India’s “Battery Passport” System Latest News
India is set to roll out a “Battery Passport” system to give electric vehicle (EV) owners detailed digital information about the batteries in use.
About India’s “Battery Passport” System
- It is a system to give electric vehicle (EV) owners detailed digital information about the batteries in use.
- The system will digitally record each battery’s specifications — including its source, composition, performance, lifecycle, and supply chain — and embed this data in a QR code.
- A battery passport serves as an Aadhaar identity of sorts, with every battery having a unique ID that provides all information on the product.
- The initiative is expected to enhance safety and quality benchmarks while also boosting India’s EV export potential.
- The system will also play a key role in the upcoming battery-swapping policy, enabling users to retrieve battery details by scanning the QR code printed on them.
- Once the battery passport system is implemented, it will be possible to ensure that cells in any battery are manufactured in the same year.
- Through it, users will get to know about the lifecycle and performance of batteries, which is key considering they account for nearly 40% of the costs of EVs.
Source: ET
Last updated on August, 2026
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