Battery Passport 2027
Are Your Products Ready?
The Battery Passport Is More than Just a Qr Code - It Marks the Beginning of a Digital Product Strategy
The launch of the EU DPP Registry marks the start of the next phase of the European Battery Regulation. Starting on February 18, 2027, the digital battery passport will become mandatory for certain battery categories, marking the first concrete application of the European Digital Product Passport (DPP). For companies, however, this is far more than just the implementation of a single regulation: The battery passport marks the beginning of a broader concept of digital product information that will be gradually expanded to include additional product groups in the coming years. At the same time, the relevant technical specifications, standards, and implementation regulations are continuously evolving.
For many companies, the first question that arises is:
How can we meet regulatory requirements on time and in a technically reliable manner?
This is exactly where Arvato Systems supports companies—as a technical implementation partner on equal footing.
From Compliance to Commerce
Companies invest significant time and resources in implementing regulatory requirements. These investments should not be made solely to comply with legal requirements.
We are convinced that those who harmonize product data, integrate systems, and establish digital processes today are simultaneously laying the foundation for future digital services and new business models.
The Window of Opportunity Is Getting Smaller
With the launch of the EU-DPP Registry, the practical implementation phase has begun.
Companies must now lay the groundwork to provide battery passport information in a structured, machine-readable format that is available over the long term. At the same time, regulatory and technical requirements are constantly evolving. Those who begin preparations now will lay the groundwork for timely and sustainable implementation.
The digital battery passport will be valid starting February 18, 2027 for:
Every company has an established system landscape. ERP systems, PIM, PLM, production systems, and supplier portals already fulfill important functions today. Our approach: We don’t replace existing solutions; instead, we integrate them—to create a technical solution that works in the long term.
Open. Integrated. Future-Proof—the Battery Passport in the Right Ecosystem
Open Architecture Approach
Not every requirement needs to be met by a single solution. That is why we take an open architecture approach. For the core technical functions of the Battery Passport, we provide a streamlined DPPaaS solution ."
Custom Solutions
In addition to our DPPaaS solution, we offer aroma®, our own solution for modern order management and omnichannel commerce. With this, we help companies orchestrate their sales and fulfillment processes and lay the foundation for digital commerce scenarios—from traditional omnichannel commerce to social commerce and agentic commerce.
Strong Partners
In addition, we collaborate with a strong network of established technology partners. Depending on the objectives, we integrate solutions for product information management, product experience management, analytics, or ESG and compliance requirements (e.g., in the area of sustainability reporting) into a unified overall architecture.
FAQ on the 2027 Battery Passport
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Which batteries are affected?
The digital battery passport will be valid starting February 18, 2027 for, among other things, batteries in electric vehicles, industrial batteries with a capacity exceeding 2 kWh, and batteries for light-duty vehicles.
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Do I have to implement a completely new platform?
Not necessarily. In many companies, the necessary information is already available in existing systems. The key is to integrate and make it available in a structured way.
The Battery Passport requires a standardized database that will be available over the long term. Information from development, production, procurement, the supply chain, quality, and service, as well as relevant compliance data, must be consolidated, maintained, and available throughout the entire product lifecycle.
This makes the battery passport the catalyst for a modern data and system architecture.
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Do existing systems need to be replaced?
No. In most cases, ERP, PIM, PLM, production, or document management systems can continue to be used and integrated via standardized interfaces.
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What is the biggest technical challenge in implementing a battery passport?
Much of the discussion surrounding the battery passport centers on data attributes, QR codes, or legal deadlines. The real challenge, however, lies elsewhere. Companies must continuously consolidate information from a wide variety of sources and keep it up to date.
Typical data sources include, among others:
- ERP and SAP Systems
- Product Information Management (PIM)
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Battery Management Systems (BMS)
- Document Management
- Supplier Portals
- Quality and Service Data
The task is to
- Provide data consistently,
- Connecting systems to one another,
- To track changes in a transparent manner,
- Making information available over the long term
- and to be able to flexibly meet future requirements.
The Battery Passport is therefore, first and foremost, an integration project.
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Can the Battery Passport lead to more than just compliance with regulatory requirements?
Yes. Is product data for the Battery Passport is available in a structured format, numerous other use cases arise:
Digital Customer Services
Service and Maintenance Portals
Spare Parts Management
Product Experience
Omnichannel Commerce
Social Commerce
Agentic Commerce
AI-powered product information
Sustainability and ESG Applications
That is why we do not view the Battery Passport as an end point, but rather as the starting point of a long-term digital product strategy.
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How does Arvato Systems provide support?
We work with companies as a technical partner on an equal footing.
We analyze existing system landscapes, integrate relevant data sources, provide support for the technical implementation of regulatory requirements, and work with our customers to create a future-proof architecture. In doing so, we combine our own solutions—such as our DPPaaS solution, our order management and omnichannel solution (aroma), and others—with the technologies of leading partners.
This ensures that you don't end up with a siloed solution, but rather a reliable, future-proof foundation for your company's digital transformation.
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Why Arvato Systems?
Battery passports are not an isolated IT project. They transform data flows, processes, and system landscapes. For many years, we have been supporting companies in the digitization of business-critical processes and the implementation of complex technical requirements. Our customers particularly value three things.
We're here to support you.
We don't view projects as mere software implementations. We support companies over the long term—from the initial idea through to full-scale operation and beyond.
We integrate.
Our strength lies in connecting existing systems and developing future-proof, stable architectures. Not every challenge requires a new platform. Often, the greatest value lies in intelligently interconnecting existing systems.
We think ahead.
For us, regulatory requirements are not an end in themselves. They are often the starting point for new digital opportunities. Together with our customers, we use them to develop solutions that create long-term value.
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