Battery Pass Ontology
type: Ontology
description: OWL/RDFS ontology derived from SAMM Battery Pass models including CarbonFootprint, Circularity, GeneralProductInformation, Labels, MaterialComposition, and SupplyChainDueDiligence modules. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).
date: 2026-02-23
rdfs properties: battery carbon footprint
rdfs properties: carbon footprint performance class
rdfs properties: carbon footprint study
rdfs properties: absolute carbon footprint
rdfs properties: carbon footprint
rdfs properties: lifecycle stage
rdfs properties: carbon footprint per lifecycle stage
rdfs properties: has unit
rdfs properties: symbol
rdfs properties: common code
rdfs properties: reference unit
rdfs properties: renewable content
rdfs properties: document type
rdfs properties: mime type
rdfs properties: document URL
rdfs properties: name of supplier
rdfs properties: email address of supplier
rdfs properties: supplier web address
rdfs properties: address of supplier
rdfs properties: components
rdfs properties: pre consumer share
rdfs properties: recycled material
rdfs properties: post consumer share
rdfs properties: safety instructions
rdfs properties: extinguishing agent
rdfs properties: waste prevention
rdfs properties: separate collection
rdfs properties: information on collection
rdfs properties: address country
rdfs properties: postal code
rdfs properties: street address
rdfs properties: part name
rdfs properties: part number
rdfs properties: dismantling and removal information
rdfs properties: spare part sources
rdfs properties: recycled content
rdfs properties: safety measures
rdfs properties: end of life information
rdfs properties: product identifier
rdfs properties: battery passport identifier
rdfs properties: battery category
rdfs properties: manufacturing date
rdfs properties: battery status
rdfs properties: battery mass
rdfs properties: manufacturer information
rdfs properties: operator information
rdfs properties: manufacturing place
rdfs properties: putting into service
rdfs properties: warrenty period
rdfs properties: contact name
rdfs properties: identifier
rdfs properties: email address
rdfs properties: web address
rdfs properties: postal address
rdfs properties: declaration of conformity
rdfs properties: result of test report
rdfs properties: labels
rdfs properties: labeling symbol
rdfs properties: labeling meaning
rdfs properties: labeling subject
rdfs properties: battery chemistry
rdfs properties: battery materials
rdfs properties: hazardous substances
rdfs properties: short name
rdfs properties: clear name
rdfs properties: battery material identifier
rdfs properties: battery material name
rdfs properties: battery material mass
rdfs properties: is critical raw material
rdfs properties: battery material location
rdfs properties: hazardous substance class
rdfs properties: hazardous substance name
rdfs properties: hazardous substance concentration

battery carbon footprint
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Carbon Footprint for Batteries
range: double
comment: The carbon footprint of the battery, calculated as kg of carbon dioxide equivalent per one kWh of the total energy provided by the battery over its expected service life, as declared in the Carbon Footprint Declaration. DIN DKE Spec 99100 chapter reference: 6.3.2
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

carbon footprint performance class
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Carbon Footprint for Batteries
range: string
comment: The carbon footprint performance class that the relevant battery model per manufacturing plant corresponds to. DIN DKE Spec 99100 chapter reference: 6.3.7
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

carbon footprint study
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Carbon Footprint for Batteries
range: anyURI
comment: A web link to get access to a public version of the study supporting the carbon footprint values. DIN DKE Spec 99100 chapter reference: 6.3.8
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

absolute carbon footprint
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Carbon Footprint for Batteries
range: double
comment: As a non-mandatory data attribute, the battery passport should include the battery carbon footprint in absolute terms. DIN DKE Spec 99100 chapter reference: 6.3.10
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

carbon footprint
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Carbon Footprint Per Lifecycle Stage Entity
range: double
comment: Carbon footprint of the individual lifecycle stage
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

lifecycle stage
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Carbon Footprint Per Lifecycle Stage Entity
range: Lifecycle Stage
comment: The description of the life cycle stage
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

carbon footprint per lifecycle stage
type: Property
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Carbon Footprint for Batteries
range: Carbon Footprint Per Lifecycle Stage Entity
comment: The carbon footprint of the battery as share of total Battery Carbon Footprint, differentiated per life cycle stages raw material extraction, battery production, distribution and recycling. DIN DKE Spec 99100 chapter reference: 6.3.3-6.3.6
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

has unit
type: Property
type: ObjectProperty
range: Unit
comment: Specifies the unit of measurement for a property
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

symbol
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Unit
range: string
comment: Symbol representation of the unit
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

common code
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Unit
range: string
comment: Common code representation of the unit
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

reference unit
type: Property
domain: Unit
comment: Reference to a standard unit definition
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

renewable content
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Circularity
range: float
comment: Share of renewable material content. DIN DKE Spec 99100 chapter reference: 6.6.2.11
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

document type
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Dismantling and Removal Documentation
range: Document Type
comment: Describes type for document
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

mime type
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Dismantling and Removal Documentation
range: string
comment: Defines internet media type
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

document URL
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Dismantling and Removal Documentation
range: anyURI
comment: Link to document
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

name of supplier
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Spare Part Supplier Entity
range: string
comment: Name of Supplier
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

email address of supplier
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Spare Part Supplier Entity
range: Email Address
comment: E-mail address of supplier for spare parts.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

supplier web address
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Spare Part Supplier Entity
range: anyURI
comment: Web address of supplier for spare parts.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

address of supplier
type: Property
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Spare Part Supplier Entity
range: Postal Address
comment: Postal address of supplier for spare parts.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

components
type: Property
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Spare Part Supplier Entity
range: Component Entity
comment: Components available at supplier
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

pre consumer share
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Recycled Content Entity
range: Percentage
comment: Recycled material share from pre-consumer waste (manufacturing waste, excluding run-around scrap) of the active material.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

recycled material
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Recycled Content Entity
range: Recycled Material
comment: Name of recycled material
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

post consumer share
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Recycled Content Entity
range: Percentage
comment: Recycled material share from post-consumer waste (end-of-life scrap) of the active material.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

safety instructions
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Safety Measures Entity
range: anyURI
comment: Safety measures and necessary safety instructions to handle waste batteries, including in relation to the risks associated with, and the handling of, batteries containing lithium.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

extinguishing agent
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Safety Measures Entity
range: string
comment: Usable extinguishing agents referring to classes of extinguishers (A, B, C, D, K).
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

waste prevention
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: End Of Life Information Entity
range: anyURI
comment: Prevention and management of waste batteries Information on the role of end-users in contributing to waste prevention.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

separate collection
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: End Of Life Information Entity
range: anyURI
comment: Prevention and management of waste batteries Information on the role of end-users in contributing to the separate collection of waste batteries.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

information on collection
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: End Of Life Information Entity
range: anyURI
comment: Prevention and management of waste batteries Information on the separate collection, the take back, the collection points.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

address country
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Postal Address
range: string
comment: The country. For example, Germany.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

postal code
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Postal Address
range: string
comment: The postal code. For example, DE-10719.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

street address
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Postal Address
range: string
comment: The street address. For example, Street 1.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

part name
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Component Entity
range: string
comment: Name of the component part.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

part number
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Component Entity
range: string
comment: Part Number of Component
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

dismantling and removal information
type: Property
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Circularity
range: Dismantling and Removal Documentation
comment: Dismantling and Removal information
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

spare part sources
type: Property
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Circularity
range: Spare Part Supplier Entity
comment: Contact details of sources for replacement spares
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

recycled content
type: Property
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Circularity
range: Recycled Content Entity
comment: Share of material recovered from waste
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

safety measures
type: Property
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Circularity
range: Safety Measures Entity
comment: Safety measures and instructions
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

end of life information
type: Property
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Circularity
range: End Of Life Information Entity
comment: Information on end-of-life handling
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

product identifier
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: General Product Information
range: string
comment: Unique identifier for battery and passport
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

battery passport identifier
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: General Product Information
range: Battery Passport Identifier
comment: Unique identifier for battery passport
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

battery category
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: General Product Information
range: Battery Category
comment: Battery category (LMT, EV, industrial, stationary)
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

manufacturing date
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: General Product Information
range: dateTimeStamp
comment: Manufacturing date of battery
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

battery status
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: General Product Information
range: Battery Status
comment: Lifecycle status of battery
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

battery mass
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: General Product Information
range: float
comment: Mass of entire battery in kilograms
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

manufacturer information
type: Property
type: ObjectProperty
domain: General Product Information
range: Contact Information Entity
comment: Manufacturer identification information
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

operator information
type: Property
type: ObjectProperty
domain: General Product Information
range: Contact Information Entity
comment: Operator contact information
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

manufacturing place
type: Property
type: ObjectProperty
domain: General Product Information
range: Postal Address Entity
comment: Manufacturing facility location
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

putting into service
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: General Product Information
range: dateTime
comment: The battery passport must include information on the date of putting the battery into service. DIN DKE Spec chapter reference: 6.1.3.3
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

warrenty period
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: General Product Information
range: gMonth
comment: The battery passport must include information about the period for which the commercial warranty applies. DIN DKE Spec chapter reference: 6.1.3.4
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

contact name
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Contact Information Entity
range: string
comment: Name of the contact.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

identifier
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Contact Information Entity
range: string
comment: Economic operator code identifier.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

email address
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Contact Information Entity
range: Email Address
comment: Email address.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

web address
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Contact Information Entity
range: anyURI
comment: Web address.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

postal address
type: Property
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Contact Information Entity
range: Postal Address Entity
comment: Postal address of the contact.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

address country
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Postal Address Entity
range: string
comment: The country. For example, DE.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

postal code
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Postal Address Entity
range: string
comment: The postal code. For example, 10719.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

street address
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Postal Address Entity
range: string
comment: The street address. For example, Hindenburgstr. 10.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

declaration of conformity
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Labeling
range: anyURI
comment: EU declaration of conformity
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

result of test report
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Labeling
range: anyURI
comment: URL to test report results
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

labels
type: Property
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Labeling
range: Labeling Entity
comment: Battery labels and symbols
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

labeling symbol
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Labeling Entity
range: anyURI
comment: URL to labeling symbol image
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

labeling meaning
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Labeling Entity
range: langString
comment: Explanation of symbol meaning
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

labeling subject
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Labeling Entity
range: Labeling Subject
comment: Labeling subject category
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

battery chemistry
type: Property
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Material Composition
range: Battery Chemistry Entity
comment: Battery chemistry composition
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

battery materials
type: Property
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Material Composition
range: Battery Material Entity
comment: Component materials used
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

hazardous substances
type: Property
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Material Composition
range: Hazardous Substance Entity
comment: Hazardous substances in battery
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

short name
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Battery Chemistry Entity
range: string
comment: Short name of battery chemistry
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

clear name
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Battery Chemistry Entity
range: string
comment: Clear name of battery chemistry
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

battery material identifier
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Battery Material Entity
range: CAS Number
comment: CAS Number
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

battery material name
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Battery Material Entity
range: string
comment: Name of material
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

battery material mass
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Battery Material Entity
range: float
comment: Weight of component material in grams
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

is critical raw material
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Battery Material Entity
range: boolean
comment: Whether material is critical raw material
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

battery material location
type: Property
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Battery Material Entity
range: Battery Location Entity
comment: Battery component that relates to the material
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

hazardous substance class
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Hazardous Substance Entity
range: Hazardous Substance Class
comment: Battery Regulation narrows reporting to substances falling under defined hazard classes and categories of the CLP regulation.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

hazardous substance name
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Hazardous Substance Entity
range: string
comment: Clear name of hazardous substance
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

hazardous substance concentration
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Hazardous Substance Entity
range: double
comment: Concentration of hazardous substance in percent
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

hazardous substance impact
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Hazardous Substance Entity
range: string
comment: Impact statements based on, e.g., REACH or GHS for all hazard classes applicable to substances in the battery.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

hazardous substance identifier
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Hazardous Substance Entity
range: CAS Number
comment: CAS identifier of hazardous substance
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

hazardous substance location
type: Property
type: ObjectProperty
domain: Hazardous Substance Entity
range: Battery Location Entity
comment: Location on a (sub-)component-level of all hazardous substances.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

component name
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Battery Location Entity
range: string
comment: Name of battery component.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

component id
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Battery Location Entity
range: string
comment: Identifier of substance component.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

supply chain due diligence report
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Supply Chain Due Diligence
range: anyURI
comment: Supply chain due diligence report URL
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

third party assurances
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Supply Chain Due Diligence
range: anyURI
comment: Third-party supply chain assurances
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

supply chain indices
type: Property
type: DatatypeProperty
domain: Supply Chain Due Diligence
range: float
comment: Supply chain sustainability indices
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Carbon Footprint for Batteries
type: Class
comment: The battery passport must contain carbon footprint per functional unit of the battery as declared in the battery carbon footprint declaration in accordance with the entry into force of the implementing acts on the format of declaration. Reference: REGULATION (EU) 2023/1542 aka EU Battery Regulation
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Carbon Footprint Per Lifecycle Stage Entity
type: Class
comment: The carbon footprint of the battery as share of total Battery Carbon Footprint, differentiated per life cycle stage raw material extraction, main production, distribution and end of life and recycling.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Unit
type: Class
comment: Class for units of measurement
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Circularity
type: Class
comment: Battery circularity information including dismantling, spare parts, recycled content, safety measures, and end-of-life information.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Dismantling and Removal Documentation
type: Class
comment: Dismantling and Removal information, including at least: Exploded diagrams of the battery system/pack showing the location of battery cells, disassembly sequences, type and number of fastening techniques to be unlocked, tools required for disassembly, warnings if risk of damaging parts exists, amount of cells used and layout.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Spare Part Supplier Entity
type: Class
comment: The part numbers for components should be provided together with the postal address, e-mail address and web address of the sources for spare parts.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Recycled Content Entity
type: Class
comment: A battery passport must include recycled content information. The content information must include the percentage share of materials that have been recovered from battery manufacturing waste, for each battery model per year and per manufacturing plant.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Safety Measures Entity
type: Class
comment: The safety measures should be provided via the instruction manual as URL linking to PDF.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

End Of Life Information Entity
type: Class
comment: Information on end-of-life handling, waste prevention, and collection.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Postal Address
type: Class
comment: A postal address.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Component Entity
type: Class
comment: Component information including part name and number.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

General Product Information
type: Class
comment: General product information for battery passport including product identification, manufacturer information, manufacturing details, battery category, and status.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Contact Information Entity
type: Class
comment: Contact information including name, postal address, identifier, and optional email and web address.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Postal Address Entity
type: Class
comment: A postal address with country, postal code, and street address.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Labeling
type: Class
comment: Battery labeling information including declaration of conformity, test reports, and labels.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Labeling Entity
type: Class
comment: Entity for the definition of required battery labeling including symbol, meaning, and subject.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Material Composition
type: Class
comment: Battery material composition including battery chemistry, battery materials, and hazardous substances.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Battery Chemistry Entity
type: Class
comment: Detailed composition, including materials used in the cathode, anode, and electrolyte. All common cells have two electrodes and an electrolyte. The specific combination of materials used to make these components is called 'chemistry'.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Battery Material Entity
type: Class
comment: Detailed composition, including materials used in the cathode, anode, and electrolyte.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Hazardous Substance Entity
type: Class
comment: Hazardous substances contained in the battery other than mercury, cadmium or lead. Substance as a chemical element and its compounds in the natural state or the result of a manufacturing process.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Battery Location Entity
type: Class
comment: Battery component that includes the material.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Supply Chain Due Diligence
type: Class
comment: Battery supply chain due diligence information including responsible sourcing reports and third-party assurances.
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Lifecycle Stage
type: Datatype
subclass of: string
on datatype: xsd:string
with restrictions:
  pattern: RawMaterialExtraction|MainProduction|Distribution|Recycling
comment: Enumeration of battery lifecycle stages as string values
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Document Type
type: Datatype
subclass of: string
on datatype: xsd:string
with restrictions:
  pattern: BillOfMaterial|Model3D|DismantlingManual|RemovalManual|OtherManual|Drawing
comment: Enumeration of document types
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Recycled Material
type: Datatype
subclass of: string
on datatype: xsd:string
with restrictions:
  pattern: Cobalt|Nickel|Lithium|Lead
comment: Enumeration of recyclable materials
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Email Address
type: Datatype
subclass of: string
on datatype: xsd:string
with restrictions:
  pattern: ^[\w.-]+@[\w.-]+\.[A-Za-z]{2,}$
comment: Valid email address format
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Percentage
type: Datatype
subclass of: float
comment: Percentage value between 0 and 100
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Battery Category
type: Datatype
subclass of: string
on datatype: xsd:string
with restrictions:
  pattern: lmt|ev|industrial|stationary
comment: Enumeration of battery categories
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Battery Status
type: Datatype
subclass of: string
on datatype: xsd:string
with restrictions:
  pattern: Original|Repurposed|Reused|Remanufactured|Waste
comment: Lifecycle status enumeration
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Battery Passport Identifier
type: Datatype
subclass of: string
on datatype: xsd:string
with restrictions:
  pattern: ^urn:[a-z0-9]+:[a-z0-9]+$
comment: URN format identifier for battery passport
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Labeling Subject
type: Datatype
subclass of: string
on datatype: xsd:string
with restrictions:
  pattern: SeparateCollection|HazardousMaterial|CarbonFootPrint|ExtinguishingAgent
comment: Enumeration of labeling subjects
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

Hazardous Substance Class
type: Datatype
subclass of: string
on datatype: xsd:string
with restrictions:
  pattern: AcuteToxicity|SkinCorrosionOrIrritation|EyeDamageOrIrritation
comment: Enumeration of hazardous substance classes
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab

CAS Number
type: Datatype
subclass of: string
on datatype: xsd:string
with restrictions:
  pattern: ^\d{2,7}-\d{2}-\d{1}$
comment: Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number format
term status: stable
mentioned: vocab