The development and production of batteries has become a strategic imperative for the EU, enabling the clean energy transition and as a key component of the competitiveness of the automotive sector. To help the EU become a global leader in sustainable battery production and use, in 2018 the Commission published a strategic action plan on batteries.
The first set of regulation requirements under the EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 will come into effect on 18 August 2024.
Parliament approved the agreed text on 14 June 2023. The regulation was published in the EU Official Journal on 28 July 2023. Procedure completed. The issue of batteries is relevant to many policy areas, from transport, climate action and energy to waste and resources.
To help the EU become a global leader in sustainable battery production and use, in 2018 the Commission published a strategic action plan on batteries. It covers the different stages of the value chain, identifies a number of strategic goals and proposes a range of tools to achieve them.
The new law takes into account technological developments and future challenges in the sector and will cover the entire battery life cycle, from design to end-of-life. Key measures foreseen by the regulation:
The EU Battery Regulation will supersede the Battery Directive 2006/66/EC by 18 August 2025, signifying a crucial advancement in regulatory enforcement. Unlike directives, which necessitate incorporation into national laws, regulations are directly enforceable across all member states. Which Battery Types are Covered in the Battery Regulation?