From 18 February 2027, every new e-scooter, e-bike and other light-means-of-transport battery placed on the EU market must carry a QR code that opens a battery passport: a digital record, one per physical battery, of the pack's chemistry, recycled content, carbon footprint data and expected lifetime, required by Article 77 of Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. Riders have no new duty on that date, and packs already on the road are not retrofitted; what changes is that buyers can check what is inside a battery before they pay for it, and second-hand buyers can verify a pack's history instead of trusting the seller's description.
Key dates and facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Legal basis | Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, Article 77 (battery passport) and Article 13 (QR code marking) |
| Applies from | 18 February 2027 |
| Batteries in scope | LMT batteries (e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds), EV batteries, and industrial batteries above 2 kWh |
| Granularity | One passport per physical battery unit, not one per model |
| Open to anyone | Battery category, manufacturer, chemistry and critical raw materials, recycled content shares, expected lifetime and performance class |
| Restricted access | State of health, cycle counts and performance telemetry, limited to the owner, authorities and repairers with a legitimate interest |
| Who must comply | The economic operator placing the battery on the EU market: manufacturer, importer or authorised representative |
| Existing packs | Batteries already placed on the market before that date are not retrofitted |
| Second life | A repurposed or remanufactured battery must carry a new passport that links back to the original record |
What riders can do with it
- Keep the QR code readable. It is printed or engraved on the pack or, where the pack is too small, on the packaging and paperwork. Do not peel, paint over or cover it; if it wears, photograph it and keep the photo with your invoice.
- Use it before buying second-hand. Scanning the code shows the declared capacity and expected lifetime, so a pack advertised as nearly new can be compared with what the manufacturer recorded for that specific unit.
- Quote the unique battery identifier, not just the model name, when you open a warranty, insurance or repair case. That identifier is what links your pack to its passport record.
What the passport does not change
It does not change any riding rule. Speed limits, helmet requirements, insurance and type approval stay national: a German ABE, a Spanish DGT certificate or a French local pavement ban apply exactly as before. The passport is an information obligation on the supply chain, not a permission to ride, and it does not replace the CE marking or the certificate of conformity that a scooter or e-bike already needs to be sold in the EU.
Why it matters for repairs and resale
The regulation also requires that battery management systems hold up-to-date data on state of health and expected lifetime, and that the person who legally bought the battery, including independent repairers acting for them, can read that data. In practice that is the difference between a workshop guessing why a three-year-old pack lost range and reading the actual cycle count. For resale, a declared state of health is worth more than a verbal assurance, and it is the kind of figure a buyer can now ask you to show.
One caveat for anyone shopping in the next twelve months: the passport applies to batteries placed on the market from 18 February 2027, so a pack bought before that date will not have one. If a seller claims a 2026 battery already carries an EU passport, ask to scan the code before you pay.
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- Why Doesn't My E-Scooter Reach Its Claimed Range? (2026)
- What Is an ABE E-Scooter in Germany? 2026 Guide
Recommended SUNNIGOO models
Looking for a model that matches what we covered above? These are the most relevant options in the SUNNIGOO lineup — all stocked in EU warehouses and covered by our warranty and parts network:
- SUNNIGOO G7 500W ABE Electric Scooter for Adults | 48V 15Ah, 60km Range, Folding — 500W motor, EU-legal configuration
- SUNNIGOO B5 Fat Tyre Electric Bike – 250W, 48V 12.5Ah (600Wh), 20x4.0 Tyres, Hydraulic Disc Brakes — 250W motor, EU-legal configuration
Not sure which one fits your route? Read our latest guides and updates, or contact our team for a recommendation based on your commute distance and terrain.
Sources
- EUR-Lex: Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on batteries and waste batteries (Article 77, battery passport)
- European Commission: Batteries, EU rules on batteries and waste batteries
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Last checked 2026-11-02.
Posted by the SUNNIGOO team on 2026-11-02. See our warranty and FAQ for rider support.