The next major compliance change for European e-bike batteries is the Digital Battery Passport. Under the EU Batteries Regulation, each light-means-of-transport battery placed on the EU market from 18 February 2027 must have an electronic battery passport.
The European Commission says the passport will be connected to the battery through a QR code and can include battery identification, technical characteristics, performance, durability, repair, reuse, recycling and sustainability information. In August 2026, the Commission published updated guidance to help economic operators prepare.
For e-bike manufacturers and importers, this is not just a labeling exercise. Battery data needs to be structured and maintained throughout the product lifecycle, making traceability systems increasingly valuable.
Why this matters for e-bike brands, importers and factories
Start mapping battery model, supplier, production and performance data before 2027.
Confirm which economic operator will create and maintain the passport for EU-market batteries.
Use traceability and repairability as sales arguments with European brands.