Are you looking for a universal diagnostic tool for EV (new energy) and hybrid vehicles? Here we listed top 3 EV diagnostic kits on the aftermarket.
| Item | Autel EV kit
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Launch X431 EV Kit
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Xtool EV Kit
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| Compatible tablets | Works with MaxiSys MS909, MS919, Ultra | Works with X431 PAD V, PAD VII, EuroTab III | D9EV |
| Standalone | No | No | |
| Function | Advanced diagnostics for U.S, European and Asian electric, gas and diesel, and hybrid vehicles. | Advanced diagnostics for U.S, European and Asian electric, gas and diesel, and hybrid vehicles. | Supports abundant diagnostic functions, including battery pack detection, Tesla diagnosis, reading ECU information, reading/clear DTCs, reading live data, and more than 40 special functions |
| Battery pack detection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Software Update | 1 Year Free Update | 1 Year Free Update | 3 Year update online |
| EV GM | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV Link&Co | Yes | Yes | |
| EV Honda Acura | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV Mini | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV VAG VW Audi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV Baic/Basic BJEV | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV BMW | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV BYD | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV Baojun | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV Borgward | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV Changean/Changan Suzuki | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV Renault Dacia DS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV Changehe | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV Chery | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV Wuling | Yes | Yes | |
| EV Zeeker | Yes | Yes | |
| EV Zotye | Yes | Yes | |
| EV ZxAuto | Yes | Yes | |
| EV_CHRYSLER Dodge | Yes | Yes | |
| EV_CITROEN | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV_DONGNAN | Yes | ||
| EV_FIAT | Yes | Yes | |
| EV_FUTIAN | Yes | Yes | |
| EV_HD_GEELY | Yes | ||
| EV_HD_JMC | Yes | ||
| EV_HD_JAC | Yes | ||
| EV_HD_MAN | Yes | ||
| EV_HD_NANJUN | Yes | ||
| EV_HD_RENAULT | Yes | ||
| EV_HD_SCANIA | Yes | ||
| EV_HD_SHACMAN | Yes | ||
| EV_HD_SINOTRUK | Yes | ||
| EV_HD_SUNLONG | Yes | ||
| EV_HD_VOLVO | Yes | ||
| EV_HD_WEICHAI | Yes | ||
| EV_HD_YIQI | Yes | ||
| EV_HD_YUCHAI | Yes | ||
| EV_HYUNDAI | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV_MAZDA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV_MITSUBISHI | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV_NISSAN | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV_OPEL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV_PEUGEOT | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV_PORSCHE | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV_SAICMG | Yes | Yes | |
| EV_SAICROEWE | Yes | Yes | |
| EV_TOYOTA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV_TRUMPCHI | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV_USAFORD | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV_VOLVO | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV_KIA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EV_LANDROVER | Yes | Yes | |
| EV_LEAP | Yes | ||
| EXEED | Yes | Yes | |
| Emgrand | Yes | ||
| Englon | Yes | ||
| Tesla | Yes | Yes | |
| GreatWall New Energy | Yes | ||
| Iveco New Energy | Yes | ||
| EV Bentley | Yes | Yes | |
| Check Coverage | Autel EV coverage | Launch X431 EV Coverage | Xtool EV Coverage |
In sum:
They all perform similar functions including battery pack detection.
Software is different, Launch X431 covers most car brands including HD EV and many unlisted Chinese brands above (up to 139 brands).
Autel and Xtool cannot do HD EV diagnostics.
How to Activate Energy Battery Pack on PAD VII/Pad V?
1. User has already purchased new energy battery pack diagnostic configuration of the X-431 PAD V/X-431 PAD VII from x431shop.eu and received the Activation Card of new energy detection expansion package and diagnostic adaptor cables.
2. Choose either of the following methods to activate it on diagnostic scanner.
LAUNCH X431 EV Diagnostic Upgrade Kit + Activation Card Compatible with X431 PAD V & PAD VII
1. User has already purchased new energy battery pack diagnostic configuration of the X-431 PAD V/X-431 PAD VII from the seller and received the Activation Card of new energy detection expansion package and diagnostic adaptor cables.
2.Choose either of the following methods to activate it on diagnostic scanner.
Method 1 - Via Job Menu
1).Update the main diagnostic app of the diagnostic scanner to V7.03.025 (X-431 PAD V) / V7.00.021 (X-431 PAD VII) or above and a new module “New Energy Diagnose” will appear on the Job menu. Refer to figure 1.
2).Tap New Energy Diagnose to enter the following screen. Refer to figure 2.
*Note: Vehicle Diagnosis in figure 2 covers all new energy vehicle diagnostic software included in the original product configuration. See figure 3.
3).Tap Battery Pack Detection, the system will identify whether the current user account has activated the battery pack diagnostic configuration or not.
A.If not activated, it will navigate to the Mall module directly. See figure 4. Tap Subscription Renewal Card Pay and enter the 24-digit password to activate it. After it is successfully activated, please go to Software Update to download and install the diagnostic software of the battery pack.
B. If already activated but not downloaded the battery pack diagnostic software, it will go to Software Update to download. See figure 5.
C. If already activated and downloaded the battery pack diagnostic software, it will enter the battery pack brand selection screen. See figure 6.
Method 2 - Via Mall
1).Update the main diagnostic app of the diagnostic scanner to V7.03.025 or above and tap Mall on the Job menu. See figure 7.
2).Tap Other Software Packages, and then tap New energy battery pack diagnostic software package to enter figure 8.
3).Tap Subscription Renewal Card Pay to enter figure 9.
4).Tap Subscription Renewal Card Pay, enter the 24-digit password and tap Confirm to activate it. See figure 10 & 11.
5).After it is successfully activated, please go to Software Update to download and install the diagnostic software of the battery pack. See figure 12.
6).After downloading is completed, tap New Energy Diagnose and then tap Battery Pack Detection. The system will enter the battery pack brand selection screen. See figure 6.
*Note: All illustrations and descriptions in this operation instruction are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Package Includes:
1pc x Special connector for Tesla airbag repair, RoHS
1pc x (PAD VII) 220V/1.3A, 8-suffix British AC wire, 1M, Pengshengye, RoHS
1pc x OBD16 male to female new energy extension cable, with DC cable, RoHS
1pc x X431 EV MAX battery pack detection 8PIN diagnostic connector, RoHS
1pc x X-431 PAD IV electric control adapter cable 1, RoHS
1pc x X-431 PAD IV electric control adapter cable 10, RoHS
1pc x X-431 PAD IV electric control adapter cable 11, RoHS
1pc x X-431 PAD IV electric control adapter cable 12, RoHS
1pc x X-431 PAD IV electric control adapter cable 2, RoHS
1pc x X-431 PAD IV electric control adapter cable 3, RoHS
1pc x X-431 PAD IV electric control adapter cable 6, RoHS
1pc x X-431 PAD IV electric control adapter cable 7,RoHS
1pc xX-431 PAD IV electric control adapter cable 8, RoHS
1pc x Battery pack test line 100 models, RoHS
1pc x Battery pack test line 101, RoHS
1pc x Battery pack test line 102, RoHS
1pc x Battery pack test line 103, RoHS
1pc x Battery pack test line 104, RoHS
1pc x Battery pack test line 105, RoHS
1pc x Battery pack test line 106, RoHS
1pc x Battery pack test line 107, RoHS
1pc x Battery pack test line 108, RoHS
1pc xBattery pack test line 109, RoHS
1pc xBattery pack test line 110 models, RoHS
1pc xBattery pack test line 112 models, RoHS
1pc xBattery pack test line 113, RoHS
1pc xBattery pack test line 114, RoHS
1pc xBattery pack test line 115 models, RoHS
1pc x Battery pack test line 116, RoHS
1pc x Battery pack test line 119, RoHS
1pc x1pc x Battery pack test line 124 types, RoHS
1pc xBattery pack test line 126 models, RoHS
1pc x Battery pack test line 127 models, RoHS
1pc x Battery pack test line 130 models, RoHS
1pc x Battery pack test line 152 models, RoHS
1pc x Battery pack test line 153 models, RoHS
1pc x Network port diagnostic test line/flat 5Pin/L=2 meters, RoHS
1pc x Network port diagnostic test line/round HSD4Pin/L=2 meters, RoHS
1pc x USB 2.0 Ethernet network card, about 22.6cm in total length, RoHS
1pc x (PAD VII), 8-suffix Australian standard AC wire, 1M, Pengshengye, RoHS
1pc x (PAD VII) 220V/1.3A, 8-suffix European standard AC wire, 1M, Pengshengye, RoHS
1pc x Power adapter, 12V4A, 48W desktop, 8-suffix DC connector 5.5, US standard AC cable, 2M, Pengshengye, RoHS
1pc x New Energy Detection Extension Pack Overseas Configuration Operation Guide, RoHS
1pc x Activation Card
Software & Vehicle List
| BMS_BYD |
| BMS_CATL |
| BMS_HD_BENZ |
| EV_AUDI |
| EV_BAIC |
| EV_BENZ |
| EV_BJXD |
| EV_BMW |
| EV_BORGWARD |
| EV_CG |
| EV_CHANGAN |
| EV_CHANGCHENGZY |
| EV_CHDAIHATSU |
| EV_CHENGSHI |
| EV_CHRYSLER |
| EV_CHUANQIZY |
| EV_CHZY |
| EV_CITROEN |
| EV_COWINZY |
| EV_DAYUN |
| EV_DENZA |
| EV_DFAC |
| EV_DFBF |
| EV_DFFXZY |
| EV_DFXK |
| EV_DONGNAN |
| EV_FIAT |
| EV_FLYER |
| EV_FUTIAN |
| EV_GM |
| EV_HANTENGZY |
| EV_HCXY |
| EV_HD_CAMC |
| EV_HD_CQISUZU |
| EV_HD_CTRUCK |
| EV_HD_DF |
| EV_HD_DFLZ |
| EV_HD_FLYER |
| EV_HD_FOTON |
| EV_HD_GEELY |
| EV_HD_HONGTA |
| EV_HD_JAC |
| EV_HD_JMC |
| EV_HD_MAN |
| EV_HD_NANJUN |
| EV_HD_RENAULT |
| EV_HD_SCANIA |
| EV_HD_SHACMAN |
| EV_HD_SINOTRUK |
| EV_HD_SUNLONG |
| EV_HD_VOLVO |
| EV_HD_WEICHAI |
| EV_HD_YIQI |
| EV_HD_YUCHAI |
| EV_HMAZDA |
| EV_HONDA |
| EV_HUACHENZY |
| EV_HYPP |
| EV_HYUNDAI |
| EV_JAC |
| EV_JETOUR |
| EV_JIACHUANZY |
| EV_JILIZY |
| EV_JINLONG |
| EV_JMEV |
| EV_JOYLONG |
| EV_JPISUZU |
| EV_JUMA |
| EV_KANDIZY |
| EV_KARRY |
| EV_KAWEIZY |
| EV_KIA |
| EV_LANDROVER |
| EV_LEAP |
| EV_LEVDEO |
| EV_LIEBAOZY |
| EV_LIFAN |
| EV_LINGTU |
| EV_LIUWEI_TY |
| EV_LIXIANG |
| EV_LUFENG |
| EV_LUXGEN |
| EV_MAXUS |
| EV_MAZDA |
| EV_MITSUBISHI |
| EV_NETA |
| EV_NIO |
| EV_NISSAN |
| EV_NLMZY |
| EV_OPEL |
| EV_PEUGEOT |
| EV_POCCO |
| EV_PORSCHE |
| EV_QIANTU |
| EV_QIRUIXNYZY |
| EV_RENAULT |
| EV_RIICH |
| EV_RUICHI |
| EV_SAICMG |
| EV_SAICROEWE |
| EV_SEAT |
| EV_SERES |
| EV_SGM |
| EV_SHENHE |
| EV_SHVW |
| EV_SINOGOLDZY |
| EV_SKODA |
| EV_SKYWELL |
| EV_SKYWELLZY |
| EV_SMART |
| EV_SPRINTER |
| EV_SUDA |
| EV_TESLA |
| EV_TJYQZY |
| EV_TOYOTA |
| EV_TRUMPCHI |
| EV_USAFORD |
| EV_VOLVO |
| EV_VW |
| EV_WM |
| EV_XINTE |
| EV_XP |
| EV_XVISTA |
| EV_YINLONG |
| EV_YOGOMO |
| EV_YQJC |
| EV_YQVW |
| EV_YUDO |
| EV_YUEDA |
| EV_YUEJINZY |
| EV_ZHIDOU |
| EV_ZHIJUNZY |
| EV_ZHONGTAI |
| EV_ZHONGTONG |
| EV_ZHONGXINGZHY |
| EV_ZZNISSANZY |
For detail model and year, check
https://qcar.x431.com/qcar/#/pc/index?q=e30%3D
Ship from EU/UK/Other Overseas Warehouse
The Launch X431 series tools support the diagnosis of EV vehicles, including Tesla vehicles. To diagnose new energy vehicles, you need to purchase additional accessories and software. This article will take Tesla as an example to introduce how to use the Launch X431 EV Diagnostic Kit to connect and diagnose EV vehicles.
Content:
Launch X431 Tesla 12+20 connector
Launch X431 Tesla airbag reset adapter
Launch X431 Tesla 3 battery test cable
Launch X431 Tesla LAN adapters
To use these adapters you should have Tesla software activated on your Launch X431 scanners.
The software for "TESLA" is compatible with LAUNCH X431 PAD VII, PAD V, PAD II, X431 V 8inch, X431 V+, X431 Pro5, Pros V1.0, Pros V5.0, Pro3s+, X431 Throttle etc)
Purchase Tesla software and the supported vehicle list here:
https://www.x431shop.eu/wholesale/launch-x431-tesla-diagnostic-software-license.html
1. Launch Tesla 12+20 Connector
The Tesla 12+20 adapter is included in the Launch X431 EV kit
The connector can be used on Model S and Model X vehicles.
Function:
Basic Function including ECU Information, Live Data, Read/ Erase Codes, as well as Special Functions including BMS Reset Alert, BMS Clear Contactor Stress Index, EPB Service Mode, Brake Bleed etc for Model X and Model S.
Check vehicle and function coverage here http://qcar.x431.com/qcar/#/
Wiring diagram:
1.12 PIN connector: (located below the central control screen) for diagnostics of pre-2015/Sept Model S and Model X
2. 20PIN connector: (located below the central control screen) for diagnostics of post-2015/Sept Model S and Model X
2.Tesla Airbag Reset Adapter
The Tesla airbag repair dedicated connector is mainly used to reset the airbag crash data.
1). Model X airbag control module pinout
+12V: 12V Power
GND: Ground
CAN_H: CAN High
CAN_L: CAN LOW
Model X Tesla airbag connector connection diagram:
2). Model S airbag control module pinout
PW: Jump wire, short the two positions to enable it to write EEPROM;
+12V: 12V Power
GND: Ground
CAN_H: CAN High
CAN_L: CAN LOW
Model S Tesla airbag connector connection diagram:
Example:
How to Reset Tesla Model S Airbag Crash Data with Launch X431?
3). Model 3 airbag control module pinout
Model 3 Tesla airbag connector connection diagram:
4). Model 3/Y Airbag Unlock Wiring Diagram
3. Tesla 3 Battery Test Cable 152, RoHS
The cable is included in the Launch X431 EV kit
This test cable is used to test the data flow of the three-electric system and test battery pack of Model 3 and Model Y models.
The EV kit is compatible with PAD V and PAD VII only at present.
4. Launch X431 New Energy LAN network port diagnostic connector
Used in local area network (LAN) function (car enters maintenance mode), currently supported products: X-431 PAD V, PAD VII series, EV MAX, X431 PRO 3S+ V3.0/V5.0 diagnostic equipment, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic and Russian software.
Wiring diagrams:
1). 2018 onwards Model 3/Model Y
2). 2022 onwards Model S/Model X
3). 2018-2021 Model S/Model X
4). 2014-2018 Model S/X Tegra chip MCU
