Hybrid vehicles

Hybrid and electric vehicles are getting popular around the globe. Their sales are increasingly growing due to the governmental support and promotion of green products.

A lot of people today choose electric cars since their advantages are quite obvious and include the following:

1. economical efficiency;
2. simplicity and ease of use;
3. long service life;
4. low maintenance and repair costs

ACEA data show that in 2020, electric and hybrid vehicles made up 59% of total passenger car sales, which in nominal terms is 1.046 million green vehicles. 

A trouble spot of an electric vehicle

A service experience of hybrid and electric vehicles proves that a high-voltage battery is their trouble spot. The service life of a hybrid battery can vary depending on the performance characteristics, car make, model, or generation.

Replacement of a failed battery with the new one is rather expensive, which is why the repair of a hybrid vehicle battery is a highly demanded service nowadays. The repair expenses are lower compared to the cost of the new battery, 

Diagnostics of a faulty battery

Before its repair, the battery should be diagnosed. The battery capacity test is required to detect capacity loss in some of the cells. 

MSG Equipment has designed a tester for hybrid vehicle batteries – MS800.

The tester can measure the capacity of 36 battery modules at the same time. It can operate in an automatic mode and has protection against the reverse polarity, short-circuit fault, and overheating.

The advantages of tester MS800:

• The device has an elegant design, doesn't take much space, and is user-friendly.
• The operator can set the test mode, charging/discharging cycles, and other parameters.
• The process is performed in two steps: quick charging and trickle charging.
• Each of the channels has an indicator that shows the current voltage. 
• Diagnostic results can be saved.

The use of the new and up-to-date equipment for diagnostics and repair of electric and hybrid vehicles at car workshops allows repair technicians to test batteries in a fast and quality manner. By purchasing tester MS800, you shorten the time of repair and grow more customers.