In this conversation, Gary interviews Marcus Berger, CEO of Aviloo, about the importance of battery health diagnostics in the electric vehicle market. They discuss the evolution of Aviloo, the significance of understanding battery health, and the various factors that affect it.

Marcus explains the differences between Aviloo's testing methods and those of competitors, emphasizing the need for independent assessments. The conversation also covers the mechanics of the Aviloo testing process, pricing models for B2B and B2C services, and the comprehensive nature of the Aviloo battery certificate.

They conclude with insights on the future of battery diagnostics and the importance of safety checks in the EV industry.

Takeaways:

Avilo is a market leader in EV battery diagnostics.

Battery health is crucial for determining the value of used EVs.

Different charging habits significantly impact battery health.

Independent testing provides more accurate battery health assessments.

The Avilo Flash Test allows quick battery health checks.

Consumers can access Avilo's testing services through a web shop.

Battery certificates include detailed health metrics and benchmarks.

Data from over half a million tests informs battery health insights.

Battery safety checks should be part of annual vehicle inspections.

Investing in battery health checks is essential for used EV buyers.

Guest Details:

I have been in leading positions of several highly reputable Real Estate companies for more than 20 years. Amongst others, I was MD of an institutional Real Estate Investment funds, COO of the worlds largest real estate services company. I succesfully restructured and built companies throught Central- and Eastern Europe. And then, at the age of 43 I decided to do something totally different and joined the Start Up company AVILOO as COO/CFO and shareholder. AVILOO developed a sophisticated Battery Data Platform to perform independent and objective state of health checks of second hand electric vehicles.

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