Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Govt Drafts Battery Pack Aadhaar Guidelines
The Indian government has released draft guidelines for a Battery Pack Aadhaar system.
This system will give every battery pack a unique number and a QR code.
The number will store information about the battery, like who made it and what it's made of.
The QR code will let certain people see more details about the battery's health and how it's being used.
This is to make sure batteries are safe, last longer, and can be recycled properly.
It will also help stop fake batteries from being sold.
The system will mainly be used for electric vehicle batteries and big industrial batteries.
The government hopes this will make people trust electric vehicles more and help the environment.
The Indian government has released draft guidelines for a Battery Pack Aadhaar system to track batteries throughout their lifecycle.
Every battery pack will receive a unique 21-character Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) and a QR code.
Static data such as manufacturer identity and battery specifications will be stored, while dynamic data like battery health will be maintained on a central server.
The system aims to enhance transparency, traceability, and sustainability in the EV sector and support circular economy efforts.
The guidelines primarily target EV batteries and industrial batteries above 2 kWh, excluding SLI and portable batteries.
- Who
- The Indian government
- What
- Released draft guidelines for a Battery Pack Aadhaar system
- When
- Recently (exact date not specified)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To enhance transparency, traceability, and sustainability in the EV sector
- Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN)
- Unique 21-character identifier for battery packs
- QR Code
- Accessible to authorized users for static data
- Static Data
- Manufacturer identity, battery specifications, material composition, carbon footprint
- Dynamic Data
- Battery health, thermal events, charge-discharge cycles, end-of-life status
- Target Batteries
- EV batteries and industrial batteries above 2 kWh
- Excluded Batteries
- Starting, Lighting, and Ignition (SLI) batteries and portable batteries
- Data Access
- Publicly available static data; dynamic data restricted to approved entities
- Purpose
- Enhance transparency, traceability, and sustainability in the EV sector