Checking the battery health of electric cars – with the Autel SOH quick test
In an electric car, one component above all determines the value: the high-voltage battery. Anyone buying or selling a used electric vehicle, assessing a returned lease car or managing a fleet therefore wants to know the condition of the battery. That is exactly what the Autel SOH quick test is for: a certified battery health report in around 3 minutes – directly from the Autel diagnostic tool.
What does "SOH" mean?
SOH stands for State of Health – the health condition of the battery. It describes how much of its original capacity a battery has retained over its lifetime. Unlike the charge level (State of Charge), the SOH therefore says nothing about how full the battery currently is, but rather how good it still is. For the value of a used electric car, this is the decisive figure.
What the Autel SOH quick test delivers
- Result in approx. 3 minutes: A comprehensive assessment of the battery state of health, without a test drive and without a charge/discharge cycle.
- CARA-certified: The test provides an officially recognised battery health report that you can hand over to your customer.
- OEM-compliant analysis: Precise data on cell and module status – based on manufacturer specifications.
- Broad coverage: Supports over 90 % of the electric vehicles registered in Europe.
Who benefits from the battery test?
| Application | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Used car trade | A transparent battery report as a sales argument – builds buyer confidence and supports the price |
| Purchasing and trade-ins | Know the battery condition before making an offer instead of pricing in the risk |
| Lease returns | Objective assessment of the battery condition on return |
| Fleet management | Regularly document the battery condition of electric vehicles |
| Workshops and breakdown services | An additional service for electric car customers, carried out quickly |
Token or annual licence?
The SOH quick test licence is available in two scopes:
- 1 token: A single unlock for one SOH quick test – ideal for trying it out or for occasional use.
- Annual licence: Unlocks the SOH quick test function on your device for 12 months – for businesses that test electric vehicles regularly.
The rule of thumb: if you only assess an electric car now and then, start with individual tokens. As soon as the battery report becomes a fixed part of your purchasing or service, the annual licence pays off.
Which devices support the SOH quick test?
The SOH quick test is compatible with all Autel EU models from the MaxiCheck MX900 upwards (please note: unlocks are only possible for EU devices). When ordering, you enter the serial number of your device during checkout; the licence is activated for this serial number and you receive confirmation by e-mail. You do not have a suitable device yet? These models are a good basis:
The entry-level option: the Autel MaxiCheck MX900 – for the SOH quick test, please choose the EU version.
Autel MaxiDAS DS900 – the workshop tablet
Autel MaxiDAS DS900-BT – with Bluetooth VCI
For a comprehensive overview of diagnostic technology for hybrid and electric vehicles, see our guide Which diagnostic tool for electric vehicles is the best?.
Good to know: Licences are digital goods. The unlock is set up for your serial number immediately after purchase – which is why they are excluded from the right of withdrawal. If in doubt, give us your model and serial number beforehand and we will check the match before you order.
Conclusion: the fastest route to a battery report
In an electric car, the battery is the biggest value factor – and until now often a black box. With the Autel SOH quick test you make it transparent in around 3 minutes, with a certified report for your customers. Whether a single token or an annual licence: you can buy on invoice via Klarna or PayPal. We will be happy to answer questions about the compatibility of your device on 0711-3654 4645.