CURRENT CONTEXT: NITI Aayog, in consultation with various ministries, finalised the framework for a Battery Passport for EV batteries, aimed at improving safety, quality, traceability, and bolstering exports.

ABOUT BATTERY PASSPORT:

• Definition: A QR-coded digital identity for every EV battery, similar to Aadhaar.
• Includes Data On:
• Origin, composition, performance, carbon footprint, and end-of-life disposal.
• Features:
• Enhances safety by preventing mix of incompatible cells
• Promotes circular economy and compliance with global standards
• Aims to boost EV exports by ensuring quality and traceability