Complete EV Inspection

Electric / Plug-in Hybrid with Battery Test

Comprehensive pre-purchase inspection for an electric or Plug-in Hybrid vehicle, including a specialized high-voltage battery assessment.

A. Bodywork Inspection

1. Visual inspection of the bodywork and attached components
2. Paint thickness measurement
3. Inspection for signs of previous repairs or damage
4. Interior inspection
5. Seat belt inspection

B. Electrical & Diagnostic Inspection

1. Fault code check using diagnostic equipment
2. Mileage verification across the vehicle’s available control units
3. Inspection of the electrical and electronic systems
4. Inspection of the condition and performance of the 12V battery
5. Inspection of the lighting system
6. Visibility inspection

C. Basic Mechanical Inspection

1. Brake fluid inspection
2. Cooling system and coolant inspection
3. Air conditioning performance check
4. Tyre inspection
5. Inspection of relevant external mechanical components

D. High-Voltage Battery Test

1. Vehicle mileage verification
2. Battery state of charge check
3. Battery capacity check
4. State of Health (SoH) check
5. Battery voltage measurement
6. Battery temperature measurement
7. Maximum and minimum cell temperature
8. Maximum and minimum cell voltage
9. Static test
10. Dynamic road test

Additionally included

• Test Drive (when conditions permit)
• Inspection of additional equipment
• Review of available service history and documents
• Complete digital technical report with photographs

Requirements Before the Battery Test

• The vehicle should ideally have been charged the previous day
• The battery should ideally be between 50% and 70% charged
• The vehicle should not have been exposed to direct sunlight for an extended period before the inspection

A dynamic road test with acceleration over approximately 100–200 metres is required.