How to Spot Fake EV Batteries: Key Inspection Tips

Many People often replace bateria de chumbo-ácido for their electric vehicle, but it is suspected that they have bought a refurbished battery. To a certain extent, it can be said that the refurbishment of lead-acid batteries for electric vehicles has a certain effect, but it is definitely not as good as new one. Generally speaking, the life of battery is about 300 times of full charge and discharge, and then it finished life.

So, how to distinguish the lead-acid battery which you purchased is an original battery or a refurbished battery?

Check the surface

Generally, the appearance of a new battery is smooth and clean. However, the surface of the refurbished battery would be polished, because the original mark needs to be removed, and new mark and date must be repainted on it. If you look carefully, you can find the original mark that was polished off.

Check the terminal holes

There will be solder residues in the terminal holes of the refurbished battery. Even if it is polished cleanly, you also can find sanding marks. Although some refurbished batteries will replace the terminals, the color of the positive and negative marks is unevenly painted, which will be easily recognized as refilled battery.

Check the production date

Generally, there will be a production date on the battery or its packaging. Check whether the production date on the battery matches the one shown on the packaging or the anti-counterfeiting system. Also, check if there are any signs of modification.

Check the warranty

Generally, after a regular battery is manufactured, it comes with a predetermined warranty policy. When there is a problem with the product, the warranty policy serves as an effective proof for seeking solutions from the merchant.

If there is no warranty policy, it is very likely that it is a refurbished battery. I hope that when you replace the battery, you pay attention to observing carefully to avoid buying a refurbished battery, so as to prevent unnecessary losses.

Summarization

1. After the battery is polished, it will leave many scratches around it, and the QR code will be blurred after the coating..

2. Please try to replace new battery in a larger store, and choose well-known brand, it can guarantee the quality of battery and a good after-sales service. Don’t be greedy for a cheap replacement for a maintenance or turnover battery.

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