Annex XIII — Battery Passport Data Requirements
Annex XIII of Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 specifies the information that must be included in the battery passport. Via Article 77, this content applies to the categories that carry a battery-passport obligation from 18 February 2027 — LMT batteries, industrial batteries with a capacity greater than 2 kWh, and EV batteries. Annex XIII is not limited to industrial batteries.
This page provides a structured field-by-field reference for Annex XIII, using industrial batteries as the worked example, including the mandatory/recommended status of each field and where it appears in the Traceable platform. It does not list every Annex XIII item. These have no row below: the critical raw materials in point 1(b); the weight (point 1(a), through Annex VI Part A point 5); the reference test in point 1(j); the commercial warranty period for the calendar life (point 1(m)); the c-rate of the relevant cycle-life test (point 1(p)); the marking requirements (point 1(q)); part numbers and contact details for replacement spares (point 2(b)); the test reports in point 3; and the individual-battery status and use data in point 4(c) and (d). Read Annex XIII for the complete list.
This documentation is provided for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and does not constitute a compliance guarantee, certification, or attestation of conformity with Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. The Annex XIII field list reflects the Regulation as published; additional fields may be added by Commission delegated act. Operators remain solely responsible for their own compliance and should consult qualified regulatory counsel.
Understanding This Reference
Mandatory: Required by Annex XIII or the main articles of the regulation. A DPP missing a mandatory field does not comply with the regulation.
Recommended: Not explicitly required by Annex XIII but strongly recommended based on regulatory best practice, upcoming delegated act expectations, or market surveillance readiness. Leaving these fields blank may create compliance risk as delegated acts are finalised.
Traceable Location: The section and field of the Traceable DPP Builder's industrial battery template where this item is entered; "No field in the industrial template" means that template has no field for it.
Category 1: General Information
These fields identify the battery and its manufacturer. Annex XIII applies to the battery passport of each industrial battery with a capacity greater than 2 kWh; the authorised representative row is not an Annex XIII item.
| Field | Description | Mandatory? | Traceable Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery manufacturer name | Full legal name of the manufacturing entity | Mandatory | Manufacturer & Operator Details → Manufacturer Name |
| Manufacturer registered address | Registered address of the manufacturer | Mandatory | Manufacturer & Operator Details → Manufacturer Address |
| Manufacturer contact details | Email or phone for regulatory enquiries | Mandatory | Manufacturer & Operator Details → Manufacturer Email |
| Manufacturing facility location | Country and city/region of manufacture | Mandatory | Product Identification → Country of Manufacture; Manufacturer & Operator Details → Facility Identifier (GLN) |
| Battery model identifier | Model name or type designation used by the manufacturer | Mandatory | Product Identification → Model Number |
| Battery type | Classification: industrial stationary / industrial non-stationary / other | Mandatory | Product Identification → Battery Category; Industrial Application |
| Battery configuration | Number of cells, modules, and packs; series/parallel configuration | Mandatory | Materials & Composition → Number of Cells; Module Configuration |
| Battery cell technology | Active anode and cathode chemistry (e.g. NMC, LFP, NCA, lead-acid) | Mandatory | Materials & Composition → Battery Chemistry; Cathode Active Material; Anode Active Material |
| Battery capacity (rated) | Rated capacity in Ah at defined temperature and discharge rate (C-rate) | Mandatory | Performance & Durability → Rated Capacity (Ah) |
| Nominal voltage | Nominal operating voltage (V) | Mandatory | Performance & Durability → Nominal Voltage (V) |
| Maximum charge voltage | Maximum voltage at full charge (V) | Mandatory | Performance & Durability → Maximum Voltage (V) |
| Minimum discharge voltage | Minimum voltage at end of discharge (V) | Mandatory | Performance & Durability → Minimum Voltage (V) |
| Energy content | Total energy content (kWh) | Not an Annex XIII item (platform field) | Performance & Durability → Rated Energy (kWh) |
| Serial number | Unique identifier for the specific battery unit | Mandatory: batch or serial number, or product number or another element allowing identification (Art. 38(6)) | Product Identification → Serial Number |
| Date of manufacture | Month and year of manufacture | Mandatory | Product Identification → Date of Manufacture |
| Batch or lot number | Production batch identifier (where serial number is not unit-specific) | Recommended | Product Identification → Batch ID |
| Authorised representative | Name and address of EU authorised representative (for non-EU manufacturers) | Not an Annex XIII item; designation is optional (Art. 40(1)) | Manufacturer & Operator Details → Authorised Representative Name, Address and Email |
Category 2: Carbon Footprint
For rechargeable industrial batteries with a capacity greater than 2 kWh, except those with exclusively external storage, the carbon-footprint declaration applies from 18 February 2026 or 18 months after the date of entry into force either of the delegated act or of the implementing act respectively referred to in the fourth subparagraph, points (a) and (b), whichever is the latest (Article 7(1), second subparagraph, point (b)); for those with external storage, from 18 August 2030 or 18 months after the date of entry into force either of the delegated act or of the implementing act respectively referred to in the fourth subparagraph, points (a) and (b), whichever is the latest (point (d)). The performance class requirements apply from 18 August 2027 or 18 months after the date of entry into force either of the delegated act or of the implementing act respectively referred to in the fourth subparagraph, points (a) and (b), whichever is the latest (Article 7(2), third subparagraph, point (b)); for those with external storage, from 18 February 2032 or 18 months after the date of entry into force either of the delegated act or of the implementing act respectively referred to in the fourth subparagraph, points (a) and (b), whichever is the latest (point (d)). When each obligation binds depends on the entry into force of the delegated act and the implementing act referred to in the fourth subparagraph of Article 7(1) and of Article 7(2), points (a) and (b).
| Field | Description | Mandatory? | Traceable Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon footprint value | Total lifecycle carbon footprint in kg CO₂e per one kWh of the total energy provided by the battery over its expected service life | Mandatory (from 18 February 2026 or 18 months after the date of entry into force either of the delegated act or of the implementing act respectively referred to in the fourth subparagraph, points (a) and (b), whichever is the latest; Art. 7(1), second subparagraph, point (b)) | Carbon Footprint → Carbon Footprint Total (kg CO₂e/kWh) |
| Carbon footprint — raw material stage | Carbon footprint contribution from raw material extraction (kg CO₂e/kWh) | Mandatory (from the same date as the carbon footprint value; Art. 7(1), first subparagraph, point (e)) | Carbon Footprint → Carbon Footprint Breakdown |
| Carbon footprint — manufacturing stage | Carbon footprint contribution from cell and battery manufacturing (kg CO₂e/kWh) | Mandatory (from the same date as the carbon footprint value; Art. 7(1), first subparagraph, point (e)) | Carbon Footprint → Carbon Footprint Breakdown |
| Carbon footprint — transport stage | Carbon footprint contribution from logistics (kg CO₂e/kWh) | Mandatory (from the same date as the carbon footprint value; Art. 7(1), first subparagraph, point (e)) | Carbon Footprint → Carbon Footprint Breakdown |
| Carbon footprint — end-of-life stage | Carbon footprint contribution from end-of-life processing (kg CO₂e/kWh) | Mandatory (from the same date as the carbon footprint value; Art. 7(1), first subparagraph, point (e)) | Carbon Footprint → Carbon Footprint Breakdown |
| Carbon footprint performance class | Carbon footprint performance class; classes set by Commission delegated act, with category A being the best class (Annex II point 8) | Mandatory (from 18 August 2027 or 18 months after the date of entry into force either of the delegated act or of the implementing act respectively referred to in the fourth subparagraph, points (a) and (b), whichever is the latest; Art. 7(2), third subparagraph, point (b)) | Carbon Footprint → Carbon Footprint Performance Class |
| Carbon footprint study reference | Document identifier or URL of the supporting LCA or PEF study | Mandatory (from 18 February 2026 or 18 months after the date of entry into force either of the delegated act or of the implementing act respectively referred to in the fourth subparagraph, points (a) and (b), whichever is the latest; Art. 7(1), second subparagraph, point (b)) | No field in the industrial template (the EV template has a Life Cycle Assessment Report field) |
| Study methodology | Reference to the methodology used (e.g. PEF Category Rules for batteries) | Not required by Annex XIII (Art. 7(1), first subparagraph, points (a) to (g), do not list it) | Carbon Footprint → Carbon Footprint Methodology |
| Third-party verification status | Whether the carbon footprint has been independently verified | Not an Annex XIII item; conformity with Article 7 is assessed under Module D1 or Module G (Art. 17(2)) | Carbon Footprint → CF Verification Certificate |
| Verifying body name | Name and accreditation of the third-party verifier | Not an Annex XIII item; conformity with Article 7 is assessed under Module D1 or Module G (Art. 17(2)) | Carbon Footprint → Carbon Footprint Verification Body |
Category 3: Renewable Content
Annex XIII, point 1(f), includes the share of renewable content in the battery passport, without any condition on whether renewable materials are used.
| Field | Description | Mandatory? | Traceable Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of renewable content | Total percentage of battery mass derived from renewable (biobased) materials | Mandatory (Annex XIII point 1(f)) | Materials & Composition → Renewable Content (%) |
| Renewable material identification | Name and type of each renewable material used above threshold concentrations | Not required by Annex XIII (point 1(f) requires only the share of renewable content) | No field in the industrial template |
Category 4: Recycled Content
Recycled-content declaration applies from 18 August 2028 or 24 months after the date of entry into force of the delegated act referred to in the third subparagraph, whichever is the latest, under Article 8(1), to industrial batteries with a capacity greater than 2 kWh, except those with exclusively external storage, that contain cobalt, lead, lithium or nickel in active materials. The minimum recycled shares become enforceable from 18 August 2031, rising on 18 August 2036. LMT: declaration 18 August 2033; second-tier minimum shares 18 August 2036 only. Consult the current Official Journal text of Article 8 for the specific percentage thresholds applicable to each material and date.
| Field | Description | Mandatory? | Traceable Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt — recycled content (% by weight) | Percentage share of cobalt present in active materials that has been recovered from battery manufacturing waste or post-consumer waste (Art. 8(1)) | Mandatory | Materials & Composition → cobalt recycled-content field (%) |
| Cobalt — declared vs verified | Whether the cobalt recycled content figure is self-declared or third-party verified | Not required by Annex XIII | No field in the industrial template |
| Nickel — recycled content (% by weight) | Percentage share of nickel present in active materials that has been recovered from battery manufacturing waste or post-consumer waste (Art. 8(1)) | Mandatory | Materials & Composition → nickel recycled-content field (%) |
| Nickel — declared vs verified | Self-declared or third-party verified | Not required by Annex XIII | No field in the industrial template |
| Lithium — recycled content (% by weight) | Percentage share of lithium present in active materials that has been recovered from battery manufacturing waste or post-consumer waste (Art. 8(1)) | Mandatory | Materials & Composition → lithium recycled-content field (%) |
| Lithium — declared vs verified | Self-declared or third-party verified | Not required by Annex XIII | No field in the industrial template |
| Lead — recycled content (% by weight) | Percentage of lead derived from recycled sources (where lead is used) | Mandatory (where applicable) | Materials & Composition → lead recycled-content field (%) |
| Lead — declared vs verified | Self-declared or third-party verified | Not required by Annex XIII | No field in the industrial template |
| Third-party verifier name | Name and accreditation of the verifying body for recycled content | Not an Annex XIII item; conformity with Article 8 is assessed under Module D1 or Module G (Art. 17(2)) | No field in the industrial template |
| Verification report reference | Document reference for the recycled content verification report | Not an Annex XIII item; conformity with Article 8 is assessed under Module D1 or Module G (Art. 17(2)) | No field in the industrial template |
Category 5: Performance and Durability
Performance and durability data enables second-life assessment and supports end-of-life decision-making. This is particularly important for industrial BESS where calendar life is a key commercial and regulatory parameter.
| Field | Description | Mandatory? | Traceable Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial rated capacity | Rated capacity at beginning of life (Ah) under standard test conditions | Mandatory | Performance & Durability → Rated Capacity (Ah) |
| Expected capacity at end of life | Capacity threshold (% of rated) below which the battery is considered at end of life | Mandatory for electric vehicle batteries only (Annex XIII point 1(k)); not required for industrial batteries | No field in the industrial template (EV template only) |
| Rated cycle life | Number of full charge/discharge cycles to end-of-life threshold at rated conditions | Mandatory | Performance & Durability → Expected Cycle Life (to 80% SOH) |
| Calendar life | Expected operational lifespan in years under defined ambient conditions | Mandatory | Performance & Durability → Calendar Life (years) |
| Operating temperature range | Minimum and maximum ambient temperature for rated operation (°C) | Mandatory | Performance & Durability → Charge Temperature Range; Discharge Temperature Range |
| Temperature range when not in use | Temperature range the battery can withstand when not in use, and the reference test (Annex XIII point 1(l)) | Mandatory | Performance & Durability → Temperature Range Idle Min and Max (C) |
| Optimal storage temperature | Recommended temperature range for storage (°C) | Not an Annex XIII item (platform field) | Performance & Durability → Storage Temperature Range |
| Power capability | Continuous rated power output (kW) and peak power capability | Mandatory | Performance & Durability → Original Power Capability (W) |
| Energy efficiency | Round-trip energy efficiency (%) under defined conditions | Mandatory (Annex XIII point 1(n)) | Performance & Durability → Round-Trip Efficiency (%); Round-Trip Efficiency at 50% Cycle Life (%) |
| Internal resistance | Initial DC internal resistance (mΩ) at defined temperature and SoC | Mandatory | Performance & Durability → Internal Resistance fields (cell and pack, mOhm) |
| State of health (SoH) methodology | Description of the method and parameters used to calculate SoH | Not required as such; Annex XIII point 4(b) requires information on the state of health pursuant to Article 14 | No field in the industrial template |
| SoH at time of supply | Current SoH (%) if the battery is not being placed on the market at beginning of life | Mandatory for stationary battery energy storage systems (Annex XIII point 4(b); Art. 14(1)) | Performance & Durability → State of Health at Issuance (%) |
| Remaining useful life | Estimated remaining cycles or years at current SoH (where calculable) | Recommended | No field in the industrial template |
Category 6: Hazardous Substance Content
Annex XIII, point 1(b), requires the material composition of the battery, including hazardous substances present in the battery, other than mercury, cadmium or lead; it sets no concentration threshold. This information enables safe handling, regulatory tracking under REACH, and informed end-of-life processing decisions.
| Field | Description | Mandatory? | Traceable Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous substance name | Common name and IUPAC name of each hazardous substance present in the battery, other than mercury, cadmium or lead (Annex XIII point 1(b)) | Mandatory | Materials & Composition → Hazardous Substances (Substance Name) |
| CAS number | Chemical Abstracts Service registry number for each substance | Not required by the Regulation | Materials & Composition → Hazardous Substances (CAS Number, optional) |
| Concentration | Concentration of each substance as a percentage by weight of the total battery mass | Not required by the Regulation (optional on the platform) | Materials & Composition → Hazardous Substances (Concentration (%)) |
| Location in battery | Part or component of the battery in which each substance is present | Not an Annex XIII item (Art. 74(3) information for waste management operators, upon request) | Materials & Composition → Hazardous Substances (Location) |
| SVHC designation | Whether the substance appears on the REACH Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern | Recommended | Safety, GPSR & Certificates → REACH Declaration |
Category 7: Safety
Annex XIII requires safety measures (point 2(d), accessible only to persons with a legitimate interest and the Commission) and, through Part A of Annex VI (point 1(a)), the usable extinguishing agent. For stationary battery energy storage systems, Article 12 and Annex V set safety requirements demonstrated in the technical documentation. Rows marked "Not required by the Regulation" are platform fields only.
| Field | Description | Mandatory? | Traceable Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| UN 38.3 transport test status | Confirmation that the battery has passed UN 38.3 transport testing and the test report reference | Not required by the Regulation | Safety, GPSR & Certificates → UN 38.3 Test Report; UN 38.3 Test Date |
| Applicable safety standards | List of safety standards met (e.g. IEC 62619, UL 9540, EN 50604) | Not required by Annex XIII | Safety, GPSR & Certificates → Safety Certification Standard |
| Fire risk classification | Classification of the battery's fire risk (thermal runaway risk level) | Not required by the Regulation | No field in the industrial template |
| Thermal runaway propagation mitigation | Description of design measures to prevent inter-cell thermal runaway propagation | Recommended | No field in the industrial template |
| Handling safety instructions | Key safety instructions for installation, operation, and maintenance | Mandatory | Safety, GPSR & Certificates → Warnings |
| Emergency response information | Emergency procedures for fire, leakage, or damage events | Mandatory | Safety, GPSR & Certificates → Extinguishing Agent (Fire Classes); Incident Reporting Contact |
| Maximum short-circuit current | Maximum current in short-circuit conditions (A) | Recommended | No field in the industrial template |
| Protection class | IP rating or equivalent ingress protection classification | Not required by the Regulation | No field in the industrial template |
Category 8: Supply Chain Due Diligence
Supply-chain due-diligence obligations arise under Article 48 (Chapter VII, Articles 47–53) from 18 August 2027 (as amended by Regulation (EU) 2025/1561), subject to Article 47, first paragraph, under which Chapter VII does not apply to economic operators that had a net turnover of less than EUR 40 million in the financial year preceding the last financial year and that are not part of a group which, on a consolidated basis, exceeds the limit of EUR 40 million. Annex XIII, point 1(d), requires information on responsible sourcing as indicated in the report on battery due diligence policy referred to in Article 52(3); the country of origin of the raw material is part of the supporting documentation under Article 49(2), point (c), not an Annex XIII item.
| Field | Description | Mandatory? | Traceable Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt — country/region of extraction | Country or region where the cobalt was mined | Not an Annex XIII item (Art. 49(2)(c) documentation) | No field in the industrial template (the EV and LMT templates have one Annex X material countries-of-origin field) |
| Cobalt — processing country | Country where the cobalt was processed or refined (if known) | Recommended | No field in the industrial template |
| Natural graphite — country/region of extraction | Country or region where the natural graphite was mined | Not an Annex XIII item (Art. 49(2)(c) documentation) | No field in the industrial template (the EV and LMT templates have one Annex X material countries-of-origin field) |
| Lithium — country/region of extraction | Country or region where the lithium was mined or extracted from brine | Not an Annex XIII item (Art. 49(2)(c) documentation) | No field in the industrial template (the EV and LMT templates have one Annex X material countries-of-origin field) |
| Nickel — country/region of extraction | Country or region where the nickel was mined | Not an Annex XIII item (Art. 49(2)(c) documentation) | No field in the industrial template (the EV and LMT templates have one Annex X material countries-of-origin field) |
| Due diligence policy reference | URL or document reference for the operator's supply chain due diligence policy | Mandatory | Supply Chain Due Diligence → Due Diligence Report; Due Diligence Statement |
| Third-party audit status | Whether the supply chain has been audited by an independent third party | Not an Annex XIII item; from 18 August 2027, Art. 48(2) requires verification of the due diligence policies by a notified body and periodic audit by that notified body | Supply Chain Due Diligence → Third-Party Audit Reference |
| Audit report reference | Document reference for the most recent third-party supply chain audit | Not an Annex XIII item; from 18 August 2027, Art. 48(2) requires the notified body to provide the audited economic operator with an audit report | Supply Chain Due Diligence → Third-Party Audit Reference |
Category 9: Compliance
Compliance fields document the conformity assessment process and enable market surveillance authorities to verify that the battery has been correctly assessed.
| Field | Description | Mandatory? | Traceable Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| CE marking | Confirmation of CE marking (yes/no) | Mandatory | No field in the industrial template (the EV and LMT templates have CE Marking Present) |
| Declaration of Conformity reference | Document identifier and date of the EU Declaration of Conformity | Mandatory | Safety, GPSR & Certificates → CE Declaration of Conformity |
| DoC issuing entity | Name and address of the entity that issued the DoC | Mandatory | No separate field in the industrial template |
| Notified body name | Name of the notified body that performed third-party assessment (where applicable) | Mandatory (where applicable) | No field in the industrial template |
| Notified body number | EU notified body identification number | Mandatory (where applicable) | No field in the industrial template |
| Harmonised standards applied | List of EU harmonised standards applied in the conformity assessment | Mandatory | No separate field in the industrial template |
| Technical documentation location | Where the technical documentation is held (not publicly disclosed; for MSA access) | Not required by Annex XIII | No field in the industrial template |
| Regulation compliance statement | Formal statement of compliance with Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 | Contained in the EU declaration of conformity (Art. 18(1)); not a separate Annex XIII item | No field in the industrial template |
Category 10: End of Life
End-of-life information enables correct handling, collection, and recycling of industrial batteries at the end of their operational life.
| Field | Description | Mandatory? | Traceable Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collection and take-back scheme | Name and contact details of the EPR take-back scheme the battery is covered by | Mandatory | End of Life & Recycling → End-of-Life Collection Point Locator |
| Waste management code | EU Waste Framework Directive classification code for the battery | Not required by the Regulation | No field in the industrial template |
| Dismantling instructions | Step-by-step instructions for safe dismantling of the battery, including tool requirements and safety precautions | Mandatory | End of Life & Recycling → Dismantling Guide; Disassembly Instructions (Structured) |
| Recyclable content | Percentage of battery mass that is recyclable | Recommended | No field in the industrial template |
| Recycling process description | Description of the applicable recycling process (e.g. hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy) | Recommended | End of Life & Recycling → Compatible Recycling Processes; Recycling Instructions |
| Second-life suitability | Assessment of whether the battery is suitable for second-life repurposing and the recommended application types | Recommended | End of Life & Recycling → Repurposing Potential |
| Hazardous substance handling at EoL | Instructions for handling of hazardous substances during dismantling and recycling | Mandatory | Materials & Composition → Hazardous Substances (Safe Use Instructions); End of Life & Recycling → Recycling Instructions |