Volvo Unveils World's First EV Battery Passport for EX90 SUV
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Volvo Cars |
| Initiative | Debut of the world's first EV battery passport |
| Vehicle | Flagship EX90 SUV |
| Key Features | Tracks raw materials, components, recycled content, and carbon footprint |
| Access Method | Simplified version via QR code on the inside of the driver's door |
| Technology Partner | UK-based startup Circulor |
| Technology Used | Blockchain technology to map supply chains |
| Regulatory Context | EU's New Battery Regulation (2020) mandates such passports by Feb 2027 |
| Objective | Increase awareness and transparency around EVs |
| Manufacturing Location | Company facility in South Carolina, USA |
| Delivery Start Date | Later this year in North America and Europe |
| Audience | Customers (simplified version), regulators (comprehensive version) |