- Get a battery State of Health (SoH) readout — a diagnostic figure, not just the dashboard range estimate. Below ~85% on a relatively young car is worth questioning.
- Ask about charging history — constant DC fast-charging and habitual 100% charges age a pack faster than gentle home charging.
- Confirm the manufacturer battery warranty transfers and how many years/km remain (BYD packs are commonly 8 years).
- Check the tyres — EVs are heavy and torquey, so uneven or fast wear is common and tells you how it was driven.
- Check the brakes — regen means friction brakes are lightly used; look for caliper seizing or corrosion from underuse.
- Verify the Certificate of Registration details (owner, motor kW) and that all import/Customs papers exist.
If the seller can't produce a SoH reading or the battery-warranty status, treat that as a price risk — the battery is most of the car's value.