Used EV Inspection · Melbourne
Independent mobile inspections for used electric cars and plug-in hybrids – the whole vehicle, the battery warranty position and AVILOO high-voltage battery testing where supported.
Why EVs need a different check
Two used EVs of the same model and age can have very different battery health. EVs are also heavy on tyres and suspension, and charging faults or warning messages can be costly. SMGLR checks the whole vehicle, confirms the warranty position and, on supported vehicles, adds an independent AVILOO battery report.
Read our guide: how to check a used EV battery before buying →
Models we inspect
Every inspection covers the whole vehicle. Below is what we focus on for each model, and the battery warranty published for Australian new cars.
Australia’s most common used EVs. We look past the screen: tyres, suspension, body repairs, charging and warning messages.
Fast-growing on the used market. We check charging, warnings, body condition and road-test behaviour.
Popular, affordable EVs – often high-kilometre or ex-rideshare. Usage history and wear matter as much as the battery.
We check charging behaviour, warning messages and recall status – including charging-control-unit (ICCU) campaigns where listed.
Same fast-charging technology family as the IONIQ 5 on EV6. Charging, warnings and recalls are a focus.
A premium EV where software, charging and body condition all affect value.
An older design with an air-cooled battery and the older CHAdeMO fast-charge plug – battery health varies widely between cars.
A petrol engine and a high-voltage battery in one car – both need checking.
AVILOO battery-test compatibility depends on the exact model and year – we confirm it from the listing before booking.
Battery warranty
Battery warranties usually run from first delivery or registration, for a set number of years or kilometres – whichever comes first. A 2021 car with 90,000 km may have far less cover left than its badge suggests. These are the terms published for Australian new cars:
| Model | Battery warranty (whichever comes first) | Capacity guarantee |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 / Model Y – RWD | 8 years / 160,000 km | 70% |
| Tesla Model 3 / Model Y – Long Range & Performance | 8 years / 192,000 km | 70% |
| BYD ATTO 3, DOLPHIN, SEAL | 8 years / 160,000 km | 70% |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, Kona Electric | 8 years / 160,000 km | – |
| Kia EV6, Niro EV | 7 years / 150,000 km | – |
| Polestar 2 | 8 years / 160,000 km | 70% |
| Nissan LEAF | 8 years / 160,000 km | – |
| MG4, MG ZS EV (private use) | 7–10 years, depending on purchase date and servicing | – |
Terms change between model years, and some brands (such as MG, Mitsubishi and Nissan) link longer cover to dealer servicing. Always confirm the remaining cover with the manufacturer using the VIN. The inspection report records the build date and odometer so you can do this.
How it works
Send the EV listing, suburb and seller or dealer details.
We confirm access and whether AVILOO battery testing supports that exact vehicle.
Condition, charging, warnings, diagnostics and road test – within mobile inspection limits.
Your report and photos within an hour of the inspection, the battery report where applicable, then a call from your mechanic.
Common questions
We inspect all common used EVs and plug-in hybrids, including Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, BYD ATTO 3, DOLPHIN and SEAL, MG4 and MG ZS EV, Hyundai IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6 and Kona Electric, Kia EV6 and Niro EV, Polestar 2, Nissan LEAF and plug-in hybrids such as the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
AVILOO battery testing depends on the exact make, model and year. Send us the listing and we confirm compatibility before you book. If the battery test is not supported, the whole-vehicle EV inspection still goes ahead.
Battery warranties usually run from the date the car was first delivered or registered, for a set number of years or kilometres, whichever comes first. Ask the seller for the delivery date and service history, then confirm the remaining cover with the brand using the VIN. Some brands link longer cover to dealer servicing.
Most manufacturer battery warranties stay with the car when it is sold, but terms differ between brands and model years. Always confirm with the manufacturer using the VIN before you buy.
No. Displayed range changes with temperature, charge level, driving style and settings. An independent battery test gives evidence that does not rely on the car’s estimate or the seller’s description.
No. An inspection and battery test show the condition at the time of testing. They cannot guarantee future battery life or faults.
Sources
Checked November 2026. Manufacturer terms can change – confirm with the brand for the specific vehicle.
Send the listing and suburb. We’ll confirm access, availability and AVILOO battery-test compatibility.