A growing electric and hybrid car market is driving demand for high-voltage battery repair; MSG Equipment outlines the steps of the repair process.
According to figures cited by MSG Equipment, about 7.8 million electric cars were sold worldwide in 2022. In Europe, battery electric cars reached 14% of total sales and plug-in hybrids 9%, while China and the US also set records. The more of these vehicles on the road, the greater the need for high-voltage battery repair.
Battery repair is complex work that requires an individual approach, ongoing training, strict safety practices and the right equipment.
- Initial diagnosis in the vehicle with a scan tool
- Removing and disassembling the battery
- Testing individual modules with a Li-ion or NiMH battery tester
- Identifying and fixing the source of the fault