Electric Used Car Inspection
Your EV deserves the best inspection
Buying a used electric or hybrid vehicle and want to know the real state of the battery? We inspect on site – including the TÜV NORD battery check with an official report.
Why an Electric Used Car Inspection pays off before you buy
Clarity about the battery – the most important component
A decision, not a gut feeling
Transparent price and value
Directly at the dealer or private seller
The most important answers about the Electric Used Car Inspection
Clear answers to the most important questions at a glance.
What is the Electric Used Car Inspection?
Why is the battery so crucial for a used EV?
How much does the Electric Used Car Inspection cost?
Which vehicles is the inspection suitable for?
What the Electric Used Car Inspection covers
What matters is not every single finding. What matters is what the findings – above all on the battery – mean for the price, the risk and your purchase decision.
CARA-certified test procedure
The battery test follows a standardised procedure certified by CARA, using TÜV NORD diagnostic technology – not an estimate, but a real measurement via the control units.
State of health (SoH) in percent
You receive the actual health value of the high-voltage battery in percent – including remaining capacity and degree of degradation compared to new condition.
Official TÜV NORD battery report
We document the result in an official TÜV NORD battery report. This certificate creates transparency when you buy – and increases resale value later on.
Context for your purchase decision
We don't assess the SoH value in isolation, but in the context of age, mileage and market price – so you understand whether the battery matches the asking price.
CARA-certified test procedure
The battery test follows a standardised procedure certified by CARA, using TÜV NORD diagnostic technology – not an estimate, but a real measurement via the control units.
State of health (SoH) in percent
You receive the actual health value of the high-voltage battery in percent – including remaining capacity and degree of degradation compared to new condition.
Official TÜV NORD battery report
We document the result in an official TÜV NORD battery report. This certificate creates transparency when you buy – and increases resale value later on.
Context for your purchase decision
We don't assess the SoH value in isolation, but in the context of age, mileage and market price – so you understand whether the battery matches the asking price.
Service booklet and maintenance history
Maintenance records and existing documentation are checked for plausibility.
Vehicle documents
Relevant documents such as inspection (HU/TÜV) reports and owner history help assess the vehicle.
Findings in context
Inconsistencies aren't just recorded – the report also explains what they mean.
Service booklet and maintenance history
Maintenance records and existing documentation are checked for plausibility.
Vehicle documents
Relevant documents such as inspection (HU/TÜV) reports and owner history help assess the vehicle.
Findings in context
Inconsistencies aren't just recorded – the report also explains what they mean.
Bodywork and paint
Dents, scratches, rust or signs of previous accidents are made visible – especially relevant for EVs in the underbody area where the battery is installed.
Charging port and flap
Type 2 and CCS connectors, locking mechanism and charging flap are checked for visible damage, corrosion and function – an often underestimated wear point.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre age, tread depth and EV-specific tyres (optimised rolling resistance, higher load rating) are assessed – relevant for range and follow-up costs.
Glass and lights
Stone chips, cracks or damage to lighting and glass surfaces are documented.
Bodywork and paint
Dents, scratches, rust or signs of previous accidents are made visible – especially relevant for EVs in the underbody area where the battery is installed.
Charging port and flap
Type 2 and CCS connectors, locking mechanism and charging flap are checked for visible damage, corrosion and function – an often underestimated wear point.
Wheels and tyres
Tyre age, tread depth and EV-specific tyres (optimised rolling resistance, higher load rating) are assessed – relevant for range and follow-up costs.
Glass and lights
Stone chips, cracks or damage to lighting and glass surfaces are documented.
Seats and upholstery
Wear, general care and visible damage all feed into the overall assessment.
Controls and displays
Relevant switches, displays and comfort functions are tested for proper operation.
Climate and ventilation
Heating, air conditioning and ventilation are checked where a meaningful assessment is possible.
General condition
Odour, cleanliness and visible signs of use help judge how well the car was cared for.
Seats and upholstery
Wear, general care and visible damage all feed into the overall assessment.
Controls and displays
Relevant switches, displays and comfort functions are tested for proper operation.
Climate and ventilation
Heating, air conditioning and ventilation are checked where a meaningful assessment is possible.
General condition
Odour, cleanliness and visible signs of use help judge how well the car was cared for.
Safety-relevant points
Visible findings on lighting, brakes and other relevant areas are recorded.
Drivetrain and high-voltage components
Visible anomalies on the electric drivetrain, high-voltage cables and the battery cooling system are assessed.
Fault codes
Where possible, fault codes are read out and put into context for your purchase decision.
The technology as a whole
What matters is not the raw list of findings, but what the technical anomalies actually mean.
Safety-relevant points
Visible findings on lighting, brakes and other relevant areas are recorded.
Drivetrain and high-voltage components
Visible anomalies on the electric drivetrain, high-voltage cables and the battery cooling system are assessed.
Fault codes
Where possible, fault codes are read out and put into context for your purchase decision.
The technology as a whole
What matters is not the raw list of findings, but what the technical anomalies actually mean.
Electric drivetrain
If a test drive is possible, acceleration behaviour and fundamental anomalies of the electric drivetrain are taken into account.
Steering and handling
Feedback, stability and unusual noises provide additional clues for the assessment.
Brakes
Braking behaviour and perceptible anomalies are taken into account during the test drive.
Documented observations
Noises, vibrations and warnings are recorded so you don't have to interpret them yourself.
Electric drivetrain
If a test drive is possible, acceleration behaviour and fundamental anomalies of the electric drivetrain are taken into account.
Steering and handling
Feedback, stability and unusual noises provide additional clues for the assessment.
Brakes
Braking behaviour and perceptible anomalies are taken into account during the test drive.
Documented observations
Noises, vibrations and warnings are recorded so you don't have to interpret them yourself.
What you have in hand after the Electric Used Car Inspection
You don't just get findings, but a clear basis for your decision – including an official TÜV NORD battery report. More about the TÜV NORD battery check.
Documented vehicle condition
Official battery test result
Better negotiating position
Why EV buyers choose Meistercheck
Your result in 3 simple steps
- 1
Request a vehicle
Send us the listing or the vehicle details – we organise the rest, including the appointment with the seller. - 2
On-site inspection with battery check
A master technician inspects the vehicle directly on site and performs the TÜV NORD battery check on the high-voltage system – at the dealer or private seller. - 3
Inspection report & battery report
You receive the Meistercheck inspection report and the official TÜV NORD battery report – a clear basis for buying, renegotiating or walking away.
Who the Electric Used Car Inspection is made for
More about the Electric Used Car Inspection
Costs & value
What the inspection costs and why it quickly pays off for EVs.
Learn moreTÜV NORD battery check
How the state-of-health certificate for the high-voltage battery works.
Learn moreInspect an EV before buying
Why a pre-purchase inspection is crucial especially for electric cars.
Learn moreInspect a hybrid
What matters most for plug-in hybrids and full hybrids.
Learn moreWant to have a combustion car inspected instead?
FAQ
After your request we coordinate the inspection with the seller. The check itself usually takes around 60 to 90 minutes – slightly longer than for combustion cars, because the TÜV NORD battery check on the high-voltage system is carried out as well.
The TÜV NORD battery check is a CARA-certified test of the high-voltage battery. The state of health (SoH) is determined via the diagnostic interface – i.e. the remaining capacity and degree of degradation in percent. The result is documented in an official TÜV NORD battery report.
Yes, provided the seller agrees and the vehicle is roadworthy and registered. In that case driving behaviour, acceleration and unusual noises or warnings are included in the assessment.
The price is currently €458 – including the on-site inspection, test drive, Meistercheck inspection report and TÜV NORD battery check with official battery report.
The inspection is suitable for all vehicles with a high-voltage battery: pure electric cars (BEV), plug-in hybrids (PHEV) and full hybrids (HEV). For classic combustion cars and mild hybrids without a high-voltage battery, the regular Used Car Inspection is the right choice.
The official TÜV NORD battery report objectively documents the state of health of the high-voltage battery. When you sell the car later, this builds trust with buyers and can have a positive effect on the price you achieve.
All findings are documented and put into context in the inspection report. That way you know before buying whether the asking price matches the real battery condition – and can decide clearly: buy, renegotiate or better walk away.