Changelog
What's New
New features, improvements, and bug fixes: everything that's changed in DPP Hero.
Subscribe to changes as an RSS feedCatalogs for hazardous substances
You now choose impact and precautionary statements from the CLP catalog, ready-made sentences from the phrase catalog fill the gaps, and the passport page, PDF and export show the wording.
Hazardous substances on the passport page
The passport page, the preview and the PDF now also show impact and precautionary statements for every hazardous substance, fully readable on a phone.
Impact and precautionary statements via API
The API accepts new impact and precautionary statements only as codes from the CLP catalog, gaps need at least three letters or a digit, numeric gaps a number.
Open entries in the data request
In the data request, suppliers now edit an incompletely saved list entry in full and replace it in its place, while completed entries stay locked.
Chemistry and component via API
For chemistry, component and other list fields without free text, the API now accepts only values from the list, while other values already saved remain allowed unchanged.
Create a copy via API
You can now send a battery passport or a model without passport retrieved via the API back unchanged to create a copy, only the product image is uploaded again.
Export for the 2027 deadline
The data export now follows the version of the BatteryPass-Ready standard for the February 18, 2027 deadline in all five battery categories.
New required fields under BatteryPass-Ready
Precautionary statements for hazardous substances and, for industrial batteries without BMS, the increase of internal resistance are now required, and affected passports show “Update needed”.
Manufacturing date for batteries without passport
If the date of manufacture is only on the battery, the model names its place, for example the batch number, instead of month and year, and the model page shows it.
Chemistry list for batteries without passport
Models without a passport use chemistry names such as “Li-ion NMC” from the EU draft, the country is enough for the manufacturing facility, and safety instructions appear on the model page.
Files in the supplier request
Suppliers upload files directly in the data request and answer yes/no questions themselves, and the lists appear as in the editor.
English for international visitors
Anyone scanning the QR code with a browser language other than German or Chinese sees the passport or model page in English.
Access levels in the API reference
The API reference states for every non-public field who may see it, and the battery passport PDF marks these fields the same way.
Re-sign several passports at once
In the product list you can re-sign selected or all passports with one click. Up to 25 passports are signed within seconds, larger batches run in the background with a progress bar.
Notice when a signature needs renewing
If passport data or company data change, the passport shows the notice “Signature invalid” with the “Re-sign” button right next to it.
Export in BatteryPass-Ready v2.0.1
The data export now follows version 2.0.1 of the BatteryPass-Ready standard, verified for all five battery categories.
Missing required fields before publishing
The publish dialog lists every missing required field and takes you there with one click.
Passport preview in your language
Opening a passport from the dashboard shows the public passport page in the dashboard language you have set.
Batteries without passport
Portable, starter and industrial batteries up to 2 kWh now have their own class: capture all legally required information on one page, and one QR code per model leads to the public model page.
Supplier request for model data
Send a model’s missing information to your supplier as a single link; the recipient only sees the requested fields.
API and CSV for the new class
Create and maintain models without a passport via API and CSV import, with a dedicated template and import guide.
Error reference and OpenAPI now public
The developer page now shows without signing in: the eight main error codes with object shape and correlation_id, the list parameters including page sizes, and a link to openapi.json. Previously this was only available in the dashboard.
Export in BatteryPass-Ready v2.0 format
Data export now follows the current BatteryPass-Ready v2.0 standard, verified for all five battery categories.
Required fields aligned field-by-field with EU rules
Which fields are required, conditional or optional now follows the EU Battery Regulation field-by-field per battery type, for example for the warranty period and recycled-content shares.
Five new Annex XIII fields
Five additional data points under Annex XIII of the EU Battery Regulation can now be captured and displayed in the passport.
Preview exactly like the public passport
The preview shows the passport exactly as outsiders see it; confidential data is already filtered on the server.
EU format status at a glance
An expandable banner explains the status of the official EU data format, and fields that are not yet legally binding are clearly marked as currently optional.
Consistent units everywhere
Editor, public passport and PDF show all measurements consistently with the proper units such as kWh, Ah or %/month.
Follow-up emails to multiple recipients
Reminder emails for pending data can be sent to multiple recipients, and the link leads straight to the target even after a login.
Your Own Domain
Battery passports and QR codes can run on your own domain, available from the Business plan.
Industrial Battery without BMS
Battery passports now also for industrial batteries without a battery management system, with matching fields.
Substances of Concern
The public passport page shows substances of concern, as set out in the EU Battery Regulation.
Fields per Battery Type
Editor, share link and passport show only the fields that apply to the selected battery type.
New Passport Fields
Newly captured: operating temperature, deep discharges, incident info and the location number (GLN) per site.
New Required Fields Alert
When new required fields arrive, the passport stays online and a banner leads straight to the first missing field.
Safer Type Switch
Before switching battery type, a dialog shows which captured values no longer apply, to keep or delete.
Extended Signature
Newly signed passports also cover site and company data, the authenticity check detects changes to them.
Bulk QR Export
Download QR codes for many passports at once as a ZIP, as PNG or SVG, via selection or search on the export tab.
Passport History via API
Retrieve the published state of a battery passport for any past date via API.
Lookup by Article Number
Systems retrieve a passport directly via GTIN and serial number, individually or as a list for many products.
BatteryPass Export v1.3
Export published passports in BatteryPass format v1.3 via API, with automatic checks before the export.
Monthly passport quota
Paid plans reset monthly and only published passports count against the limit; drafts stay free. The dashboard shows the remaining quota.
30-day grace period after cancellation
After cancellation, published passports stay online for 30 days and go live again automatically once payment resumes.
Secure card payment with 3D Secure
Checkout uses card payment with 3D Secure confirmation.
Coupon codes at checkout
A coupon code can be redeemed directly in the checkout form when purchasing a plan.
New dashboard design
Overview, passport table, sidebar and dialogs now share a calmer, consistent design with better display on phones and tablets.
Activity log
Key actions such as publishing, signing and data changes are traceable per passport in an activity log.
Machine-readable passport
The public battery passport can be read automatically by other systems in the DIN SPEC format.
Overview when sharing
When sharing, each field shows what the recipient sees and what they can still complete.
Prepare QR Code
Create and print QR codes before publishing. They stay valid once the product is published.
Battery Condition
Capture dynamic condition data like state of charge, capacity fade and cycles, shown in the product passport.
GS1 Digital Link
QR codes now follow the GS1 standard. GTIN and serial number uniquely identify every battery.
Battery Condition API
Update condition data automatically from the battery management system (BMS) via API.
More Precise Checks
Product data is checked more precisely against DIN SPEC 99100: in the editor, CSV import and when sharing.
Getting Started
Checklist on the overview page, showing the next steps from profile setup to finished product.
Support System
Submit requests directly in your dashboard, with ticket number, screenshot upload, and reply via email.
System Integrations & API
Connect products directly with internal systems, for creation, updates, and export via API.
Faster Dashboard
Optimized load times and more responsive data entry across the editor.
Chinese (zh)
Full localization including blog, legal pages, and dashboard.
Instant Input Checks
Inputs are checked as soon as you save, and affected fields are highlighted immediately.