Why do a battery certificate?

According to the annual barometerIt turns out FranceIn 19, 652 2019 light electric vehicles were sold in France in the secondary market, up 55% from 2018.

Although the number of used electric vehicles is growing, their market share remains low. This is due, in particular, to the fears of motorists about the aging of batteries and, as a result, a decrease in the range of action.  

To counter these brakes and drive the rise in used electric vehicles, La Belle Batterie has developed battery certificate.

Whether you are a seller or a buyer of a used electric vehicle, we will assess the wear and tear on your battery.

Sale of a used electric vehicle

Innovate experience

 If you are an individual and want to sell your electric vehicle on the secondary market, you should put the odds in your favor, in particular by following these tips. As you know, it is more difficult for people to sell a used car. In fact, over 75% of used electric vehicle sales are done by professionals.

Therefore, as an individual, you must be absolutely transparent in the information transmitted to buyers and inspire confidence. To prove your reliability, you must, in particular, have all your documents in order, your last technical inspection and hand over all the necessary documents to the buyer: car and battery warranty, subsequent maintenance, and a certificate. without collateral.

It is also important to place attractive and professional advertising to attract buyers: clear text, high-quality photographs, indicate all the necessary information about the vehicle, indicate defects, if any, etc. We have written a full article on the topic, the details of which, in particular how to write an effective ad.

By following these tips, you will prove to your potential buyers that you are an honest seller and, therefore, you will have the opportunity sell your electric car faster.

Battery certificate

 As stated earlier, one of the major barriers to buying a used electric vehicle is the condition of the battery. That's why you need to reassure your buyers about the conditions of use of your vehicle, its range, and the condition of your battery.

To prove to your potential buyers that your EV battery is in good condition, you can use a trusted third party like La Belle Batterie to certify your battery.

A battery certificate can be obtained quickly and easily: you can diagnose at home in just 5 minutes, and in the following days you will receive a certificate. Subsequently, you can add the certificate to your ad, which will be a powerful argument to differentiate you from other sellers.

Certified by La Belle Batterie, les buyers will be confident in the condition of the battery : it will make it easier to sell your used electric vehicle, even increase the purchase price to 450 euros.

Buying a used car

Points to check

If buying a used electric car is a great opportunity to get an electric car at a discounted price, you still need to remain vigilant, and even more so when buying from a private individual.

In order to avoid fraud, it is necessary to carefully check all the details of the car: interior and exterior, mileage, year of commissioning, regularity of paperwork and technical control, real autonomy, as well as the battery. condition.

We have written a full article about our 10 tips for buying a used electric carwhich we invite you to read by clicking here.

Checking the condition of the battery is one of the most important elements when buying a used electric car. First of all, you need to know the conditions of use of the vehicle: this will allow you to determine if the car has undergone premature aging of the battery, which would lead to a decrease in its range.

To inquire about the exact condition of the battery, you can call La Belle Batterie and provide a battery certificate.

Battery certificate

 The certificate issued by La Belle Batterie will let you know which electric vehicle you want to buy from battery in good condition. Indeed, the battery is the heart of an electric vehicle, determining its range and performance.

Are you making a purchase from a professional or private person, you can ask them to provide you with this information. The seller himself will diagnose his battery just 5 minutes from home, and in a few days he will receive a battery certificate. This way it will send you a certificate and you can find out about the battery status.  

Battery health check

How does it work?

 Specifically, here is the procedure to follow if you want to make a battery certificate:

1. Order your kit on our website : priced at 49 €, it includes a box to connect to your car, a tutorial and a return envelope (to return the box).
2. Download the La Belle Batterie app on your smartphone.
3. Once the kit has been received, connect the box to the car and connect it ton Bluetooth to La Belle Batterie App.
4. Battery information will be collected in the app through the inbox, and then sent to our teams for analysis.
5. After completing the analysis, we transfer the results toElectronic battery certificate, we will send it to you.

What does the battery certificate contain?

 La Belle Batterie Certificate unique and independent, and allows, in particular, to find out the following data:

- Le SOH (State of Health) : This is the battery condition expressed as a percentage (the SOH of a new car is 100%).

- Theoretical autonomy : Estimation of the mileage of a used EV based on battery wear, outside temperature and type of trip.

– For some models reprogramming name du BMS (Battery Management System)

Buyer or seller, do not hesitate and order your battery certificate !