EU Battery Passport Countdown Begins: Chinese Enterprises Face Major Compliance Challenge

[Regulatory Policy] The EU's New Batteries Regulation mandates the compulsory implementation of a battery passport system starting February 18, 2027.

Key Development: February 18, 2027 Becomes Make-or-Break Deadline for Chinese Battery Exports

Traction batteries exported to the EU must disclose data across five mandatory dimensions via an on-battery QR code: basic identity, traceability of lithium, cobalt, and nickel, full lifecycle carbon footprint, proportion of recycled materials, and recyclability performance—none can be omitted.

Critical Statistic: Europe Accounts for 42.1% of China’s Battery Exports (2025)

A significant increase from 14.9% in 2020, underscoring the urgency of compliance. Any missing data or failure to meet calculation standards at any stage will result in products being barred from the EU Single Market.

Strategic Foundation: End-to-End Digital Oversight Leaves No Gaps

The regulation enforces four stringent requirements: carbon footprint control, supply chain due diligence, mandated ratios of recycled content, and comprehensive information disclosure. According to Liu Kai, an expert from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, companies “cannot bypass compliance at any stage.”