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Certified battery diagnostic function for electric vehicle remarketing
MAHLE receives European quality certification for its battery health assessment tool to standardize the valuation of used electric vehicles.
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The E-SCAN battery diagnostic function from MAHLE has been awarded the BATTERY HEALTH CHECK CARA APPROVED certification by the Car Remarketing Association Europe (CARA). This certification verifies that the system’s method for assessing the condition of high-voltage batteries aligns with European quality standards. Given that a battery can represent up to 60 percent of an electric vehicle's total value, standardized diagnostics are essential for determining accurate resale values in the used-vehicle market.
Standardized data retrieval and analysis
E-SCAN is integrated as a standard feature in existing diagnostic hardware. The system retrieves critical battery parameters, such as the State of Health (SoH), directly through the vehicle's standardized European On-Board Diagnostic (EOBD) interface. The technical process involves:
The E-SCAN battery diagnostic function from MAHLE has been awarded the BATTERY HEALTH CHECK CARA APPROVED certification by the Car Remarketing Association Europe (CARA). This certification verifies that the system’s method for assessing the condition of high-voltage batteries aligns with European quality standards. Given that a battery can represent up to 60 percent of an electric vehicle's total value, standardized diagnostics are essential for determining accurate resale values in the used-vehicle market.
Standardized data retrieval and analysis
E-SCAN is integrated as a standard feature in existing diagnostic hardware. The system retrieves critical battery parameters, such as the State of Health (SoH), directly through the vehicle's standardized European On-Board Diagnostic (EOBD) interface. The technical process involves:
- Manufacturer data benchmarking: The software evaluates real-time battery data against original manufacturer specifications.
- Rapid diagnostics: The assessment is completed in less than two minutes, eliminating the requirement for a test drive.
- Hardware integration: The function is pre-installed on professional diagnostic devices to ensure compatibility across various vehicle makes and models.
Advanced physical measurement options
For service environments requiring more granular data, the ecosystem includes the E-HEALTH Charge device. This system combines EOBD data with physical measurements taken during a charging cycle. By analyzing the battery's behavior under load, it provides a manufacturer-independent SoH diagnosis in approximately 15 minutes. This dual-layered approach allows workshops to choose between a rapid initial check and a more in-depth technical analysis based on the specific requirements of the vehicle inspection.
Impact on workshop and fleet operations
The certification of these diagnostic tools provides a technical benchmark for repair shops, fleet operators, and used-vehicle dealers. Felix-Matthias Walter, Director Service Solutions at MAHLE Lifecycle and Mobility, noted that the certification ensures comparability and transparency across different national markets. By providing a verified method for battery health checks, the solution supports the digital supply chain of the used EV market, allowing for reliable asset valuation and improved maintenance planning without additional infrastructure investment.
www.mahle.com
For service environments requiring more granular data, the ecosystem includes the E-HEALTH Charge device. This system combines EOBD data with physical measurements taken during a charging cycle. By analyzing the battery's behavior under load, it provides a manufacturer-independent SoH diagnosis in approximately 15 minutes. This dual-layered approach allows workshops to choose between a rapid initial check and a more in-depth technical analysis based on the specific requirements of the vehicle inspection.
Impact on workshop and fleet operations
The certification of these diagnostic tools provides a technical benchmark for repair shops, fleet operators, and used-vehicle dealers. Felix-Matthias Walter, Director Service Solutions at MAHLE Lifecycle and Mobility, noted that the certification ensures comparability and transparency across different national markets. By providing a verified method for battery health checks, the solution supports the digital supply chain of the used EV market, allowing for reliable asset valuation and improved maintenance planning without additional infrastructure investment.
www.mahle.com
