Greater Confidence in Used Electric Cars with Independent Battery Health Checks

Every used electric car at Trident Honda now benefits from independent AVILOO battery testing

Buying a used electric car should come with confidence, particularly when it comes to the condition of its battery. That's why Trident Honda has introduced independent battery health testing from AVILOO across our used electric vehicle range.

Every used electric car we offer for sale now benefits from AVILOO's specialist battery testing, with the results displayed openly on our website. Customers can see independent information about battery condition before making a purchase.

Why is battery health important?

Just like petrol and diesel engines, electric vehicle batteries experience gradual wear as they age and accumulate mileage. In an electric car, this ageing typically takes the form of a gradual reduction in the battery's ability to store energy, which can affect the vehicle's driving range.

This is a normal part of vehicle ownership and doesn't necessarily indicate a problem. For example, a battery showing 90% State of Health doesn't mean it is nearing the end of its life. It simply means that it retains approximately 90% of its original capacity.

However, mileage and age alone don't tell the whole story. Two electric cars of the same age and mileage can have different battery conditions, depending on factors such as charging habits and previous use.

An independent battery health check helps remove some of this uncertainty, giving buyers a clearer picture of the battery's condition rather than relying on age and mileage alone.

What is an AVILOO battery health check?

AVILOO is an independent specialist in electric vehicle battery diagnostics, providing objective assessments of battery condition regardless of vehicle manufacturer.

Its testing technology assesses the battery's State of Health (SoH), expressed as a percentage of its original capacity, alongside checks for potential battery abnormalities.

For example, a battery with a State of Health of 90% has approximately 90% of its original capacity remaining.

The assessment provides valuable information about the battery's condition at the time of testing, helping customers make a more informed buying decision.

Additional reassurance with the AVILOO Battery Warranty

Eligible used electric cars (BEVs) also benefit from the AVILOO Battery Warranty, providing additional financial protection against unexpected battery degradation.

Included at no extra cost with qualifying AVILOO battery tests, the warranty provides a fixed payment of £2,700 if the battery's State of Health falls below a specified threshold during the warranty period.

Cover lasts for up to 12 months or 12,427 miles from the date of testing, whichever comes first.

The warranty is provided by AVILOO, is transferable with the vehicle and complements any remaining manufacturer battery warranty.

Eligibility criteria, exclusions and full terms and conditions apply.

Battery health information displayed on our website

We've also integrated the AVILOO results directly into our used car listings, making the information easy to find.

When browsing our used electric cars, customers can now see:

• Battery State of Health: A percentage showing the battery's remaining capacity compared with its original capacity.
• Independent testing: Results provided by AVILOO rather than relying solely on the vehicle manufacturer's own battery information.
• Detailed battery information: Including the date of testing, measured battery capacity and an indicative driving range.
• Battery certificate: A preview of the independent AVILOO certificate, available from the vehicle's details page.

This means customers can compare vehicles with a clearer understanding of battery condition, alongside the usual information about price, mileage, age and specification.

Another reason to choose Trident Honda

At Trident Honda, we believe that buying a used electric car should be as straightforward and reassuring as buying any other used vehicle.

By independently testing every used electric car and making the results available to customers, we're taking another step towards making used electric car ownership more transparent and reassuring.

Whether you're considering your first electric car or looking to replace your current one, you can now see the battery health information before you visit us.

Or contact our team on 01932 877234 to find out more.