How much does an electric used car inspection cost?
You don't just want to know the price – you want to know whether the electric used car inspection is really worth it for you before buying an EV or plug-in hybrid.
Here you can see what's included in the price: an on-site inspection anywhere in Germany by a certified automotive master technician, the TÜV NORD battery check with an official battery inspection report and a clear basis for your decision.
Putting the price into perspective
The amount alone isn't what matters. What counts is what you get for it – and whether the cost pays off for you before buying a used EV.
The current price for the electric used car inspection is 458 € including on-site inspection, test drive, Meistercheck inspection report and the TÜV NORD battery check with an official battery inspection report.
You'll find the complete service on the main page for the electric used car inspection.
Current price
458 €
incl. vehicle inspection and TÜV NORD battery check
What's included in the price
The cost of an electric used car inspection can only be judged sensibly once it's clear what services stand behind it – especially when it comes to the battery.
On-site inspection by a master technician
A structured vehicle inspection with up to 250 checkpoints, a test drive and photo documentation – right where the vehicle is located.
TÜV NORD battery check included
A CARA-certified state of health measurement of the high-voltage battery via the diagnostic interface – not an estimate, but a technical measurement.
Official battery inspection report
You receive an official TÜV NORD battery certificate. That creates transparency when you buy and increases the value when you later resell.
Interpretation instead of mere findings
The value isn't in the raw list of findings, but in the interpretation: does the condition match the price, and what does that mean for your decision?
You can learn more about the battery testing method on the TÜV NORD battery check page.
Why the cost pays off quickly – especially with an EV
Often, the better question isn't what the inspection costs, but what it can cost you to buy a used electric car without one.
The high-voltage battery is by far the most expensive component of an electric car. A battery with significantly reduced remaining capacity means less range, a lower resale value and potentially high follow-up costs – but this only becomes visible through a technical measurement.
A documented state of health (SoH) value is therefore often worth more than any discount. It determines whether you really get what the listing promises – or whether you're paying for a vehicle whose real-world range doesn't match the asking price.
Classic vehicle defects are also documented during the on-site inspection. What matters is the interpretation of the overall picture: does the asking price match the vehicle's condition and battery health?
When an electric used car inspection is especially worthwhile
You can read how the inspection works directly at the vehicle and why it pays off especially when buying an EV on the page Have an electric car inspected before buying.
Price sorted. Here's what else you should know
The price is only one part of the decision. It also matters how the inspection works and what role the TÜV NORD battery certificate plays in your purchase decision.
If you want to see the complete service, take a look at the main page for the electric used car inspection.
If you want to know exactly how the TÜV NORD battery check works, you'll find the details on the TÜV NORD battery check page.
More topics around the electric used car inspection
Frequently asked questions about the electric used car inspection cost
The electric used car inspection currently costs 458 € including on-site inspection, test drive, Meistercheck inspection report and the TÜV NORD battery check with an official battery inspection report.
Yes. The TÜV NORD battery check with state of health measurement and an official battery inspection report is fully included in the price of the electric used car inspection.
The electric inspection additionally includes the TÜV NORD battery check of the high-voltage battery, with a CARA-certified testing procedure and an official battery inspection report. For an EV, this service is decisive for both value and risk.
Often, yes. The high-voltage battery is the most expensive component of an electric car. If the documented SoH value helps you assess range, residual value and risk more realistically, the investment can quickly pay for itself.
Yes. An official TÜV NORD battery certificate documents the battery condition objectively and builds trust with the future buyer – which can have a positive effect on the sale price you achieve.
Yes. The electric used car inspection is suitable for all vehicles with a high-voltage battery – meaning pure electric cars and plug-in hybrids.
Buy your EV with clarity – not guesswork
Have the EV you want inspected before buying and get the TÜV NORD battery inspection report included.