The transition toward electric mobility and renewable energy storage demands increasingly stringent sustainability standards. Within this context emerges the Battery Passport, a digital record that will become mandatory in the European Union starting in February 2027 for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, light means of transport (LMT) batteries, and industrial batteries with a capacity over 2 kWh.

In line with EU Regulation 2023/1542 and the DIN DKE SPEC 99100 technical specifications, this tool acts as a Digital Product Passport (DPP). Its purpose is to securely, transparently, and immutably store crucial data across the device’s entire lifecycle: from raw material origin and carbon footprint to dynamic state of health (SoH) and state of charge (SoC) data.

ECM: YOUR QUALIFIED TECHNICAL PARTNER

As a leading provider of certification services, ECM already offers integrated digital solutions to help companies meet this upcoming deadline. Through scalable cloud platforms and secure APIs, manufacturers can centralize both static and dynamic data while ensuring role-based, controlled access for authorities, recyclers, and consumers (via QR code).

The benefits are systemic: manufacturers mitigate compliance risks, fleet managers optimize second-hand residual value, and recyclers obtain precise data to recover critical materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel. The passport is therefore not merely a bureaucratic requirement, but the foundational infrastructure for a truly circular economy.

ADDING VALUE THROUGH CERTIFICATION

Independent certification represents a critical tool for mitigating risks across the supply chain and building trust in the final product. For automotive OEMs and battery manufacturers, it means relying on a partner capable of supporting them every step of the way—from interpreting regulatory requirements to conducting testing, auditing, and conformity assessment.

To directly support these needs, ECM relies on its own in-house accredited testing laboratory (No. 121697), specifically equipped to perform battery testing and verification in accordance with the main applicable standards.

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ECM experts support automotive manufacturers, battery producers, and supply chain vendors through the testing, auditing, conformity assessment, and CE marking required by Regulation (EU) 2023/1542.