EV & Hybrid Roadworthy Rowville

Transport Victoria EV-accredited Licensed Vehicle Tester

Need a roadworthy for an electric or hybrid car?

From 1 September 2026, a roadworthy certificate for an electric or hybrid vehicle in Victoria can only be issued by a licensed vehicle tester whose licence includes the EV category, with an examining mechanic who holds EV accreditation. Our licence includes that category, so we can inspect and issue roadworthy certificates for electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid cars in Rowville.

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What an EV or hybrid roadworthy covers

Every EV and hybrid roadworthy covers the full standard inspection, plus the EV checklist set out in Transport Victoria’s written directions.

Wheels and tyres, including tread depth
Steering and suspension
Brakes, including a brake test
Seats, seatbelts and their mountings
Lights, reflectors and indicators
Windscreen, windows, wipers and washers
Body structure and other safety-related items
High-voltage cables, connectors and warning labels
A thermal imaging scan of the battery, cabling and power electronics

Electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles we inspect

Battery electric cars (BEVs), including Tesla, BYD, MG, Polestar, Hyundai and Kia models
Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), such as the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and BYD Sealion 6
Self-charging hybrids, such as the Toyota Corolla, Camry, RAV4 and Yaris Cross, and Lexus hybrids

Some mild hybrids run a low-voltage system and may only need a standard roadworthy. Tell us the make, model and year when you book and we will confirm which inspection your car needs.

When you need an EV or hybrid roadworthy

A roadworthy certificate is needed in the same situations as any other car:

Selling or transferring ownership of a registered vehicle

Re-registering a vehicle that has been unregistered

Registering a vehicle from interstate

Applying for club or historic registration

Required by an insurer or a finance company

Only a licensed vehicle tester whose licence includes the EV category can issue a roadworthy certificate for an electric or hybrid car in Victoria.

Driving a petrol or diesel car? Book a standard roadworthy inspection instead.

Book your EV or hybrid inspection

Call: 03 9763 4633

Why the EV category matters

Our Licensed Vehicle Tester licence includes the EV category, and our examining mechanic holds EV accreditation. We completed the required nationally accredited EV and LVT EV Awareness training and supplied Transport Victoria with our certificates and equipment evidence, including a compliant thermal imaging camera and carbon monoxide meter.

Gloved hand holding a thermal imaging camera in front of an electric car in a workshop.

What’s included in an EV or hybrid roadworthy

An EV or hybrid roadworthy is the standard Victorian roadworthy inspection plus the extra checks Transport Victoria sets for high-voltage vehicles. Both are done in the one visit.

Standard roadworthy checks

Wheels and tyres, including tread depth
Steering and suspension
Brakes, including a brake test
Seats, seatbelts and their mountings
Lights, reflectors and indicators
Windscreen, windows, wipers and washers
Body structure and other safety-related items

EV and hybrid safety checks

High-voltage cables and connectors, checked for damage, rubbing and secure mounting
The battery pack casing and its mounts, checked for impact damage
High-voltage warning labels and isolation points
A thermal imaging scan of the battery, cabling and power electronics for hot spots that cannot be seen by eye

Pass, and your certificate is issued the same day. A certificate of roadworthiness counts as current for 30 days from the day it is issued, which is set by the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021 and applies to an electric or hybrid car the same as any other. If something fails, you get a written list of the items. Bring the car back within 14 days of the first inspection and only those items need to be re-checked; after 14 days a full new inspection is needed.

A thermal imaging camera, carbon monoxide meter, insulating gloves and rolled mat laid out on a clean workshop bench.

How an EV or hybrid roadworthy booking works

Four steps, from the phone call to the certificate.

Book. Call 03 9763 4633 or send a booking enquiry. Give us the make, model and year so we can confirm the right inspection before you arrive.

Bring it in charged. Arrive with enough charge for the road test and the brake test. Tell us about any dashboard warning lights, or any past damage underneath the car.

The inspection. We work through the standard roadworthy checks, the EV checklist and the thermal imaging scan of the battery, cabling and power electronics.

The result. A pass means your certificate is issued that day. A fail means a written list of what needs fixing, and if a fault involves the high-voltage system we explain what it needs and where it should be repaired.

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Gloved hands hold a thermal camera showing a cool-coloured scan of an electric car battery pack and cable run beneath the raised vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. From 1 September 2026, a roadworthy certificate for an electric or hybrid vehicle in Victoria can only be issued by a licensed vehicle tester whose licence includes the EV category, with an examining mechanic who holds EV accreditation. Our licence includes that category.

The EV category covers cars with a high-voltage drive system. Some mild hybrids run a low-voltage system and may only need a standard roadworthy. Tell us the make, model and year when you book and we will confirm which inspection your car needs.

Transport Victoria does not set roadworthy prices. The cost depends on the car’s age, type and condition. Call us on 03 9763 4633 for a quote before you book.

Thirty days. Under the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021, a certificate of roadworthiness is current if it was issued not more than 30 days earlier, and that applies to an electric or hybrid car the same as any other.

You get a written list of the items that failed. If the car is back with us within 14 days of the first inspection, only those items need to be re-checked. After 14 days, a full new inspection is needed.

In most cases, yes. In Victoria a roadworthy certificate is needed to sell a registered car, re-register one that has been off the road, or register a car from interstate. Our guide to selling a car in Victoria covers the timing.

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Tyre Puncture Repair and Replacement

Your tyres are your only contact with the road — if they’re worn, damaged or unevenly wearing, it’s time to act.

      
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EV and Hybrid Roadworthy Inspections in Rowville

Need a roadworthy for an electric or hybrid car?

What an EV or hybrid roadworthy covers

Electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles we inspect

When you need an EV or hybrid roadworthy

Why the EV category matters

What’s included in an EV or hybrid roadworthy

Standard roadworthy checks

EV and hybrid safety checks

How an EV or hybrid roadworthy booking works

EV and hybrid roadworthy inspections near Rowville

Frequently Asked Questions

Service Booking Enquiry

Rowville’s Automotive Specialist Service Centre

Rowville’s Automotive Specialist Service Centre

Logbook Servicing

Major and Minor Servicing

Mechanical Servicing
Cars, SUVs, 4WD

Brake Service and Repair

Engine Tune Ups

Radiator Replacement and Repairs

Automatic Transmission Repair and Service

Car Air Conditioning Repairs

Car Roadworthy Inspections (RWC)

Servicing & Re-gassing

Steering and Suspension Repair

Vehicle Pre-Purchase Testing

Tyre Puncture Repair and Replacement

Trading hours

Contact Details

Links

EV and Hybrid Roadworthy Inspections in Rowville

Need a roadworthy for an electric or hybrid car?

What an EV or hybrid roadworthy covers

Electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles we inspect

When you need an EV or hybrid roadworthy

Why the EV category matters

What’s included in an EV or hybrid roadworthy

Standard roadworthy checks

EV and hybrid safety checks

How an EV or hybrid roadworthy booking works

EV and hybrid roadworthy inspections near Rowville

Frequently Asked Questions

Can any roadworthy tester inspect my hybrid?

Does my mild hybrid need an EV roadworthy?

How much does an EV roadworthy cost?

How long is an EV roadworthy certificate valid?

What happens if my EV or hybrid fails the roadworthy?

Do I need a roadworthy to sell my EV or hybrid?

Service Booking Enquiry

Rowville’s Automotive Specialist Service Centre

Rowville’s Automotive Specialist Service Centre

Logbook Servicing

Major and Minor Servicing

Mechanical ServicingCars, SUVs, 4WD

Brake Service and Repair

Engine Tune Ups

Radiator Replacement and Repairs

Automatic Transmission Repair and Service

Car Air Conditioning Repairs

Car Roadworthy Inspections (RWC)

Servicing & Re-gassing

Steering and Suspension Repair

Vehicle Pre-Purchase Testing

Tyre Puncture Repair and Replacement

Trading hours

Contact Details

Links

Mechanical Servicing
Cars, SUVs, 4WD