Honda uses Circularise to strengthen battery passport readiness ahead of 2027 EU requirements

Bracknell and The Hague, June 10, 2026. Honda Motor Europe and Circularise today announced their collaboration to advance digital battery passport readiness in Europe. From 18 February 2027, certain batteries placed on the EU market must carry a digital passport under the EU Battery Regulation. The two companies have been working together on how that passport can be built, shared, and sustained in day-to-day operations.

The collaboration pairs Honda Motor Europe's product and market expertise with Circularise's traceability, data management, and controlled information sharing. The focus is how battery information is structured, governed, and disclosed so that it meets compliance obligations and stays useful for stakeholders across the battery lifecycle.

"As the regulatory landscape around battery passports becomes more concrete, our focus is on building a practical and credible approach that can support long-term requirements in Europe. Our work with Circularise is helping us shape how relevant battery information can be structured and disclosed in a way that supports trust, usability and future scalability."

As battery passport obligations approach, manufacturers face a growing need to manage complex product, sustainability and lifecycle data across organisational boundaries. That makes data quality, interoperability and governance just as important as access. Honda Motor Europe and Circularise are building battery data flows that remain reliable and accessible to the right stakeholders without forcing disclosure of commercially sensitive information.

"Battery passports will only create real value if companies can share the right data with the right stakeholders at the right time, without forcing unnecessary disclosure of sensitive information"

Beyond compliance, the two companies see battery passports to build trust, keep lifecycle information consistent, and support more effective collaboration across the value chain. Their work to date reflects a shared view that regulatory readiness should be built on operationally usable systems, rather than treated as a last-minute disclosure exercise.

Honda Motor Europe and Circularise will continue refining the approach as the European battery passport landscape takes shape, with the aim of supporting a more transparent, verifiable and circular battery ecosystem.

About Honda
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is a global mobility company producing automobiles, motorcycles, power products, marine and aerospace driven by its longstanding commitment to innovation and the "Power of Dreams." Founded in 1946, Honda has grown into the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer and a leading developer of advanced mobility solutions, including low-emission technologies and next-generation power systems. With a worldwide presence, Honda continues to enhance the freedom, safety, and joy of mobility for customers around the globe. www.hondanews.eu

About Circularise
Circularise is a Netherlands-based product traceability platform, established in 2016, specialising in compliance and sustainability across supply chains. Its platform helps companies collect, share, and trace product and supply chain data beyond tier-1 suppliers, supporting Digital Product Passports and audit-ready compliance with regulations like ESPR, the EU Battery Regulation, and ELV. In January 2025, Circularise opened an office in Japan with the backing of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.