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BatScan: Battery Health Reports for Used EVs

BatScan: Battery Health Reports for Used EVs

Uncertainty about battery health is one of the biggest barriers in the used EV market. BatScan provides a fast and brand-independent battery health report through a mobile app, helping dealers, buyers and insurers make better decisions.

Year:

2026

University:

Chalmers University of Technology

Responsible Researcher:

Dr. Xiaolei Bian, CTODr. Yizhou Zhang, CEOProf. Torsten Wik, Chief Scientific Advisor

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Buying or selling a used EV should not depend on guesswork. BatScan gives dealers, buyers and insurers an independent battery health report through a mobile app and a simple OBD adapter. The result supports fair pricing, reduces risk and builds trust in used EV transactions. By making battery condition transparent, BatScan can help speed up sales, increase confidence in electric vehicles and support a more circular and sustainable mobility market.

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