FAQs

A hybrid battery reconditioning machine is a battery cycler system designed to diagnose, test, and restore performance in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV) batteries. NuVant’s EVc-30 and LVc-40 reconditioners are advanced battery diagnostic tools that evaluate module health, balance cells, and extend pack life. Unlike a simple car battery load tester, NuVant machines function as a full hybrid battery tester, battery reconditioning charger, and battery analyzer in one system.

NuVant’s LVc-40 hybrid battery reconditioning kit includes:

• Built-in computer with diagnostic software and test recipes

• 40 battery connection cables (7 ft each)

• Cooling box for up to 40 modules

• Analysis software for battery reconditioning and load testing

• Step Impedance Spectroscopy and resistance measurements

This turnkey system functions as both a battery reconditioning charger and hybrid battery test equipment, helping shops recondition packs from Toyota Prius, Camry, Ford Fusion, Nissan Leaf, Tesla, and more.

Battery reconditioning works by cycling battery cells or modules—charging and discharging them under controlled loads to restore balance and capacity. NuVant’s equipment measures amp-hour capacity, internal resistance, and nominal voltages to identify weak cells. Strong cells are retained, while failed ones are replaced, resulting in a balanced and longer-lasting pack.

NuVant Systems’ technology merges precision electrochemistry with automotive service tools. Products like the EVd-40 Power Tester allow recyclers to triage batteries for reuse instead of shredding, unlocking 5x–20x higher resale values. The EVc-30 and LVc-40 combine battery reconditioning, testing, and diagnostics into scalable solutions that make battery repair profitable and sustainable.

Rebuilding hybrid batteries is cost-effective, eco-friendly, and profitable. Instead of discarding entire packs, reconditioning:

• Restores performance with a hybrid battery reconditioning charger

• Reduces waste by reusing good cells

• Supports second-life applications like stationary storage

• Saves customers thousands over replacement batteries

• Boosts shop revenue with high-margin reconditioning services

• Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH): Common in Toyota Prius and older hybrids. Reliable, but lower energy density.

• Lithium-Ion (Li-ion): Found in newer EVs and hybrids (Camry, Tesla, Nissan Leaf). This type of battery is becoming more ubiquitous as nickel-metal batteries are phased out. In 2023, one in five vehicles sold was an EV with a lithium-ion battery. This trend indicates that a significant aftermarket for EV batteries will materialize as these batteries age and need to be replaced, which will result in booming business for shops that get in on the ground floor of lithium-ion battery remanufacturing.

NuVant’s LVc-40 battery cycler system supports both Li-ion and NiMH reconditioning, making it the best battery analyzer for hybrid and EV shops for the present and future of battery remanufacturing.

Yes. With NuVant’s LVc-40 EV Cell Diagnostic Tool, shops can balance and resell Li-ion battery packs (e.g., Toyota Camry, Tesla, Nissan Leaf). The system functions as a Lithium battery tester and battery cycler, providing accurate diagnostics down to the cell level. This allows you to rebuild lithium-ion batteries that work as well as new batteries straight off the manufacturer's production line.

Absolutely. Toyota Prius hybrid battery packs (NiMH or Li-ion) are among the most common for reconditioning, given the ubiquity of the vehicle. Using NuVant’s EVc-30 or LVc-40 hybrid battery analyzers, shops can:

• Test individual modules in a Prius battery

• Restore pack balance with functional battery modules, and

• Deliver reliable performance that rivals new packs.

Yes. NuVant partners with A3 Global to train shops on how to use hybrid battery reconditioning kits and battery test equipment. Even shops with no prior battery experience quickly learn how to recondition hybrid batteries, run diagnostics, and profit from battery repair services. We provide personalized, live training with every equipment purchase at no extra cost, where our competitors typically charge for training.

Prolong chargers are single-purpose tools that only offer charging and discharging capabilities. This is only one step in the battery reconditioning process. NuVant offers full-service battery reconditioners that cover every step in the battery rebuilding process in a single convenient machine. The LVc-40 offers:

• Compatibility with both NiMH and Li-ion packs

• Advanced data logging and impedance spectroscopy

• Professional battery diagnostic tools that function as the best battery tester and battery reconditioning charger in one

This makes NuVant a superior solution for shops wanting scalable, professional-grade hybrid battery repair.