Australia's Leading Electric Vehicle Inspection Service
As the used EV and hybrid vehicle market grows rapidly in Australia, the need for specialised pre-purchase car inspections has never been greater. Standard mechanics and general inspection services simply do not have the equipment, software access, or technical training required to properly inspect an electric vehicle or hybrid car.
EV Inspect was founded by certified EV technicians who recognised that buyers purchasing second-hand Teslas, BYD vehicles, BMW i4s, Hyundai IONIQs and other electric vehicles were being left exposed to tens of thousands of dollars in hidden repair costs. Our electric vehicle inspection service was built from the ground up to address every unique risk in used EV ownership.
Why EV Pre-Purchase Inspection Is Essential
Battery replacement is the single largest risk in buying a used electric vehicle. A Tesla Model 3 battery replacement can cost $12,000–$20,000. A BMW i4 battery pack can exceed $25,000 to replace. A BYD Atto 3 Blade Battery replacement runs $10,000–$18,000. Without a professional EV inspection that tests true battery state of health using OEM diagnostic tools, buyers have no way of knowing the real condition of the battery they are purchasing.
Our EV inspection service bridges this knowledge gap. We provide buyers with the complete technical picture so they can negotiate confidently, walk away from a bad deal, or proceed with certainty.
Tesla Car Inspection Specialists
Tesla vehicles require specialist inspection knowledge. The absence of a traditional service network, the reliance on over-the-air software updates, Tesla's proprietary diagnostic systems, and known model-specific issues (such as heat pump reliability in early Model Y vehicles, and suspension concerns in pre-facelift Model S) mean that only a technician with specific Tesla training can conduct a reliable Tesla pre-purchase inspection.
Our Tesla inspection covers all variants of Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X, and Cybertruck, including both standard and long range battery packs, Autopilot hardware generations, and all-wheel-drive dual motor configurations.
BYD Car Inspection — Blade Battery Specialists
BYD has become one of Australia's fastest-growing EV brands, and used BYD vehicles are increasingly appearing in the private market. BYD's Blade Battery technology uses a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry that behaves differently from the nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) cells used in Tesla and BMW EVs. BYD battery inspection requires specific diagnostic approaches and tools.
Our BYD car inspection service covers Atto 3, Seal, Dolphin, Han, Sealion 6, and BYD Shark (PHEV). We assess true Blade Battery capacity against original factory specification, DiLink system health, and the full BYD e-Platform powertrain.
Hybrid Vehicle Inspection — ICE & Electric Together
Hybrid vehicles present a unique inspection challenge because inspectors must assess two complete powertrains simultaneously. A hybrid vehicle inspection requires expertise in both combustion engines and electric drivetrains. Common hybrid-specific issues include hybrid battery degradation (particularly in older Toyota Prius and RAV4 Hybrid models), regenerative braking calibration drift, transmission wear in e-CVT systems, and coolant system leaks that affect both the engine and hybrid battery thermal management.
Our hybrid vehicle inspection covers all major hybrid brands including Toyota (Prius, RAV4 Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, Corolla Hybrid, Yaris Cross Hybrid), Lexus (UX 250h, NX 350h, RX 500h), Honda, Hyundai (IONIQ Hybrid), Kia, Ford, BMW hybrid models, Mercedes hybrid models, and all plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).
BMW i4 & BMW Electric Vehicle Inspection
The BMW i4 electric vehicle has quickly become one of Australia's best-selling premium EVs. Used BMW i4 and BMW iX vehicles require specialist knowledge of BMW's 5th-generation eDrive system, the high-voltage battery management architecture, and model-specific concerns such as software update gaps, heat pump performance in i4 variants, and iDrive system reliability.
Our BMW electric vehicle inspection service covers BMW i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, BMW iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, BMW i5, BMW i7, and all BMW PHEV variants. We use BMW-compatible diagnostic tooling to pull genuine battery data beyond what the iDrive display reports.