ThudnBlundr
Well-known member
Noob here. I have searched through several pages of posts for an answer, but apologies if it's been asked before
We're looking to buy a PHEV, but it's likely to be a 2015 model with 30-40k miles. I've looked at a couple on regular forecourts and the batteries are almost always near flat, so it's impossible to get an idea of range. Even if they have a charging point, they're seldom at capacity. Is there any way to check the traction battery SOH while looking round the car or on a test drive. I gather that there are apps linking to an ODB2 port - I have something similar for my Zoe - but I'm not sure how keen the salesman would be for me to plug it in! Is there another way to get a reading without going to a main dealer?
We're looking to buy a PHEV, but it's likely to be a 2015 model with 30-40k miles. I've looked at a couple on regular forecourts and the batteries are almost always near flat, so it's impossible to get an idea of range. Even if they have a charging point, they're seldom at capacity. Is there any way to check the traction battery SOH while looking round the car or on a test drive. I gather that there are apps linking to an ODB2 port - I have something similar for my Zoe - but I'm not sure how keen the salesman would be for me to plug it in! Is there another way to get a reading without going to a main dealer?