Mahle‘s E-Scan battery diagnostics function has been awarded Battery Health Check CARA (Car Remarketing Association Europe) Approved certification, confirming that it meets European quality standards for electric vehicle battery assessment.
CARA certified that E-Scan provides a reliable evaluation of battery condition. The function comes pre-installed on Mahle’s TechPro and Connex diagnostic devices and reads battery parameters such as the state of health (SoH) through the vehicle’s standardized EOBD (European on-board diagnostic) interface. The system evaluates the battery based on original manufacturer data in just two minutes, without requiring a test drive.
Battery health assessments are increasingly important, as the high-voltage battery can account for up to 60% of an electric vehicle’s total value, influencing resale pricing. The certification gives repair shops, fleet operators and used car dealers a competitive advantage by ensuring consistent and reliable battery evaluations.
“We are pleased that the certification of E-Scan further strengthens our role as a competent and strong partner in the growing market for used electric vehicles,” said Felix-Matthias Walter, director service solutions at Mahle Lifecycle and Mobility.
“On the one hand, our partners can quickly answer customer questions about the battery health of an electric vehicle without needing to make additional investments. On the other hand, the certification now ensures comparability and transparency across national markets.”
For workshops requiring more detailed analysis, Mahle offers the E-Health Charge battery diagnostics device. It combines physical measurements of the battery during charging with OBD data, providing a manufacturer-independent SoH diagnosis in 15 minutes. The device is designed for EV-focused workshops, and the E-Charge 20 model adds flexibility with a mobile setup and 22 kW DC charging capability.
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