In a move to help EV (Electric Vehicle) owners, India plans on launching a ‘ Battery Passport ’ regime. Under the system, the specifications of every battery , including the origin, performance, composition, EoL (End-of-Life), and the entire supply chain will be digitally captured and embedded in a QR code .Officials at Niti Aayog have highlighted that a battery passport will serve similar functions as an Aadhar Card, with every battery having a unique ID that provides all the information on the product.The initiative will not only improve safety and quality standards but also accelerate EV exports from India . Additionally, India is offering a major incentive to global EV players to set up manufacturing hubs in India and export from here . This will also assist the future of battery swapping policy for vehicles, allowing owners to access the details of their battery by simply scanning a QR code.Also Read: Global EV Import Duty to Reduce to 15% Under New Scheme? Read to Find Out.The policy has been deemed essential after a series of fire incidents involving electric two-wheelers and cars. Industry insiders have said that there have been instances of the companies importing batteries of different vintages and using them a part of the same modules.After the implementation of this policy, it will be possible to ensure that all cells in any battery are manufactured in the same year . Since the battery constitutes nearly 40% of the cost of an EV, the users will be able to determine lifecycle and performance rather easily.Also Read: China’s Rare-Earth Export Curbs Threaten India’s EV Push: E-Vitara Faces Production CutsChina Rare Earth Export Restrictions and their Effect on India's EV PushIndia’s electric vehicle (EV) ambitions face a major setback following China’s April 2025 decision to tighten export restrictions on rare earth magnets which is a critical components used in EV motors. Though these magnets account for less than 5 % of a vehicle’s cost, their scarcity could bring manufacturing to a standstill.What’s Happening?New Beijing licensing requirements : China now mandates licenses, detailed end-use disclosures, and military non-use guarantees for seven rare earth magnets and alloys, including samarium, terbium, dysprosium, neodymium, extending approval times to at least 45 days.Crippling delays : By May 2025, India had cleared roughly 30 import requests at home but none approved by China , leaving automakers empty-handed.Ripple Effect on Indian EV IndustryProduction bottlenecks : Vehicle rollouts, including dozens of new EVs, and major two-wheeler launches could be delayed by July 2025 due to low magnet inventory.OEM impact : Maruti Suzuki has already slashed its e‑Vitara six-month production target by two-thirds (from approx. 26,500 to approx. 8,200 units) attributable directly to magnet shortages.Potential price increases : Analysts predict a 5–8 % cost bump for EVs and scooters as shortages tighten pricing dynamics.Also Read: India Forms Panel to Tackle Rare Earth Shortage; China Tightens Export