El blog sobre PKC Certification Boosts Transparency in Used EV Battery Checks

Imagine purchasing a used electric vehicle (EV). What would concern you the most? Beyond the vehicle’s overall condition, the battery’s remaining lifespan and performance are undoubtedly the biggest unknowns. What if you could evaluate an EV’s battery health as easily as assessing a combustion engine? Power Check Control (PKC) certification addresses this very challenge, offering a standardized solution to assess EV battery health and boost transparency in the used EV market.

Power Check Control (PKC) is an EU-certified tool designed to quickly evaluate the health of an electric vehicle’s battery. The certification provides a detailed report on the remaining performance of batteries in over 90% of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in Europe. Beyond residual performance, PKC also delivers other key performance indicators (KPIs) to give users a comprehensive understanding of battery wear.

Quattroruote Professional, part of the Domus Editorial Group, is a leader in Italy’s automotive publishing industry with 65 years of experience in vehicle performance testing and data collection. Leveraging its expertise across various vehicle types—including EVs—Quattroruote Professional enhances the accuracy and reliability of PKC’s battery diagnostic solution.

PKC – Power Check Control has received official validation from CARA (Car Remarketing Association Europe), the leading authority in European vehicle remarketing. This endorsement ensures PKC meets the highest standards for evaluating EV battery health. The certification is conducted by TÜV SÜD, an independent global leader in testing and standardization, confirming PKC’s compliance with the CARA Battery Health Check® standard—a framework designed to meet the needs of the used EV market.

• Fast Testing & Instant Certification: PKC quickly assesses battery health and generates a report in real time.
• Mobile App Integration: A dedicated app allows assessors, sales reps, and technicians to conduct evaluations on the go.
• Comprehensive Data Analysis: The integrated system collects, analyzes, and certifies battery performance data.
• Broad Vehicle Coverage: Supports over 90% of EVs on the market, with monthly updates to expand compatibility.

PKC certification adds value across the EV ecosystem:

Verify battery health before resale or deployment, ensuring transparency and building buyer confidence. This reduces downtime, optimizes vehicle availability, and helps assess residual value.

Enables precise battery diagnostics to streamline repairs. Official battery health certification modernizes services while protecting insurers from battery-related risks.

Provides educational tools for EV battery assessment, standardizing procedures to ensure safety and compliance.

Facilitates efficient recycling by evaluating and monitoring battery conditions, optimizing processing and recovery.

Offers EV-compatible solutions, reducing diagnostic time and lowering repair costs.

1. Acquire the PKC Kit: Includes an OBD-II connector and cables compatible with most EVs and plug-in hybrids.
2. Download the PKC App: Connect via Bluetooth to the OBD-II port and follow the app’s guided instructions.

The PKC certificate provides critical insights, including:

• Vehicle identification (VIN and certificate ID)
• Maximum battery capacity vs. original (as a percentage)
• Slow/fast charge cycles (AC/DC)
• Performance indicators
• Min/max cell voltage states
• Cell voltage visualization

PKC offers flexible pricing:

• Kit + 25 Certificates: £975
• Kit + 50 Certificates: £1,450
• Kit + 100 Certificates: £2,500
• 25-Certificate Pack: £650

*Shipping costs: £50

PKC is an EU-certified tool for instant EV battery health assessment, covering over 90% of European BEVs.

Dealers, fleet managers, insurers, repair shops, recyclers, and training institutions benefit from certified battery diagnostics.

Yes. Workshops, insurers, and automotive experts accept PKC certificates as reliable proof of battery health.

It supports 90% of BEVs, though proprietary protocols (e.g., Tesla) may require additional tools.

It ensures transparency in EV transactions, helps assess battery wear, and minimizes risks for buyers and sellers.

As a CARA-certified solution, PKC delivers immediate, trustworthy evaluations of EV battery health, fostering confidence in the growing used EV market.