Independent battery diagnostics

Know what the battery is really worth.

CARVOLT reads the high-voltage battery of any EV or hybrid directly through the OBD port — and turns it into a verifiable battery certificate within minutes. On the spot, without opening up the car.

55 car brands Results in minutes QR authenticity check
55 brandsin the system
± 5 minper test, on site
100% independentno brand or dealer interest
QR checkon every certificate
How it works

From OBD port to certificate in three steps

No disassembly, no waiting for days — the test is done on location while you watch.

01

Connect

The reader plugs into the OBD port — the same connector every garage uses. Ignition on and the connection is live.

02

Read the battery

CARVOLT asks the car's battery management system directly: health (SOH), capacity, cell voltages, temperature and mileage.

03

Certificate

A professional report right away, with the source of every value and a QR code that lets anyone verify its authenticity.

The report

Honest values, traceable to the measurement

Every certificate shows where each value comes from: straight from diagnostics, from the factory specification, or calculated. No estimates sold as measurements.

Health (SOH)

The number that matters most: how much of the original battery capacity is left. With a clear verdict and colour scale.

Capacity & cells

Usable capacity, pack voltage, highest and lowest cell voltage and cell balance — the earliest warning signs of a problem.

QR authenticity check

Any buyer scans the QR code and instantly sees whether the paper matches the registered measurement. Tampering shows up immediately.

From real life

Real measurements, different brands

Three recent measurements from this month — all values come straight from the cars. Licence plate and VIN are of course left out.

Audi e-tron 55 quattro · 202195 kWh · EV
100%Excellent
STATE OF HEALTH (SOH)
Mileage81.361 km
Pack voltage400 V
Cell voltage (average)3,71 V
Battery temperature26,3 °C
Full health despite more than 80,000 km — that's what a buyer wants to see in writing.
Škoda Superb iV · 202625,7 kWh · PHEV
94.7%Good
STATE OF HEALTH (SOH)
Mileage46.194 km
Measured energy19,6 kWh
Cross-check factory tester95% ✓
Our measurement was compared with a factory tester: same result.
Polestar 2 Long Range · 202278 kWh · EV
90.2%Good
STATE OF HEALTH (SOH)
Mileage89.011 km
Cell balance10 mV · excellent
Battery temperature32 °C
Normal, healthy wear for the age and use.
Who it's for

The battery is the most expensive part — certainty pays off

Buying, selling, trade-in or end of lease: one test prevents expensive surprises.

Car dealers & traders

Know what you buy and sell with proof. Regular customers get their own portal: read out yourself, create certificates and monthly overviews per vehicle.

Fleets & leasing

Know the battery condition of the fleet before renewal or sale. Multiple cars per day, all reports stored per vehicle.

Private owners

Eyeing a used EV or selling your own? One test gives certainty — with a certificate the buyer can verify themselves.

Compare for yourself

Why a CARVOLT certificate?

Three ways to judge the battery of a used EV — and what you really end up holding.

No testRead-out at the brand dealerCARVOLT certificate
Independent verdict✗ own sales interest✓ 100% independent
Result right awayappointment + waiting✓ in minutes, on the spot
Certificate in black and whitesometimes, own format✓ with QR authenticity check
Verifiable by the buyer✓ scan the QR = done
Strong in price negotiationlimited✓ proof in hand

Market research across Europe keeps showing the same thing: an EV with a battery certificate sells faster and brings in hundreds of euros more. One measurement pays for itself.

For companies

Read out yourself with the CARVOLT kit

Buying or selling EVs regularly? Then read out yourself, whenever it suits you. Order the kit once and create your own certificates in minutes per car — no appointment, no waiting.

€ 299 one-off for the kit · then € 29.99 per certificate · both excl. VAT

The OBD2 reader

A compact adapter for the OBD port — the same professional method CARVOLT uses itself. Works on PC/laptop and phone, no software installation.

Your own portal account

Log in with e-mail + PIN, read out, and the certificate rolls out — with QR authenticity check. Every report is stored automatically per vehicle.

Overview & flexible billing

Monthly overview of all your readouts per vehicle (with VIN). Pay the way you want: per readout with a credit, or unlimited use.

01

Order the kit

Send a message — you receive the adapter and your account is ready the same day.

02

Receive your access

Your PIN arrives automatically by e-mail. You can log in to the customer portal right away.

03

Read out yourself

Adapter in the OBD port, ignition on, connect — the test takes a few minutes.

04

Certificate ready

Print right away or share digitally with your buyer — with your own company logo on it.

Why this pays off

The battery determines most of a used EV's value. With your own kit you know exactly what you're buying, and you sell with proof instead of promises — less discussion, faster sales, protected margins. Certificates carry your own company logo and can be verified by any buyer via the QR code.

Coverage

Supported brands

55 brands in the system, with verified readout methods for among others:

VolkswagenAudiŠkodaCupraPorsche MercedesBMWTeslaVolvoPolestar Land RoverOpelPeugeotFiatToyota HyundaiKiaNissanMitsubishiMGLynk & Co
Frequently asked questions

Good to know

What exactly is SOH?

State of Health: how much of the original battery capacity is left. A 55 kWh battery at 90% SOH can still store about 49.5 kWh. It is THE number for the value of a used EV.

How long does a test take?

A few minutes per car. The adapter goes into the OBD port, the battery is read out and the certificate is ready immediately — print or share digitally.

Does the car need to be opened, can anything break?

No. The test runs entirely through the diagnostic (OBD) connector every car has. We only read — nothing is changed.

How does a buyer know the certificate is genuine?

Every certificate carries a QR code. Scanning it instantly shows the certificate number and the measured health — if that doesn't match the paper, something is wrong.

Can I read out myself as a company?

Yes — that is exactly what the kit is for. You order the OBD2 adapter once, get your own account in the customer portal and then create certificates yourself, as often as you like. Your own company logo appears on every certificate.

How does the credit work?

You choose what suits you: a credit (for example 10 or 25 readouts — each test uses one) or unlimited use. Your remaining credit is always shown at the top of the portal, and topping up is one message away.

What does it cost?

That depends on the number of cars. Send a message with your situation (one car, stock or ongoing) — you will quickly receive a suitable proposal.

What is an acceptable SOH value?

Above 90% is excellent. Between 80 and 90% is good — normal for a car that is a few years old. Between 70 and 80% you clearly notice less range, and below 70% the battery is nearing the end: that should be reflected in the price. Also weigh age and mileage — 85% on an eight-year-old car is fine, on a two-year-old car it is a warning.

Is an SOH test mandatory when selling?

No, it is not (yet) legally required. But more and more buyers and dealers ask for it, because the battery is the most expensive part of the car. A certificate prevents discussions afterwards and increases trust — and with it, often the selling price.

Repairs too

Worn battery? We repair it too

CARVOLT is also a certified repair specialist for electric and hybrid car batteries. Often it is not the whole pack that is worn out but a single module — that saves thousands of euros. A complete pack is possible too: refurbished or new, with up to 3 years warranty.

Ready to know what the battery is worth?

Have one test done, or get started yourself with the kit and your own account — send a message and it's ready the same day.

€ 29.99 per certificate · excl. VAT · trade rate for dealers

📍 Stevinstraat 5C · 1704 RN Heerhugowaard · The Netherlands