Australia’s first mobile EV battery test has launched: Here’s why that matters

The used EV market is growing fast in Australia, driven by rising new EV sales, growing consumer interest, and a clear shift toward more sustainable motoring. But for buyers and sellers alike, there’s always been one major unknown: the condition of the battery.

Now, thanks to a groundbreaking local partnership, there’s finally a way to test what matters most. TESTMYEV has launched the first mobile EV battery health test in the country, and it’s set to play a major role in building confidence and transparency across the used EV market.

TESTMYEV is a new, mobile battery inspection service that provides detailed reports on the health of an electric vehicle’s battery using internationally certified technology and methodology.

It’s the result of a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Vehicle Assessments Australia, a trusted national provider of mobile vehicle inspections, and AVILOO, a globally recognised Austrian tech company specialising in EV battery analytics.

The partnership gives Australian EV owners, buyers, and sellers access to the same kind of independent battery certification used in Europe without needing to visit a dealership or workshop. Everything is done from the convenience of your driveway.

An electric vehicle’s battery is its most critical and expensive component. It can represent up to 40 per cent of a car’s total value, and its condition directly affects how far you can drive, how fast you can charge, and how long the car will last.

Unlike traditional combustion engines, where wear and tear are often visible or audible, battery degradation in an EV (much like your smartphone) is almost impossible to spot without diagnostic tools.

For car buyers, that means significant risk when purchasing a second-hand EV. For sellers, it can make pricing and proving value difficult. And for dealers, fleet operators, and even finance providers, it introduces uncertainty around long-term performance and residual value.

TESTMYEV removes that uncertainty by offering detailed, real-world data and a certified battery health report that can be trusted.

While some car brands offer battery condition readouts via apps or in the car’s infotainment system, these are often limited to internal estimates and not objective, independent data.

TESTMYEV uses the AVILOO Battery Diagnostics System, which has been tested and certified to strict European standards. AVILOO is ISO-certified, TÜV Austria-accredited, and trusted by OEMs and dealerships throughout Europe.

One of the most convenient aspects of TESTMYEV is that it’s entirely mobile. Once a test is booked online at testmyev.com.au, a VAA technician will arrive at your home or business and connect the AVILOO data logger to your car. This takes just minutes and doesn’t require any vehicle modification.

Once the vehicle data is uploaded and analysed by AVILOO’s systems, you will receive your vehicle’s battery health results within five minutes of your on-site inspection with a precise, easy-to-understand and completely independent report.

The report’s battery score is determined using a comprehensive array of data that includes both current measurements and historical vehicle data.

These are then analysed against AVILOO’s extensive battery performance database to generate a Battery Health Certificate, which includes:

Results are numerically presented through the ‘100% manufacturer-independent’ AVILOO Score. A higher score indicates better battery condition. While for significant risks, the report highlights a ‘Red Flag,’ detailing the specific nature and type of fault.

TESTMYEV is perfect for anyone looking to buy or sell a used EV. If you’re a buyer, it gives you peace of mind that the battery is in good shape.

If you’re a seller, it helps prove your vehicle’s worth with independent, certified data. Basically, if battery health matters to your EV decision, this test is for you.

As government incentives encourage new EV sales and infrastructure continues to grow, the used EV market is becoming a vital part of the national shift to electric mobility. But for that market to thrive, trust is key.

By introducing a trusted, independent testing solution, TESTMYEV brings the kind of certainty that used EVs have needed to become mainstream, and it’s arriving just as a new wave of second-hand Teslas, BYDs, Polestars, and MGs start to enter the resale market.

Booking a battery test is easy, and onsite tests start from as little as $200.

TESTMYEV tests are compatible with over 90 per cent of EVs and plug-in hybrids available in Australia, including Tesla, Volvo, BYD, Kia and Cupra.

Just head to testmyev.com.au and fill in your vehicle details and preferred testing time.

Whether you’re buying your first EV, selling your current one, or managing a fleet of electrified vehicles, TESTMYEV gives you the insight you need to make smarter, safer decisions.