
- Backup URL reachability check
Schema validation passed
Battery identifier & GTIN
Carbon footprint per kWh
Recycled content declaration
State-of-health parameters
Due diligence documentation
Dismantling & repair informationMissing manufacturer disassembly sequence
How We Compare
PassportLab vs. alternatives for Battery DPP
| Capability | PassportLab | Excel / PDF | Custom build |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annex XIII schema enforcement | Manual | ||
| W3C VC 2.0 + Ed25519 signing | 6–12 months | ||
| GS1 Digital Link QR code | Additional cost | ||
| EU DPP Registry (CIRPASS-2 format) registration payload | ✓ Ready | Not available | |
| Role-based SD-JWT access | Complex | ||
| 10-year data hosting SLA | Self-managed | ||
| Time to first DPP | < 10 min | N/A | 6–18 months |
| Monthly cost | From €149 | Free (non-compliant) | High |
Pricing
Battery passports, kept compliant — at a price that scales with you.
Starter
€149/mo
Up to 100 battery passports
- Every Annex XIII field mapped and validated
- W3C VC 2.0 signing handled for you
- GS1 Digital Link QR codes generated automatically
- EU DPP Registry-ready payload (CIRPASS-2 format)
- 10-year data hosting, kept current as regulation changes
All plans include EU-hosted storage, EU DPP Registry-ready DPPs (CIRPASS-2 format), and unlimited QR code scans. See full pricing →
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