The rapid growth of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles has profoundly changed the evaluation criteria in the used car market. Today, a vehicle’s value no longer depends solely on mileage or visual condition. It depends primarily on the actual condition of its battery. In this context, PKC – Power Check Control has established itself as a reference standard, bringing transparency, reliability and trust.
PKC, a European reference tool for battery evaluation
Power Check Control (PKC) is a European-certified tool that provides an immediate and reliable assessment of the state of health of batteries in electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). Validated by CARA (Car Remarketing Association Europe) and certified by TÜV SÜD, PKC meets the most demanding standards of the electric vehicle resale market.
A connected system, far beyond a simple diagnostic
PKC does more than read technical data. The connected system collects, analyzes, and certifies battery data to reflect the real level of wear and performance. The diagnostic process relies on a hardware kit consisting of a dongle connected to the OBD port, combined with model-specific adapters. This architecture ensures compatibility with over 90% of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles currently on the road in Europe, supported by a database updated monthly.
Simple, fast and standardized use
PKC operates through an intuitive mobile application designed for automotive professionals. Once the dongle is connected to the vehicle, the application guides the user through the entire diagnostic process via a secure Bluetooth connection.
Within just a few minutes, key battery data is collected, analyzed and structured. This speed allows PKC to be seamlessly integrated into the daily workflows of dealerships, resellers, workshops and inspection centers, without extended vehicle downtime.
The PKC certificate: an objective and traceable proof
At the end of the diagnostic process, PKC generates a digital battery health certificate, designed as a reliable and standardized technical proof. This certificate includes key indicators such as:
- Vehicle identification (VIN and certificate ID)
- Remaining maximum battery capacity compared to new condition
- Number of slow and fast charging cycles
- Cell balancing and voltage levels
- Graphical visualization of cell condition
These indicators provide a clear and professional reading of battery wear, accessible to both technical experts and commercial decision-makers.
Certificate validity: a snapshot of real battery condition at a given moment
The PKC certificate follows a logic of technical transparency. It is not a fixed promise, but an accurate snapshot of the battery’s condition at the exact time of diagnosis.
This approach guarantees the credibility of the certificate while preventing misleading interpretations. Its relevance depends on vehicle usage after the analysis, operating conditions and elapsed time, reinforcing the value of the measurement at the moment of a transaction or decision.
Measuring, certifying and enhancing battery value with confidence
Today, PKC stands as a key trust-building lever in the used electrified vehicle market. By combining fast diagnostics, recognized certification and objective data, it transforms battery evaluation into a measurable, understandable and valuable asset.
In a market where the battery determines a vehicle’s value, Power Check Control provides a clear answer. Base decisions on reliable, measured, and certified data.
Order your PKC kit today
Ensure transparency and maximize the value of your electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Equip yourself with the PKC – Power Check Control kit today.
Benefit from an immediate and certified diagnostic, compatible with over 90% of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles on the European market, and provide your customers with the confidence they expect.
👉 Order your PKC kit today and start measuring, certifying and enhancing your batteries with complete peace of mind.
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