For its flagship EX90 SUV, Volvo is launching the first-ever EV battery passport in history. Such will record the sourcing of raw materials, components, recycled materials, and carbon footprint as production commences. Volvo Cars take center stage as the pioneer manufacturer to engage in such move - issuing of EV battery passport.

One Step Ahead, World's First EV Battery Passport

Starting February 2027, electric vehicles (EVs) in the European Union must have battery passports as a requirement. Volvo Cars is already prepared for this shift. Volvo spearheads the world's first EV battery passport. The manufacturer is all set to produce EX90 SUV with an EV battery passport.

Volvo Cars confirmed to Reuters it is set to release the industry's first EV battery passport, tracking the sourcing of raw materials, components, recycled content, and carbon footprint for its upcoming flagship EX90 SUV.

As per Reuters, Volvo, under the ownership of China's Geely, collaborated with UK startup Circulor to create the passport using blockchain technology, a project that spanned over five years. Electric vehicles (EVs) in the European Union, beginning in February 2027, will require EV battery passports revealing battery composition details, such as key material origins, carbon footprint, and recycled content.

Furthermore, the report revealed that Vanessa Butani, the chief sustainability officer for Volvo worldwide, said that the passport's early introduction is nearly three years ahead of regulatory requirements. Volvo wants to be transparent with its consumers about producing electric cars only by 2030.

Later this year, Volvo's Charleston, South Carolina facility will produce the EV battery-passport for the EX90 SUV, which will then be delivered to customers in North America and Europe. Alongside introducing the first-ever EV battery passport, Butani underlined the value of being a leader and a pioneer.

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How Does World's First EV Battery Passport Work

According to CarBuzz's report, EV battery passports, akin to actual passports, display battery and carbon footprint details, with Volvo retaining the information for a 15-year period. This technology may extend to the United States, streamlining data and monitoring battery components to enhance consumer convenience and encourage government incentives.

The article also mentioned that Audi and Tesla, working alongside the Global Battery Alliance, demonstrated the feasibility of the idea last year. Thus, sparking a race among automakers to be the first to implement it.

CarBuzz asserted that should its effectiveness matches the EU's expectations, a comparable system could potentially emerge in the US within the coming years. The EV battery passport, resembling a conventional passport, discloses a vehicle's history alongside essential details.

EU regulations require it to reveal battery composition, origins, carbon footprint, and recycled content. Volvo goes further by providing data on the battery's condition, aiding second-hand buyers in assessing remaining battery life accurately.

Furthermore, Volvo will retain battery health information for 15 years per vehicle at a fee of $10.

CarScoops offered additional insights into this recent advancement. Besides, the EV battery passport will feature details concerning a battery's well-being, enhancing buyers' confidence in the used car market and streamlining the evaluation of a pre-owned EV's worth.

According to the report, owners can obtain a basic passport version by scanning a QR code on the driver's door, while a comprehensive edition will be provided to authorities and likely be accessible to dealers as well.

Furthermore, it can conduct a thorough assessment of the entire supply chain, analyzing the proportion of renewable energy utilized by a supplier to determine an overall carbon footprint for the battery pack. Volvo and Jaguar Land Rover have both invested in Circulor.

The United States has not explicitly stated its intention to mandate an EV battery passport system similar to the EU's requirement in 2027. Given the current battery-sourcing regulations necessary for EV subsidy eligibility, it appears probable that both manufacturers and the government will recognize the advantages of implementing passports soon.

Originally slated for a 2023 release, Volvo's EX90 faced a one-year delay in its launch to address issues with its Lidar software. The three-row electric vehicle is now anticipated to arrive in dealerships this autumn.

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