Tenways has begun implementing digital battery passports for its e-bike batteries in partnership with technology provider Minespider. The project is intended to prepare the brand for new European Union requirements while establishing the data systems needed to manage battery information throughout a product’s life.
From February 18, 2027, light means of transport batteries placed on the EU market or put into service must carry a digital battery passport. Each passport will combine model-level and battery-specific information with a unique identifier accessible through a QR code. The underlying records must remain accurate, current, structured and interoperable.
For manufacturers, this is a broader operational challenge than simply adding a label. Relevant information has to be collected from suppliers, connected to individual batteries and maintained across production, sales, servicing and end-of-life processes. Tenways says its early rollout will help it develop those workflows before compliance becomes mandatory.
The initiative is significant for the wider e-bike sector because battery passports could improve traceability and give manufacturers, service partners and other authorised parties more consistent access to lifecycle data. Their practical value will depend on data quality and long-term maintenance, but the regulation is likely to make digital records a standard part of selling e-bikes in Europe.
Source: BikeBiz