Used EV Pre-Purchase Inspection
About to spend lakhs on a used EV? The most expensive part — the battery — is invisible and silent. Our DIYguru-certified technicians measure real battery State-of-Health and check the whole car before you pay, so a tired pack or a hidden taxi past never becomes your problem. Any brand, at the seller's location.
DIYguru-certified technicians · 2-hour callback · on-site or workshop
What we do
What a full pre-purchase EV inspection covers
A used EV is not a used petrol car — the checks that actually protect your money, on any brand.
Battery State of Health
The single most important check. We measure usable capacity vs rated, cell balance and internal resistance — a real SoH number, not a guess.
SoH · capacity
BMS & fault history
A diagnostic read of the Battery Management System — stored faults, HV-system history and the cell-group data that exposes a weak module.
BMS · fault log
Charging system
AC and DC charging verified, charging port and on-board charger checked, and real charge behaviour observed.
AC · DC · OBC
Motor & drivetrain
Motor, controller and reduction gear checked for jerking, noise, power loss and limp-mode history.
motor · controller
Brakes, suspension & tyres
Rust-seized calipers, pad/disc life, suspension knocks and uneven tyre wear — common and costly on used EVs.
brakes · tyres
Body, structure & flood check
Paint and panel inspection for accident repairs, and checks for the flood-damage that can quietly kill an EV.
body · flood
Paperwork & history
RC, warranty status and transferability, service records, insurance and any ex-fleet / taxi use that ages a car fast.
RC · warranty
Clear go / no-go report
A written report with SoH, findings, red flags and a fair-price view — so you negotiate from facts, not hope.
written report
Any brand, at the seller
We inspect cars and scooters of every brand, at the seller's home or showroom, before money changes hands.
on-site · any brand
What buyers worry about (and we catch)
- A battery that has quietly lost capacity (and range)
- A hidden ex-taxi / fleet history that aged the car fast
- Heavy DC-fast-charging abuse that degraded the pack
- Flood or accident damage hidden under fresh paint
- Rust-seized brakes and worn suspension from low use
- Out-of-warranty or non-transferable battery cover
- Odometer or paperwork tampering
- A price that doesn't reflect the car's real health
How the inspection works
- 1You book; we coordinate with the seller and reach the car
- 2Battery State-of-Health measured + BMS fault read
- 3Charging, motor, brakes, suspension & tyres checked
- 4Body, structure and flood/accident inspection
- 5Paperwork, warranty and history verification
- 6A clear written report with SoH, red flags & fair price
What we inspect
Every used EV — cars and scooters, any brand.
Works on every EV brand
2-wheelers, 3-wheelers and cars — every make and model.
DIYguru-certified
Every technician passes EV-specific certification
2-hour callback
Executive confirms within 2 hours of booking
On-site or workshop
Your choice. Site-visit fee waived on repair.
Used EV inspection — frequently asked
Why does a used EV need a special inspection?
Because the battery is roughly half the car's value and you cannot judge it by looking. A used petrol engine can be rebuilt cheaply; a tired EV pack costs lakhs. We measure real State of Health so you don't overpay for a worn-out battery.
How do you check the battery health?
We measure usable capacity against the rated capacity (State of Health), scan every cell group's voltage and balance, and read the BMS fault history — far more reliable than the range estimate on the dashboard.
Where does the inspection happen?
At the seller's location — their home or showroom — so you can inspect before any money changes hands. We cover cars and scooters of every brand.
What do I get at the end?
A clear written report: the battery SoH, every finding, red flags to walk away from, and a fair-price view so you can negotiate from facts.
Can you also service the EV after I buy it?
Yes — ev.care handles charging, battery, motor, AC, brakes and software service for every brand, so we're with you after the purchase too.
Which brands do you inspect?
Every brand — Tata, MG, Mahindra, Hyundai, Kia, BYD, Ola, Ather, TVS, Bajaj, Hero and more.
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