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Electric Vehicles: Batteries

Asked by Dr Scott ArthurLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 2 March 2026UIN 114515

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with counterparts in the European Union regarding regulatory alignment on battery passports for electric vehicles.

Answered by Mary Creagh

The Secretary of State has not had discussions with counterparts in the European Union regarding regulatory alignment on battery passports for electric vehicles.

Defra is currently reviewing the producer responsibility legislation for batteries. This review will explore potential alignment with the requirements of the European Union Batteries Regulation which applies in Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework, and which includes provisions on digital battery passports. We are in the process of engaging further with industry and other stakeholders on the review.

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