New electric vehicle batteries sold in California must carry a permanent information label
Battery suppliers must put a permanent label on each new vehicle traction battery sold in the state, listing the supplier, manufacture date, chemistry, capacity, hazardous substances and safe disposal information. Suppliers also pay a yearly fee to the state air board, set by market share.
Who it affects
Electric vehicle battery suppliers and remanufacturers
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027; the changes described here start on July 1, 2028.
- : Signed into law
- : Law takes effect
- : The changes described here start to apply
- : Battery suppliers start paying a yearly fee to the air board
Official text
California SB 615: Vehicle traction batteries.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.