- Volvo Cars is launching the world’s first EV battery passport recording the origins of raw materials, components, recycled content and carbon footprint for its flagship EX90 SUV, which is about to start production, the Swedish automaker told Reuters.
- The passport was developed by Volvo, owned by China’s Geely, in partnership with U.K. start-up Circulor which uses blockchain to map supply chains for companies.
- Battery passports will be mandatory for EVs sold in the EU from February 2027.
- Volvo owners can access a simplified version of the passport using a QR code on the inside of the driver’s door.
EV Battery Passport
- The battery passport is a digital record linked to each vehicle’s unique identification number and accessible via a QR code.
- The passport will contain up to 90 distinct pieces of information categorized into seven key areas: general battery and manufacturer information, compliance and certifications, battery carbon footprint, supply chain due diligence, materials and composition, circularity and resource efficiency, and performance and durability.
- This comprehensive data set will provide unprecedented insight into the environmental impact and ethical implications of battery production, addressing growing concerns about the sourcing of critical raw materials like cobalt, lithium, nickel, and manganese.
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