Mandatory from 18 Feb 2027

Battery passport for e-bikes
& light means of transport.

E-bike, e-scooter and other LMT batteries need a battery passport from 18 February 2027 — including imported ones. DPP Hero structures your data based on DIN SPEC 99100.

Deadline

18 Feb 2027

EU Battery Regulation

Category

LMT

Light means of transport

Self-service

From EUR0

1 product free

Which batteries are in scope?

EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 - LMT category

Quick check
  • E-bike and pedelec

    Traction batteries of all designs

  • E-scooter and e-moped

    Light electric micromobility vehicles

  • Cargo bike systems

    Including multi-battery configurations

  • Class L vehicles

    Motor-driven or assisted by motor and muscle power

  • Replacement batteries

    Placed on market as standalone batteries

  • Tool and device batteries

    Not covered by passport obligations

Also applies to imports from outside the EUResponsible party: the economic operator placing on market

What applies to LMT batteries from February 2027

EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 requires a digital battery passport for every newly placed LMT battery - accessible via QR code on the battery. Details: Battery passport for e-bikes and e-scooters (LMT)

Legal basis

EU 2023/1542

Article 77, LMT category - independent of battery capacity

Scope

Newly placed on market

Already sold batteries do not need retrofitting

Import

Importer is liable

Importing batteries into the EU makes you the responsible economic operator

Access

QR code on battery

Public product page with role-based access levels

What e-bike and LMT manufacturers must document

Many models, annual variants and overseas cells: in LMT, scale is the challenge. Structured capture is key.

Identification

Unique model identity

GTIN, serial numbers and manufacturer details per battery model.

Materials

Supplier cell chemistry

Share links let suppliers add chemistry and sourcing data directly.

CO2

Model-level carbon footprint

Capture LCA balance, performance class and lifecycle stages in structured form.

Circularity

Spare parts and recycling

Include dismantling info, spare-part availability and end-of-life guidance.

Performance

Capacity and cycle life

Energy, voltage, cycle life and temperature ranges fully documented.

Labeling

QR code on each battery

Each published product receives a public URL and downloadable QR code.

Many models?

Process entire catalogs in one workflow

Duplicate yearly variants and import model ranges via CSV or REST API.

View pricing

Capture, export, share - no IT project

DPP Hero is a creation and management tool for digital product passports: self-service, ready to use, hosted in German data centers.

Guided data capture

Seven guided steps with clear field explanations.

  • Auto-save with conflict detection
  • Supplier links for direct partner input
  • CSV import and REST API for complete catalogs

Export in your formats

Your structured data remains exportable at all times.

  • JSON in BatteryPass Data Model format
  • PDF for internal documentation
  • Data export at any time

QR code and public product page

Each published product gets a public URL and downloadable QR code.

  • GS1 Digital Link identification standard
  • QR code as PNG or SVG
  • Hosting and product pages included in all plans

Frequently asked questions about e-bike and LMT passports

Does the battery passport requirement really apply to e-bike batteries?

Yes. LMT batteries such as those used in e-bikes, pedelecs and e-scooters are explicitly in scope from 18 February 2027.

We import batteries from China - does this affect us?

Yes, especially. Importing batteries into the EU makes you the responsible economic operator. See battery passport obligations for importers.

Do separately sold replacement batteries need their own passport?

Yes. A replacement battery newly placed on the market from 18 February 2027 needs its own battery passport.

Do already sold batteries require retrofitting?

No. The requirement applies only to batteries newly placed on the market from the deadline onward.

We have dozens of battery models - how much effort is this?

With DPP Hero, you complete the first model in a guided flow and then create variants via duplication or CSV import. Full details on the pricing page.

Ready before the 2027 season?

Create your account, capture battery data based on DIN SPEC 99100, and publish - 1 product free forever with all features included.