Motorpoint is rolling out EV battery testing technology nationwide to help drive buyer confidence and market demand for nearly new and used electric cars.

The EV battery technology from Generational will be used across 21 Motorpoint stores and its two dedicated preparation centre.

The partnership follows a successful trial that demonstrated the power of EV battery transparency to accelerate sales.

Battery electric cars (BEVs) tested with Generational’s technology sold on average four days faster than untested BEVs, showing the role of verified battery health data in accelerating buyer confidence.

Testing across more than 1,500 Motorpoint vehicles revealed an average battery health of 96.6% across both BEVs and PHEVs.

The tests showed 97% of EVs had battery health above 90%, with 36% scoring over 99.

As part of its continued commitment to being the “car buyer’s champion”, Motorpoint will only retail EVs with a battery health rating of ‘very good’ or higher.

Results are displayed in a customer-facing certificate that gives clear, verified information on the condition and expected performance of each vehicle’s battery.

Oliver Phillpott, CEO of Generational, said: “Battery health is fast becoming the new mileage in the EV era. Buyers want clarity and confidence, and our technology enables industry-leading retailers like Motorpoint to deliver that in minutes.

“The results speak for themselves; vehicles with verified battery health data are selling much faster on average.”

Curtis Ainsworth, head of preparation at Motorpoint, said: “With more motorists making the move to electric, we wanted to give car buyers the reassurance they’re looking for when opting for a battery-powered vehicle. Generational’s testing solution offers accurate, transparent and data-driven battery health information that’s easy for customers to understand – which ultimately helps them buy with confidence.”