EV / Hyper-Exotic · quoted by the vehicle · South Florida
EV pre-purchase inspection in South Florida
The battery is the car. An EV specialist checks its state of health, the EV-specific modules and the charging system before you buy. Anthony Lapadula dispatches the specialist and calls you with the findings.
An EV pre-purchase inspection checks what a conventional inspection cannot: the high-voltage battery's state of health, the battery management system, the onboard charger and motor controllers, the charging port and a DC fast-charge handshake, plus the suspension and tire wear that heavy, quick EVs are known for. Inspect First sends an EV specialist, not a generalist, to the car anywhere in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach. The same tier covers hyper-exotics, where the specialist and the time on site set the price, so these inspections are quoted by the vehicle.
The short version: an EV specialist comes to the car, the battery's state of health and the EV modules are tested, the charging port and fast charging are checked, and you get a report and a call the same day. Quoted by the vehicle.
Who is the EV and exotic inspection for?
- Used Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X, Rivian, Lucid, Hyundai Ioniq, Kia EV6, Ford Mustang Mach-E and other EVs
- Plug-in hybrids where the battery pack is a large share of the car's value
- Hyper-exotics and collector cars that need a specific specialist
- Out-of-state buyers checking a Florida EV's battery before shipping it
What does an EV pre-purchase inspection check?
Battery state of health
A diagnostic read of the high-voltage pack's state of health and cell balance, the number that decides the car's real range and its value. A degraded pack is the most expensive thing a used EV buyer can inherit.
EV-specific module scan
The battery management system, onboard charger and motor controller are scanned for stored and cleared faults, alongside the standard modules every car has.
Charging port and fast-charge handshake
The charge port, its latch and pins are inspected, and a DC fast-charge handshake is tested where a charger is reachable, because a car that only charges slowly at home has a problem.
Flood and water intrusion
Water and high-voltage systems do not mix. The technician checks the pack enclosure area, the underbody and the cabin for the corrosion, silt and moisture that flooding leaves behind, which matters after every South Florida storm.
Tires, suspension and brakes
EVs are heavy and quick, so tire wear, suspension bushings and brake condition are checked. Regenerative braking hides worn pads and rotors on cars that are rarely driven hard.
Service history where available
Where the manufacturer or seller provides it, the service history is pulled and compared against what the car shows. An optional pre-auction report is available for cars bought at auction.
How much does it cost?
EV / Hyper-Exotic
Call for a quoteBased on the vehicle and the specialist required for inspection.
- Everything in Premium
- EV or exotic specialist dispatched (not a generalist)
- Battery state-of-health diagnostic
- EV-specific module scan (BMS, OBC, MCU)
- Charging port + DCFC handshake test
- Service history pull where available
- Optional: pre-auction inspection report
Other inspections: Standard pre-purchase inspection · Premium / Luxury pre-purchase inspection
How does the inspection work?
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Send Anthony the VIN and the location
Text or call 561-350-9389 with the listing link or VIN and where the car is: a dealer lot, a driveway or a parking lot anywhere in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach. Anthony confirms the make, the seller and which inspection applies.
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Anthony dispatches the right specialist
A Master Certified Technician who works on that make goes to the car, usually within 24 to 48 hours and often the same day. You do not need to be there.
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The car is inspected where it sits
Every module is scanned, recently cleared fault codes are recovered, every panel gets a paint-depth reading, and the frame, underbody and flood indicators are checked. Photos document what was found.
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Same-day report and a phone call
You receive a written report with photos by email or a text link, and Anthony calls to walk you through what it means, what it costs to fix and what to bring up with the seller.
We come to the car anywhere in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. Every city we cover →
Make specialists: BMW · Mercedes-Benz · Porsche · Audi · Tesla · Honda · Toyota · Land Rover
EV and exotic pre-purchase inspection FAQ
How much does an EV pre-purchase inspection cost?
EVs and hyper-exotics are quoted by the vehicle, because the specialist and the time on site vary. Call Anthony at 561-350-9389 with the car and the location and he will quote it on the spot.
Can you check a used Tesla's battery health?
Yes. The specialist reads the pack's state of health and cell balance, scans the battery management system and tests charging. See the Tesla page for what the Tesla specialist checks on each model.
Do you inspect Rivian, Lucid and other EVs?
Yes. The EV tier covers Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, Hyundai, Kia, Ford and other electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Anthony confirms the specialist when you send the VIN.
Is a flood-damaged EV dangerous?
Water intrusion into a high-voltage system is a safety and reliability problem, and flooded EVs have been resold after South Florida storms. Flood indicators are part of every inspection.
Do you inspect exotics?
Yes. Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren and similar cars fall under the same quoted tier, with a specialist in that make.
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