Negotiation and recheck

What to ask, negotiate and walk away from after finding battery risk

Turn risk-report findings into concrete seller, inspector and contract questions, reducing pressure and vague verbal promises.

Write risks as evidence first

Do not only say “battery looks weak”. Record range, SOH, voltage delta, fault codes, pack photos, claim records and seller explanation.

What evidence supports this risk?
Which diagnostic item confirms it?
If diagnostics are normal, does the price change back?

Put promises into the contract

Remaining warranty, no flood, no major accident, no commercial use and refund on failed inspection should be written when possible.

Can the seller put this promise in writing?
What happens if inspection fails?
What if records are abnormal before transfer?

Set walk-away rules early

Flood history, insulation abnormality, inspection refusal, unclear major accident or denied warranty often does not deserve more time.

Which results mean walking away?
Are viewing costs lowering your standards?
Are there alternatives at the same price?

Copy-ready question list

Please confirm whether the car has commercial, rental, ride-hailing, major accident or flood history.Can SOH, cell voltage delta, insulation resistance, fault codes and fast-charge counts be read before payment?If inspection fails, is the deposit refunded through the original payment path, and can this be written into the contract?Which official system confirms remaining EV system warranty, and does it continue after transfer?If pack impact, insulation abnormality or recurring historical fault codes appear, will the transaction stop?

Practical line

Negotiable does not always mean buyable

If battery and high-voltage safety risk cannot be closed by diagnostics, a low price may still be a bad deal. Run the checker first, then write issues into the recheck list.

Assess first

Use the checker to generate triggered reasons.

Then inspect

Take questions onsite and to the inspector.