Tier 1 // LITHIUM RECORD
Countdown and technical readiness guide for lithium suppliers preparing Battery Passport evidence before February 18, 2027.
Article 77 of the EU Battery Regulation establishes the electronic battery record requirement. Battery Passport Content Guidance identifies February 18, 2027 as the mandatory start date for EV batteries, LMT batteries, and industrial batteries above 2 kWh placed or put into service on the EU market.
Lithium suppliers should prepare product identity, mine or brine source, GPS context, extraction method, processing route, carbon footprint, water context, recycled content where relevant, verifier statement, and supporting document references.
The OEM passport may expose a QR route or equivalent digital access mechanism. Lithium Record is designed to act as the source-of-truth evidence URL behind the procurement and passport workflow, preserving the record even when commercial software stacks change.
The practical risk is not only a regulator penalty. The commercial risk is procurement exclusion by OEM customers that need passport-ready suppliers before the formal deadline.
Every page in this static layer points back to the same operating premise: lithium compliance evidence needs a stable, readable, citation-friendly URL rather than a disposable file export.
| Record field | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| kgCO₂/kg LCE | Translates site evidence into OEM carbon-footprint workflows. |
| GPS and extraction route | Hardens provenance and supports due-diligence review. |
| Verifier signature | Shows independent assurance status and review trail. |
| SHA-256 hash | Connects documents, metadata, and permanent record identity. |
Lithium Record content is written as technical infrastructure guidance, not legal advice. Formal compliance decisions should be reviewed with qualified counsel and accredited verifiers.
| Reference | Relevance |
|---|---|
| Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 | EU batteries and waste batteries regulation establishing sustainability, performance, safety, information, and lifecycle obligations. |
| Battery Passport Content Guidance | Practical guidance on Article 77 battery passport scope, responsible operators, and February 18, 2027 readiness. |
