EU Battery Regulation: The next phase of implementation focuses on greater transparency

The EU Battery Regulation (the "Regulation") entered into force on 17 August 2023, but its provisions are being implemented gradually. The first implementation date was in February 2024 (an overview of what aspects of the legislation came into effect by this first implementation date can be found in our article on the topic here ). While this initial phase brought only minor new provisions into force, the next round of implementation, which took place on August 18, 2024, contains more fundamental requirements for OEMs and distributors. In order to increase the sustainability and safety of batteries within the EU, several key provisions have been introduced that focus on the requirements for publishing information on the origin and composition of batteries.

All provisions below are effective as of August 18, 2024, unless otherwise noted. We focused on provisions that will have a direct impact on the automotive industry. (Roddy Martin, more at lexology.com)