SAE International has announced 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,” said 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 J3327TM, through identifying mineral sourcing and the traceability chain throughout the manufacturing cycle,” he added. “This will drive sustainability, compliance, and interoperability across the entire battery lifecycle.”
SAE J3327 harmonizes with international supply chain standards, including ISO protocols and the EU’s Digital Product Passport for batteries, to ensure global interoperability.
“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.”
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.
To read Committee Chair, Frank Menchaca’s recent article “Building energy storage supply chain traceability through standards,” click here.
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 8th, 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.
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