Digital Battery Passport FAQ

Question 1

What is a Battery Passport?

Accepted Answer

A Digital Battery Passport (also referred to as a Battery Passport in the EU Battery Regulation) is a digital record of a battery's identity, composition, sustainability performance, and lifecycle information, made accessible via a QR code on the battery. Under the EU Battery Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1542), it can include data on raw material origin and sourcing, carbon footprint, recycled content, performance and durability, supply chain due diligence, and end-of-life information for reuse and recycling. Digital Battery Passports apply Digital Product Passport (DPP) principles specifically to batteries, with tiered access rights that determine what different stakeholders can see, including consumers, recyclers, repairers, and market surveillance authorities.

Question 2

Which batteries require a Digital Battery Passport, and when?

Accepted Answer

From 18 February 2027, a Digital Battery Passport is mandatory for three categories of batteries placed on the EU market or put into service:

Light means of transport (LMT) batteries, such as those used in e-bikes and e-scooters

Industrial batteries with a capacity greater than 2 kWh

Stationary batteries above 2 kWh

Electric vehicle (EV) batteries

The requirement applies regardless of where the battery was manufactured: batteries produced outside the EU but imported after 18 February 2027 must also comply. See our EU Battery Regulation Timeline for the full sequence of milestones.

Question 3

Why do I need a Digital Battery Passport?

Accepted Answer

For companies placing batteries on the EU market or putting them in service, a Digital Battery Passport will be a legal requirement from 18 February 2027 - without one, the battery cannot be sold or put into service in the EU. Beyond compliance, a Digital Battery Passport helps companies collect and share reliable battery information across complex supply chains. It improves traceability of raw materials, supports sustainability reporting (carbon footprint, recycled content, due diligence), enables better reuse and recycling decisions, and strengthens collaboration with suppliers, customers and recyclers. Minespider helps companies prepare by collecting, structuring and sharing the data needed across their supply chains.

Question 4

What is the EU DPP registry, and how does it relate to the Digital Battery Passport?

Accepted Answer

The EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) registry is a central system operated by the European Commission under Article 13 of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), scheduled to go live on 19 July 2026. It will store unique product identifiers that link physical products to their digital passports, and will be used by customs and market surveillance authorities to verify compliance. Although batteries are regulated under the separate EU Battery Regulation, battery manufacturers will be required to upload unique identifiers to the DPP registry, connecting the two systems. The passport content itself is not stored centrally (it remains with the manufacturer or its service provider) but the registry confirms that the passport exists and that the product is allowed on the EU market.

Question 5

What labeling is required on the battery itself?

Accepted Answer

Every in-scope battery placed on the EU market from 18 February 2027 must carry a data carrier - in practice, a QR code - physically affixed to the battery, its packaging, or accompanying documentation. Scanning the QR code resolves to the battery's Digital Battery Passport. The data carrier must use open, interoperable formats (no vendor lock-in), and the underlying passport data must remain accessible for the lifetime of the product, even if the original company exits the market. This is why a QR code by itself is not compliant: the system behind it is what authorities will audit: structured data, persistent identifiers, access controls, and lifecycle updates.

Question 6

Who can access what information in a Digital Battery Passport?

Accepted Answer

The EU Battery Regulation defines tiered access rights for Digital Battery Passport data:

Public data: accessible to anyone scanning the QR code (for example, basic battery identification, general characteristics, carbon footprint, recycled content declarations)

Private (Restricted) data:

Persons with legitimate interest: accessible to specific stakeholders such as repairers, remanufacturers, second-life operators and recyclers, who need detailed technical information to do their work

Persons with legitimate interest and the European Commission - the above including the Commission for enforcement and compliance purposes

* Notified bodies, market surveillance authorities and the Commission - access to very sensitive information such as test reports and other evidence for compliance purposes

The specific data attributes for each tier are set out in Annex XIII of the regulation and will be further detailed in delegated and implementing acts (expected August 2026).

Question 7

What ESG and due diligence information should I consider?

Accepted Answer

The EU Battery Regulation includes requirements covering carbon footprint, recycled content, origin of key raw materials (such as cobalt, lithium, natural graphite and nickel), and supply chain due diligence on environmental and social risks - including biodiversity, water, hazardous substances, labour rights, occupational health and safety, human rights and community impacts. Preparing for these requirements means identifying what data is already available, where the gaps are, and which suppliers will need to contribute. Starting supplier engagement early is usually the longest pole in the tent.

Question 8

Why should we start implementing traceability and Digital Battery Passports now?

Accepted Answer

The EU Battery Regulation has been adopted, and the Digital Battery Passport requirement starts on 18 February 2027 - and the DPP central registry goes live on 19 July 2026. Preparing for those deadlines requires more than adding a QR code: companies need to map data requirements, engage Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, fix gaps in existing systems, and establish reliable processes for collecting and updating information across the battery lifecycle. Starting now reduces compliance risk and gives time to pilot, refine and scale - rather than react under pressure. It also delivers business value beyond compliance: better supply chain visibility, stronger sustainability reporting, and more reliable data for customers and recyclers.

Question 9

How long does it take to implement a Digital Battery Passport?

Accepted Answer

It typically takes 4 to 8 weeks from initial onboarding, to first Digital Battery Passports created, and key users trained. Supplier onboarding and system integrations can take additional months depending on complexity. Every implementation is adapted to the organization's data readiness and priorities.

Question 10

How many data fields or attributes does the Battery Passport contain?

Accepted Answer

Based on the latest available regulatory requirements and industry longlists, a Battery Passport generally contains around 100 data attributes. However, the exact number may vary depending on the battery category (e.g. EV, LMT, or industrial batteries), as some attributes are category-specific, optional, or non-mandatory under the current framework.

Question 11

What happens if an [economic operator](https://minespider.com/glossary/terms/economic-operator) is not compliant?

Accepted Answer

Under the EU Battery Regulation (EUBR), Member States are responsible for defining and enforcing penalties for non-compliance. A battery that does not meet the applicable regulatory requirements, including Battery Passport obligations, cannot legally be placed on the EU market. As a result, market access may be restricted or blocked. Enforcement and compliance checks are to be carried out by national market surveillance authorities.

Question 12

Is the Battery Passport a real-time monitoring system?

Accepted Answer

A Digital Battery Passport is not a real-time monitoring system or a digital twin. Instead of relying on continuous telemetry, the Digital Battery Passport serves as a structured record of a battery's lifecycle information and key operational events, including manufacturing, shipment, repair, repurposing, and recycling. By documenting this information in a standardized and auditable format, the passport supports regulatory compliance while providing transparency into the battery's history and lifecycle.

Question 13

What can organizations do with the Minespider platform?

Accepted Answer

Organizations can use the Minespider Digital Battery Passport platform to create, manage, and maintain Digital Battery Passports throughout the battery lifecycle. The platform provides a secure environment for structuring battery data in line with regulatory requirements, controlling access to sensitive information, tracking lifecycle updates through version control, and sharing passport information with regulators, customers, and supply chain partners. Through a QR-based interface, stakeholders can access relevant passport data while organizations retain control over how information is managed and disclosed.

Question 14

Can the Battery Passport be updated over time as the battery moves through its lifecycle?

Accepted Answer

A Digital Battery Passport can be updated over time as the battery moves through its lifecycle. New information can be added whenever significant lifecycle events occur, such as manufacturing, shipment, installation, repair, repurposing, or recycling. Each update creates a new version of the passport while preserving previous versions, providing a complete history of changes. Through Minespider's verification layer, every update is timestamped and recorded as an immutable entry, enabling users to track version history, compare changes, and access audit logs when needed. This approach ensures full traceability and maintains a transparent, auditable record of the battery's lifecycle.

Question 15

Does Minespider support maintenance and repair records?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance and repair events can be recorded as part of the Battery Passport lifecycle history. Organizations can document servicing activities, component replacements, inspections, and other relevant events, creating a transparent and auditable record that remains accessible throughout the battery's lifecycle.

Question 16

Does Minespider support second-life applications?

Accepted Answer

The Digital Battery Passport can be updated when a battery is repurposed for a second-life application. Organizations can record changes in ownership, use case, performance characteristics, and operational status, ensuring that relevant lifecycle information remains available and traceable throughout the battery's extended use.

Question 17

Does Minespider support end-of-life and recycling activities?

Accepted Answer

Minespider supports end-of-life and recycling events, which can be recorded within the Digital Battery Passport, providing visibility into collection, dismantling, material recovery, and recycling activities. This helps support regulatory requirements while maintaining traceability through the final stages of the battery lifecycle.

Question 18

How do suppliers contribute data to the Digital Battery Passport? Do they need direct access to the platform?

Accepted Answer

Suppliers can contribute data to a Digital Battery Passport either through direct access to the Minespider platform or through existing data collection processes. Organizations may choose to onboard suppliers and provide them with secure platform access, allowing them to upload and manage the required information directly. This enables suppliers to contribute information directly to the Battery Passport when required. Alternatively, companies can collect supplier data through their own systems and workflows and then upload or integrate that information into the Battery Passport themselves, without requiring suppliers to access the platform. This flexibility allows organizations to implement Battery Passports in a way that aligns with their existing processes while supporting direct supplier participation when needed.

Question 19

How does Minespider support regulatory compliance?

Accepted Answer

Minespider supports regulatory compliance by providing a Digital Battery Passport platform designed to align with the requirements of the EU Battery Regulation and the Digital Battery Passport framework. The platform enables organizations to collect, manage, and maintain battery lifecycle data in a structured and standardized format that supports transparency, traceability, and data consistency. By ensuring that required information remains accessible, verifiable, and organized according to regulatory expectations, Minespider helps companies prepare for compliance obligations and respond more efficiently to audits, inspections, and reporting requirements.

Question 20

How does the platform stay aligned with evolving regulations?

Accepted Answer

Minespider stays aligned with evolving regulations by actively monitoring regulatory developments and participating in industry initiatives that help shape Digital Battery Passport standards and requirements. The platform is built with flexible, modular data structures that allow new regulatory requirements, reporting obligations, or data attributes to be incorporated as regulations evolve. This approach enables organizations to adapt to changing compliance requirements while minimizing disruption and avoiding the need for major system redesigns.

Question 21

What regulations and standards does Minespider's Battery Passport support compliance with?

Accepted Answer

Minespider's Digital Battery Passport platform supports compliance with the EU Battery Regulation (EU 2023/1542) and its associated Digital Battery Passport requirements. The platform enables organizations to capture, manage, and maintain key regulatory data, including battery identification, material composition, manufacturing information, carbon footprint data, performance indicators, and end-of-life information in a structured and auditable format.

In addition to supporting regulatory compliance, Minespider is designed to align with emerging industry standards and interoperability frameworks that are shaping the future of battery traceability and digital product data exchange. Minespider actively supports and participates in initiatives such as Catena-X, Global Battery Alliance (GBA), and European Battery Alliance (EBA), and is a BatteryPass-Ready Supporting Partner. This alignment helps ensure compatibility with evolving industry standards, data exchange models, and regulatory best practices.

By combining regulatory readiness with interoperability across broader industry ecosystems, Minespider enables organizations to implement Digital Battery Passports with confidence that their systems can support both current compliance requirements and future industry developments.

Question 22

Does Minespider support JTC24 and emerging Digital Product Passport standards?

Accepted Answer

Minespider continuously monitors the development of JTC24 Digital Product Passport standards and aligns its implementation approach with evolving European requirements. The platform is designed with configurable data schemas and templates, allowing new requirements and attributes to be incorporated as standards mature. This flexibility helps organizations prepare for future Digital Product Passport requirements while minimizing implementation disruption.

Question 23

Is Minespider Battery Pass Ready?

Accepted Answer

Minespider is a BatteryPass-Ready Supporting Partner and actively follows the development of the Battery Pass initiative's interoperability frameworks and implementation guidance. The platform is continuously aligned with emerging industry recommendations and best practices.

Question 24

Does Minespider support Catena-X?

Accepted Answer

Minespider's Catena-X integration is currently being finalized, and the required certification and audit activities are in progress. Full Catena-X compatibility is expected to be available in Q3 2026.

Question 25

Can the platform support future regulations outside the EU?

Accepted Answer

Minespider is built around configurable data models and flexible workflows that can be adapted to support region-specific requirements, additional attributes, and future regulatory frameworks beyond Europe.

Question 26

Can the platform integrate with existing enterprise systems?

Accepted Answer

Minespider's Digital Battery Passport platform can integrate with existing enterprise systems through a RESTful API. This enables organizations to connect Battery Passport data with ERP platforms, product lifecycle management (PLM) systems, manufacturing systems, supplier data platforms, sustainability reporting tools, and other business applications. By integrating with existing digital infrastructure, companies can streamline data exchange, reduce manual data entry, and maintain consistent battery lifecycle information across their systems.

Question 27

Do companies need full system integration from the beginning?

Accepted Answer

Companies do not need full system integration from the beginning to implement a Digital Battery Passport. Organizations can start with simple workflows, including manual data entry or structured batch data uploads, and gradually introduce more advanced automation as their internal processes evolve. API-based integrations with enterprise systems can be implemented over time, allowing companies to scale their Digital Battery Passport program at a pace that aligns with their operational readiness and supplier collaboration capabilities.

Question 28

What are the hosting options? Can we self-host Minespider or choose the region where data is stored?

Accepted Answer

Minespider offers flexible hosting and deployment options to meet different organizational and regulatory requirements. The standard SaaS solution is hosted in European cloud infrastructure, currently in Amsterdam-based data centers, supporting EU data locality preferences. However, the platform is cloud-agnostic and can also be deployed in other geographic regions, including the US and Asia, when specific data residency or compliance requirements apply.

Organizations can choose to self-host Minespider through an on-premise deployment, allowing the platform to run within their own infrastructure, whether in a private data center or a cloud of their choice. This flexibility enables companies to select the hosting model, deployment environment, and data storage location that best align with their security, compliance, and operational needs while maintaining full control over their data.

Question 29

Is the Minespider SaaS multi-tenant or single-tenant?

Accepted Answer

Minespider offers both multi-tenant and single-tenant deployment options depending on the chosen hosting model. The SaaS version of the platform is provided as a multi-tenant environment, enabling organizations to benefit from a fully managed solution with ongoing updates and maintenance. For organizations requiring greater infrastructure control or dedicated environments, the on-premise deployment is provided as a single-tenant solution, allowing the platform to operate within the customer's own infrastructure.

Question 30

Can the Minespider platform scale to large numbers of batteries and users? What are its performance limits?

Accepted Answer

Minespider's Digital Battery Passport platform is designed to scale to enterprise-level deployments involving large numbers of batteries, users, and data records. Built on a modern, horizontally scalable cloud architecture, the platform can support millions of battery passports and associated lifecycle records while maintaining reliable performance. For example, Minespider's technical documentation indicates a theoretical maximum of 2^32 (approximately 4.3 billion) records per table, with the ability to extend capacity further through scalable database and partitioning strategies.

Because only cryptographic proofs are recorded for verification, the platform can process high volumes of data efficiently while maintaining immutable verification and fast transaction finality. The cloud infrastructure is also horizontally scalable, allowing additional computing resources to be added as data volumes, users, or transaction loads increase. This enables organizations to grow their Digital Battery Passport programs without significant performance constraints. Whether managing hundreds, thousands, or millions of batteries, Minespider is built to support long-term scalability, high availability, and efficient access to battery lifecycle data across complex supply chains.

Question 31

Can we customize the platform to our needs? What are the limits of customization without source code?

Accepted Answer

The Minespider Digital Battery Passport platform can be customized to support a wide range of business requirements. Clients can request new data fields, additional modules, tailored workflow adjustments, custom dashboards, and KPI reports, all of which can typically be implemented within the platform's standard modular architecture without requiring access to the source code (although sometimes at an additional cost). The platform is built with a flexible architecture that allows organizations to add custom data fields, introduce additional modules, modify workflows, and configure dashboards and reporting features to align with their specific operational needs. For example, companies can capture battery-specific data points, implement tailored reporting views, or adapt processes to match internal compliance and supply chain requirements.

Organizations can also customize the user experience through branding options, including company logos, colors, and domain configurations, without requiring any code modifications. Many of these enhancements can be implemented as part of the standard platform configuration and are commonly provided for enterprise deployments.

While the platform offers a high degree of flexibility, certain core components remain standardized across all deployments. Elements such as core platform services and foundational data structures are designed to ensure consistency, maintainability, security, and interoperability. As a result, extensive modifications to fundamental platform behavior are generally outside the scope of standard SaaS customization.

For organizations that require deeper customization beyond the capabilities of configuration and platform extensions, Minespider also offers a source code licensing option through its Launchpad tier. This allows customers to modify any aspect of the platform independently while assuming responsibility for maintaining those changes. In practice, most use cases can be addressed through the platform's existing configuration options and custom extensions, enabling organizations to tailor the solution to their needs without requiring direct access to the source code. For more extensive requirements, the Launchpad option is available, and Minespider works closely with organizations to evaluate their needs and determine whether they can be accommodated within the standard platform or would benefit from a deeper customization approach.

Question 32

Can we use Minespider's platform under our own brand (white-label)?

Accepted Answer

Minespider supports white-label deployments that allow organizations and partners to present the Digital Battery Passport platform under their own brand. The platform can be customized with company-specific branding elements, including logos, brand colors, and custom domain URLs, creating a user experience that is consistent with an organization's existing digital products and customer-facing systems.

The platform can also support multi-brand environments, enabling enterprises, OEMs, or corporate groups to manage multiple brands or business units within a single deployment while maintaining distinct branding for each. This flexibility is particularly valuable for organizations that want to integrate Digital Battery Passports into their own customer portals or maintain a consistent brand experience across multiple products and services.

The underlying “Powered by Minespider” attribution remains subtly visible for credibility and support purposes, while the overall user experience can be fully aligned with the customer's brand identity. This approach allows organizations to benefit from Minespider's Digital Battery Passport infrastructure while delivering an experience that reflects their own corporate identity.

Question 33

Does the platform support Single Sign On (SSO)?

Accepted Answer

Minespider supports secure user authentication through standard email and password login, as well as federated sign-in options using Google and Microsoft accounts. These authentication methods allow many organizations to connect user access with their existing identity providers while maintaining secure access to the Digital Battery Passport platform.

For organizations that require enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO), Minespider's architecture is designed to support additional authentication configurations based on specific IT, security, and compliance requirements. Integration with corporate identity and access management systems can be implemented as part of the onboarding and deployment process, allowing organizations to align platform access with their existing authentication policies and user management frameworks. This flexible approach enables companies to maintain centralized control over user identities and access permissions while ensuring secure and efficient access to the Digital Battery Passport environment.

Question 34

What languages does the platform support?

Accepted Answer

Minespider's Digital Battery Passport platform supports a multilingual user experience and is currently available in 25 languages. Users can select their preferred language, and the platform's menus, navigation, and standard interface elements will be displayed accordingly. Supported languages currently include Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, and Chinese.

In addition to the user interface, organizations can enter Battery Passport data, descriptions, comments, and notes in any language, as these fields support free-text input. This flexibility enables companies operating across international supply chains to manage and share information in the languages most relevant to their teams, suppliers, customers, and partners.

The platform is also designed to support localization, allowing additional languages to be introduced when required. This ensures that organizations can adapt the Digital Battery Passport experience to regional requirements and global operational needs as their business grows.

Question 35

Can the platform be used on mobile devices?

Accepted Answer

Minespider's Digital Battery Passport platform can be used on mobile devices as well as desktop computers. The platform is web-based and optimized for modern desktop and mobile browsers, allowing users to access Battery Passport information from smartphones, tablets, and computers without requiring a dedicated mobile application. This enables stakeholders to view and manage relevant battery data wherever they are, whether in the office, on the factory floor, in the field, or throughout the supply chain.

Question 36

Does Minespider support [supply chain traceability](https://minespider.com/glossary/terms/chain-of-custody-or-supply-chain-traceability-system)?

Accepted Answer

Minespider supports both Digital Battery Passports and Digital Product Passports within the same platform, enabling traceability across products, components, and materials throughout the supply chain. This helps organizations improve transparency, support compliance requirements, and maintain visibility across complex value chains.

Question 37

Does Minespider support [chain of custody](https://minespider.com/glossary/terms/chain-of-custody-or-supply-chain-traceability-system)?

Accepted Answer

The platform supports linking products, components, and materials across the supply chain to create auditable chain-of-custody records. This enables organizations to trace information back to source materials and demonstrate data provenance throughout the lifecycle.

Question 38

Does Minespider support battery hierarchies?

Accepted Answer

The platform can represent relationships between battery systems, packs, modules, and cells, allowing organizations to maintain traceability across the complete battery structure and lifecycle.

Question 39

Who owns the data stored in the Battery Passport?

Accepted Answer

Organizations retain full ownership and control of the data stored within their Digital Battery Passports. Minespider acts as the technology provider, processing and managing data on behalf of its customers, while the organizations themselves remain the data owners and data controllers. This means companies maintain authority over how their information is collected, managed, shared, and accessed, ensuring that sensitive business and supply chain data remains under their control.

Question 40

Is Minespider's platform secure and GDPR-compliant? How is sensitive data handled?

Accepted Answer

Minespider's platform is designed with security and privacy as core principles, ensuring GDPR compliance and the secure handling of sensitive data. Minespider is fully GDPR-compliant and operates as a data processor under EU law, while clients remain the data controllers responsible for their own data. All information is protected through encryption in transit (SSL/TLS), and access is managed using enterprise-grade security controls such as role-based access permissions, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) isolation, and Web Application Firewalls (WAF).

Detailed operational and commercial information is stored securely off-chain under strict access permissions, ensuring that only authorized users can access it. Sensitive and personal data is never exposed in the verification layer; only cryptographic hashes or proofs of data are recorded, ensuring an immutable audit trail without revealing any confidential information. This architecture ensures that data can be verified without being revealed, supporting both transparency and privacy requirements.

To further support compliance, Minespider provides Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with clients, clearly defining responsibilities between the data controller and processor. The infrastructure is certified to ISO 27001 and aligned with SOC 2 controls, reinforcing strong operational security and governance. Overall, the platform follows a privacy-by-design approach that combines verifiable auditability with secure off-chain storage and encryption to meet GDPR requirements while maintaining data integrity and traceability.

Question 41

Does Minespider have any security or quality certifications (e.g. ISO 27001)?

Accepted Answer

Minespider holds multiple internationally recognized security and quality certifications. Minespider is certified under ISO 27001 for information security management, ensuring strong controls for protecting data and managing information security risks. It is also certified under ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental management, and ISO 50001 for energy management. Together, these certifications demonstrate Minespider's commitment to maintaining secure, high-quality, and responsibly managed operations across its Digital Battery Passport platform.

Question 42

How does Minespider ensure data integrity and verification?

Accepted Answer

Minespider ensures data integrity through blockchain-anchored verification combined with timestamping, version control, and complete audit trails. Only cryptographic proofs (digital fingerprints) of Battery Passport data are written to the blockchain, while the detailed data itself remains stored securely off-chain. If verification is needed, the stored data can be re-hashed and compared against the recorded proof, confirming it has not been altered since it was created. Every update to a Battery Passport can therefore be independently verified, providing a transparent and auditable record of lifecycle information without exposing sensitive content.

Question 43

Are audit logs available?

Accepted Answer

Organizations can access version history, audit information, and change records, allowing them to review how Battery Passport information has evolved over time and verify when updates were made throughout the battery lifecycle.

Question 44

What does the implementation process typically involve?

Accepted Answer

The implementation process for Minespider's Digital Battery Passport platform typically begins with onboarding and a project kickoff, during which regulatory requirements and internal responsibilities are aligned. This is followed by mapping Battery Passport data requirements to existing systems and data sources across the organization and supply chain. Based on this mapping, initial Battery Passports are created and operational workflows are defined and validated in practice. Once the core setup is in place, organizations can expand the system across additional products, suppliers, and business units. At this stage, companies can gradually introduce automation and integrations with existing enterprise systems, allowing the solution to evolve in line with internal processes.

Question 45

Can companies start with a pilot before rolling out at full scale?

Accepted Answer

Companies can start with a pilot before rolling out Minespider's Digital Battery Passport platform at full scale. Many organizations begin with a pilot project focused on a limited scope, such as a specific battery model or product line. This allows them to test internal processes, validate data availability, and gain practical experience with the platform in a controlled environment. Once the pilot is in place, the implementation can be expanded gradually across additional products, batteries, or suppliers. As data quality improves and integrations with internal systems are introduced, organizations can refine workflows and scale usage in line with operational readiness. This phased approach enables companies to align deployment with regulatory timelines, internal capabilities, and budget considerations while reducing implementation risk and ensuring a smoother transition to full-scale adoption.

Question 46

What are the Digital Battery Passport pricing plans?

Accepted Answer

Minespider offers three all-in annual plans, each combining the platform with regulatory support, technical guidance, and implementation resources - not just a software license. Every plan includes unlimited Digital Battery Passports and unlimited battery models; the tiers differ in the depth of regulatory and implementation support. DBP Base, for essential readiness, is €4,700 per year. DBP Plus, for structured implementation with a personalised gap assessment, focused workshops and hands-on guidance, is €11,900 per year. DBP Enterprise, for full enterprise rollout, an extensive readiness roadmap, the complete workshop series and multi-system integration coordination, is €26,300 per year. All prices are flat annual fees with no per-passport or volume-based charges. For a full side-by-side comparison of what each plan includes, see our Digital Battery Passport pricing page $$INSERT PRICING PAGE LINK$$.

Question 47

Why is unlimited scaling important for Battery Passports?

Accepted Answer

Unlimited scaling is important for Battery Passports because battery production volumes, product portfolios, and supply chain structures are expected to evolve significantly over time. As organizations expand into new markets or introduce new battery models, the amount of data they need to manage increases accordingly. A flat pricing model ensures predictable long-term costs while removing financial barriers to scaling the Digital Battery Passport system. This allows companies to expand their implementation across additional products, suppliers, and regions without facing incremental costs per unit or per passport. As a result, organizations can focus on regulatory compliance and operational scaling rather than managing variable usage-based pricing, supporting smoother long-term adoption of Battery Passport systems.

Question 48

Can Minespider support implementation before February 2027?

Accepted Answer

Organizations can begin implementation immediately to prepare ahead of regulatory deadlines. Early implementation helps companies identify data gaps, improve data quality, establish governance processes, and develop internal workflows before Digital Battery Passport requirements become mandatory.

Question 49

What support is included?

Accepted Answer

Minespider provides end-to-end support throughout the Digital Battery Passport implementation journey. This includes onboarding and platform setup, user training, implementation guidance, regulatory support, technical support, API and integration guidance, data readiness assessments, and best-practice recommendations for governance and operational rollout. These services are included within the annual subscription fee. There are no additional charges for onboarding, training, implementation support, regulatory guidance, or technical assistance.

Question 50

Are there any limits on the number of users?

Accepted Answer

Organizations can onboard as many internal users as required. Access permissions can be configured based on roles and responsibilities, allowing teams across compliance, sustainability, engineering, procurement, and supply chain functions to collaborate within the platform. User access can be managed centrally to ensure that each stakeholder only sees and manages the information relevant to their role.

Question 51

Is there vendor lock-in?

Accepted Answer

Organizations retain full ownership of their data and can export it at any time if they choose to move to another solution. Minespider is designed to support interoperability and data portability, giving customers flexibility in how they manage their Digital Battery Passport programs over the long term.

Question 52

Can data be transferred to another provider?

Accepted Answer

Data can be exported and transferred through Minespider's APIs and export capabilities, supporting migration to alternative platforms whenever required. This enables organizations to maintain control of their information and avoid dependence on a single provider, if required.

Question 53

What happens if we decide to build our own solution later?

Accepted Answer

Minespider can support data migration and transition activities for organizations that choose to develop their own Digital Battery Passport solution in the future. Companies may also consider the Launchpad offering, which provides access to the platform's source code foundation and enables deeper customization while leveraging Minespider's underlying technology.

Digital Battery Passport - Guidance

1. Battery Passport & EU Regulation Basics

2. Using the Battery Passport

3. Regulatory & Compliance

4. Platform & Technical Architecture

5. Supply Chain Traceability

6. Security & Data Governance

7. Implementation & Commercial

8. Exit Strategy & Data Portability