SAE International Advances Battery Supply Chain Transparency with New Critical Mineral Traceability Standard

SAE J3327 Establishes the First Industry-Wide Framework to Track Critical Minerals Vital to the Energy Transition

WARRENDALE, Pa. (Sept. 10, 2025) - SAE International^® announces the release of J3327™ Surface Vehicle EV Battery Global Traceability standard, establishing the first industry-wide framework for documenting the journey of critical minerals from extraction, manufacturing, use, and end of life. Developed by SAE's Battery Global Traceability Committee, the standard addresses urgent industry needs for consistent, reliable traceability practices to meet rising compliance requirements, reduce inefficiencies, and supports reuse and recycling.

"The global transition towards electric mobility and renewable energy storage has intensified the need for a transparent and responsible battery supply chain," stated Christian Thiele, senior director, global ground vehicle standards, SAE International. "The SAE Battery Global Traceability Committee recognizes this imperative and has developed a comprehensive standard, SAE J3327^TM, through identifying mineral sourcing and the traceability chain throughout the manufacturing cycle. This will drive sustainability, compliance, and interoperability across the entire battery lifecycle."

"This framework for an Electric Vehicle Battery Traceability Record, SAE J3327, establishes a foundation for transparent, consistent identification of critical mineral sourcing and chain of custody during processing and manufacturing of EV Batteries," said Frank Menchaca, circular economy leader, LiBridge and SAE Battery Global Traceability Committee chair. "It provides a consistent approach that will save companies time and money while enabling recycling and safe end-of-life processing."

SAE J3327 harmonizes with international supply chain standards, including ISO protocols and the EU's Digital Product Passport for batteries, to ensure global interoperability. The document:

• Establishes a comprehensive traceability framework for battery materials from mining through manufacturing.

• Provides a consistent approach aligned with existing international requirements.

• Enhances verification and security, helping prevent falsified country-of-origin claims and reducing risks to battery management systems.

Access to SAE J3327 is available at https://www.sae.org/standards/content/j3327_202509. To read Committee Chair, Frank Menchaca's recent article "Building energy storage supply chain traceability through standards," visit: https://www.sae.org/blog/j3327-frank-menchaca-guest-post. To further explore the implications of responsible battery lifecycle management, SAE International will host a panel discussion titled "Battery Traceability: Safeguarding Safety and the Environment" at The Battery Show North America and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo on October 8, 2025, from 1:15-2:15 p.m. Moderated by SAE's Christian Thiele, the session will feature perspectives from industry leaders including Frank Menchaca (Auzolan LLC), Jose Flores (Ancor Automotive), and Laura Wagner (General Motors). The panel will highlight how traceability standards and practices can enhance safety, sustainability, and efficiency across the global battery supply chain. Panel details are available at: https://tbsm25.mapyourshow.com/8_0/sessions/session-details.cfm?scheduleid=275 About SAE International® SAE International is a global organization committed to advancing mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity. By engaging nearly 200,000 engineers, technical experts and volunteers, we connect and educate mobility professionals to enable safe, clean, and accessible mobility solutions. We act on two priorities: encouraging a lifetime of learning for mobility engineering professionals and setting the standards for industry engineering. We strive for a better world through the work of our philanthropic SAE Foundation, including award-winning programs like A World In Motion® and the Collegiate Design Series™. More at https://http://www.sae.org. ### Media Contact: SAE International Jeff Laskowski 248.925.4770 [email protected]