Electric lifeUpdated 7 Nov 2026 · 4 min read
Battery health on a used EV: how to read the report
Health, charge level, test method and warranty: the questions that make a battery report useful before buying a used EV.
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CARLETTA ELECTRIC
Electric. At your own pace.
Find the car that fits your days. Work out your charging routine and compare the energy costs before you make the switch.
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Your routes. Your choice.Charging in Romania
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↗02 Put your numbers inEnter your mileage and the energy prices you actually pay.
↗03 Plan your chargingCheck providers, locations and tariffs before a longer trip.
↗YOUR JOURNEY. YOUR NUMBERS.
What could the energy cost?
Compare electricity with petrol or diesel using your own inputs. Change every assumption to match your journey.
ENERGY COST ESTIMATE
Electricity total—
Fuel total—
Difference—
Fuel total minus electricity total. A negative result means the fuel estimate is lower.
Electricity = km ÷ 100 × kWh/100 km × (1 + allowance ÷ 100) × RON/kWh. Fuel = km ÷ 100 × L/100 km × RON/L.
Energy only: excludes purchase price, financing, insurance, maintenance, depreciation, charger installation, and parking or session fees.
PLAN YOUR NEXT STOP
Find your place to recharge.
Useful external directories and official operator information for Romania.
01PlugShare ↗
Explore the Romania directory and charging locations by area.
02Renovatio e-charge ↗Read the operator charging guide and find the e-charge app.
03Eldrive ↗Check operator information and current pricing in the Eldrive app.
04PPC blue ↗Open the official map of public PPC blue charging stations.
These links open external services. Confirm connector compatibility, access, tariffs, and availability with the operator before travelling. Carletta does not provide live charger data.
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A few good questions.
Start with how you use the car, not just the range on paper.
Where would I charge most often?
Look at home, work and public options along your usual routes. Confirm access, connector compatibility and the current tariff with the operator.
What should I ask about a used battery?
Ask for a dated battery-health report, its measurement method, charging history if available and the remaining warranty terms. A seller declaration is not an independent battery inspection.
Does the calculator include every cost?
It compares fuel and electricity using your inputs. Purchase price, finance, insurance, depreciation, servicing and tyres are outside this comparison.