China MIIT Launches Traction Battery Traceability Platform 
According to an announcement from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China, a meeting marking the official launch of the “National New Energy Vehicle Traction Battery Traceability Information Management Platform” was held in Tianjin on March 31, 2026. This platform was established to fulfill the “Information Management” requirements outlined in Chapter 5 of the Provisional Measures for the Administration of Recycling and Utilization of Waste Traction Batteries from New Energy Vehicles, which went into effect on April 1, 2026.
With the platform now operational, all enterprises involved in the traction battery supply chain are required to upload data regarding the entire life cycle of the batteries—including production, vehicle installation, sales, decommissioning, recycling, and reuse. The platform achieves full-process traceability by utilizing unique identification codes (IDs) for each traction battery unit.
About the National NEV Traction Battery Traceability Platform
This platform replaces the previous “National Monitoring and Traction Battery Recycling and Traceability Integrated Management Platform.” Compared to the legacy system, the new platform expands the scope of reporting entities, increases the detail of required data, and features an upgraded reporting interface.
Registration and Login
Enterprises can register and log in to the platform via the following URL:
https://www.barrp.cn/tbrat#/home
Target Enterprises and Reporting Obligations
In principle, only enterprise registered within the PRC is subject to these requirements. For imported batteries or imported vehicles, the importer bears the legal responsibility for reporting.
| Life Cycle Stage | Reporting Entity | Reporting Content and Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Production | Battery Manufacturers |
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| Sales | NEV Manufacturers, Importers |
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| Repair | Auto Repair Enterprises |
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| Exchange | Battery Swapping Operators |
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| Dismantling | End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Dismantlers |
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| Utilization | Comprehensive Utilization Enterprises (Recyclers) |
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*Note: All deadlines are calculated on calendar days (including weekends and public holidays).
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Under Article 39 of the Provisional Measures for the Administration of Recycling and Utilization of Waste Traction Batteries from New Energy Vehicles, regulated enterprises that refuse to report information, provide false data, or fail to comply with correction orders from relevant authorities may face:
- For Enterprise: A warning or a fine of up to 30,000 RMB (approx. 4,200 USD).
- For the Directly Responsible Individual: A fine of up to 10,000 RMB (approx. 1,400 USD).
Original Source (Simplified Chinese):
https://www.miit.gov.cn/jgsj/jns/zhlyh/art/2026/art_b3fc173935c54c45aed141149b064878.html
