TEST EV Building Confidence in Pre-Loved EV Purchases - CleanTechnica

The article discusses the growing importance of certified battery health testing for used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as more EVs enter their second and third ownership cycles. Since the battery can represent up to one-third of the vehicle’s value, buyers need assurance about its condition to make informed purchases. TEST EV Pty Ltd, founded by EV entrepreneur Nathan Gore-Brown in Australia, has partnered with AVILOO to provide a standardized, independent battery health testing service using the AVILOO Flash Test. This test quickly assesses the State of Health (SoH) of an EV battery in about three minutes via a plug-and-play device, generating a certificate that helps build buyer confidence. During a demonstration, Nathan tested a six-year-old Tesla Model 3, revealing some discrepancies between the WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure) certified range and the real-world range experienced by the owner. Nathan explained that WLTP figures are lab-based and generally overestimate real-world range by 10-30% due