From Regulation to
Real-World Value
Digital battery passports (DBP) will become mandatory in the EU from
2027 – but they are much more than a compliance tool. By enabling
transparency, traceability, and circularity, they will shape the future of
sustainable mobility. AVL offers a turnkey solution that helps customers
master the challenges and turn regulation into opportunity.
attery value chains are under close scrutiny: from raw
material sourcing and carbon footprint to second life
and recycling. Companies must prove sustainabili-
ty, ensure data integrity, and comply with rising regulatory
demands. Digital battery passports create a standardized
Digital Twin of the battery, enabling lifecycle transparency and
circular economy models.
Complex Path to Compliance
While the benefits of DBPs are clear, the road to implementa-
tion, however, is demanding. Harmonized data formats across
fragmented supply chains are still evolving. Confidentiality
raises concerns over intellectual property protection. Techni-
cally, a DBP requires integration of battery management sys-
tems (BMS), secure cloud platforms, and strong cybersecurity.
Fixed IT and compliance costs pose a significant barrier to
DBP adoption. Ensuring data accuracy through standardized
audits and cooperation across the value chain – even among
competitors – is essential.
A Secure End-to-End Platform
AVL addresses these challenges with a modular, compli-
ance-ready platform. The AVL Digital Battery Passport inte-
grates data from BMS and supply chain sources into a secure,
cloud-based architecture. Built-in interoperability ensures
alignment with EU and international frameworks, while dash-
boards and user-friendly interfaces make information accessi-
ble. Developed at AVL’s Battery Innovation Center, the solution
is validated in real testing environments. In partnership with
Microsoft, AVL provides certified cloud infrastructure, ad-
vanced security, and data notarization to protect data integrity.
Complementary consulting and integration services further
reduce complexity.
Early Readiness, Tangible Benefits
AVL’s turnkey approach accelerates regulatory readiness.
Customers gain early compliance with the 2027 mandate,
improved ESG reporting, as well as transparency on carbon
footprint and raw material sourcing. The scalable design
makes the system accessible to both OEMs and SMEs, avoid-
ing exclusion due to cost or complexity.
Differentiators That Build Trust
AVL combines lifecycle expertise with proven digital ecosys-
tem know-how. Participation in initiatives such as Catena-X
ensures standard alignment. A strong focus on robust data
governance builds the trust needed to share sensitive infor-
mation across global supply chains. The solution is already de-
signed for future digital product passport (DPP) requirements,
including vehicle passports.
From Obligation to Opportunity
The countdown to 2027 is underway. Early adoption avoids
last-minute risks and positions companies as leaders in sus-
tainable mobility. More than a regulatory obligation, a DBP is
an enabler for circular business models and a key step toward
climate-neutral transport. With AVL’s solution, compliance
becomes competitive advantage.
AVL Digital Battery Passport
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