The Current Status and Future Impact of Battery Passports

In this article, we delve into the current status of battery passports and explore their impending impact on the automotive industry, with expert knowledge taken from Johannes Simböck, the Team Lead Battery Pass at acatech. Ahead of the 9th Battery Technologies for EV/HEV 2024 conference, Automotive IQ interviewed Johannes to gain valuable insights on all there is to know about digital battery passports and the impact they are having on the electric vehicle industry in Europe.

In the interview, Johannes and Automotive IQ discussed how far the development of digital passports for batteries has progressed and examined their potential effects on manufacturing plants and facilities. Additionally, Johannes analysed where these passports will integrate into existing processes and how they might influence the manufacturing cycle. Furthermore, this article highlights the interview discussions of the specific effects of battery passports on various vehicle types, such as passenger cars and HEV trucks, and outlines the steps Johannes suggested OEMs need to take to comply with legislation-based requirements.

Finally, the interview diverted to the data management aspect, with Automotive IQ seeking to understand how data will be shared & managed across the value chain once battery passports are mandated.

• What Is the Current Status of Battery Passports & How Will It Impact Our Facilities, Processes, and Second Life?
• How Will Data Be Shared & Managed Across the Value Chain Once Battery Passports Are Mandated?