READ DATA FROM YOUR CAR
and learn more about your Skoda EV
Onboard Diagnostics
An electric car from Škoda offers many smart functions, but not all important data is visible on the vehicle display. How warm is the battery? Is my car really charging at full power? Where am I losing range unnecessarily?
With an OBD adapter, you can read out valuable vehicle data in just a few minutes – from battery status and charging performance to energy consumption and temperature management.
This data helps you to better understand your vehicle, optimise charging and driving behaviour and detect problems at an early stage.
Find out how to easily read out the data and download my exclusive, pre-configured dashboards for free!
The OBD adapter - the connection to the car
Here you can order the Vgate iCar Pro 2S* from amazon, which activates automatically when the car is started and can therefore remain plugged in.
You may also prefer the slightly cheaper alternative, which you have to plug in every time you start the car. Then you can also order the Vgate iCar pro Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE)* from amazon.
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Attention: Both adapters do not have PIN/password protection. See also the note below.
An App for your Smartphone
I use the Carscanner app. This is available for iOS and Android and makes it easy to read out and visualise your vehicle data.
Free version available in the App Store and Play Store
Clearly displays all relevant values
Ready to go immediately with my preconfigured dashboards
Simply search for Carscanner in the respective Google or Apple app store. There is also a paid pro version of the app.
Download my Dashboards
Datapoints explained
How to import the dashboard file
If you use the App Carscanner
Open the Carscanner app and go to ‘Settings’/"Settings’
Select "Dashboard"
Scroll down to “Restore Dashboard”
Step by step instructions
Of course, I have created a comprehensive video on how you can use the Carscanner app.
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Important notes on OBD adapters & data
Safety of the OBD - Adapters
Most OBD adapters – including the adapter advertised here – do not offer protection in the form of a PIN or password. Anyone within range can connect via Bluetooth as long as there is no connection from another device (your smartphone) and read or even write data. Although the vehicle deactivates the OBD connection after some time, an unprotected adapter remains a potential security risk until then. I therefore always disconnect it from the OBD port when I am not actively using it or am not in the car.
Interior Monitoring
If you leave the adapter permanently in the vehicle, it can trigger the alarm system. The OBD connection is monitored as it can be used for tampering. If your smartphone reconnects automatically after disconnection, the vehicle can interpret this as unauthorised access. This happens when your vehicle is locked and a reconnection between the adapter and smartphone occurs.
Data and its accuracy
The read-out values do not originate from official Skoda documentation, but were determined by reverse engineering. This means that they may be incorrect or incomplete.
An example: SOC BMS vs. SOC display
SOC BMS (State of Charge of the battery management system) is read out directly and is reliable.
SOC Display, on the other hand, is calculated – the exact formula used by Škoda is unknown. In the Carscanner, an incorrect calculation results in the values in the app deviating from the display in the vehicle.
Use the data for orientation, but do not blindly rely on its absolute accuracy.