What should I ask an independent inspector to check on a used EV?

Ask whether the inspection includes a reported BMS reading, a capacity test, a diagnostic scan or only visual observations. These are different services. Request the method and limits in writing instead of assuming every battery-health report means a full capacity measurement.

Tyres, brakes, steering, suspension and body condition still matter. Ask the inspector to document findings and separate urgent issues from routine maintenance. An EV-focused assessment should add relevant checks to a vehicle inspection, not replace the entire inspection with one percentage.

Ask whether AC and, where practical, DC operation will be demonstrated using supported equipment. Record conditions and limitations. A successful connection confirms something useful, but a brief session does not prove every possible charging rate or long-term reliability.

Provide the exact variant information and ask the inspector to flag inconsistencies in service, repair or battery records. Warranty and ownership questions may require confirmation from the manufacturer or appropriate local sources rather than the inspector alone.

A helpful report says what was observed, what was inferred and what could not be tested. Ask what follow-up would resolve each material gap. Avoid treating a clean-looking summary as a guarantee against future faults.