{"id":2612,"date":"2026-02-04T10:13:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T09:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dekra-batteritest.se\/before-the-battery-test\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T12:48:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T11:48:09","slug":"before-the-battery-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dekra-batteritest.se\/en\/for-car-owners\/before-the-battery-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Before the battery test"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Prepare your electric vehicle for the battery test<\/h2>\n\n\n
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For the battery test to provide reliable and comparable results, certain basic conditions must be met. The battery\u2019s state of charge and temperature affect the measurement of the battery\u2019s state of health (State of Health, SoH). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following these recommendations ensures that the test can be carried out without interruptions and without additional time required. The simplest way to prepare your vehicle for the battery test is to drive it properly before the test so that the battery temperature is even. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What happens if the battery test cannot be carried out?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have booked a battery test that, for some reason, cannot be performed\u2014for example due to road conditions or technical prerequisites\u2014you will not be charged. However, no compensation is provided by DEKRA if the test cannot be carried out for various reasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DEKRA\u2019s patented battery test provides a clear picture of the value of a used electric vehicle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Battery health is one of the most important factors when valuing a used electric vehicle. An independent battery test provides a clear picture of the battery\u2019s capacity and performance, creating reassurance for both buyers and sellers. The test result can be used as an objective basis for a transaction, negotiation, or your own decision-making. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What state of charge is required before the battery test?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The battery in your electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid must be charged to between 40 and 80 percent (State of Charge) at the time of the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the state of charge is outside this range, the test cannot be carried out.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Correct battery temperature is important at the time of the test<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For an accurate result, the battery temperature should be between +10\u00b0C and +30\u00b0C. It is important to note that the battery temperature may differ from the outdoor temperature. In addition, the temperature difference between individual battery cells should not exceed 2\u00b0C. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Can all electric vehicles be tested?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

No, the battery test can only be performed on batteries that DEKRA has verified and checked. Even if the make and model match, the battery may differ between different VIN series.DEKRA\u2019s battery test is compatible with a large number of manufacturers and electric vehicle models. Would you like to check whether your vehicle can be tested? <\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Read more about testable vehicle models <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Checklist before the battery test<\/h3>\n\n\n
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