Autel MaxiBAS BT506
A good add-on for a shop that already uses Autel wireless scan tools, or anyone who wants test reports on a phone.
Amazon $175$175
Conductance (digital)100-2,000 CCA12/24 V
3.8/5
A good fit for a garage with motorcycles, mowers and cars, since it tests 6 V and 12 V batteries and keeps a long test history.
- Conductance (digital)Type
- 20-2,000 CCARange
- 6/12 VSystems
- Starter + chargingSystem tests
Check price at Amazon$69.99
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Tests 6 V motorcycle and classic-car batteries as well as 12 V
- Stores up to 1,400 results and replays voltage curves from cranking
- Reads small batteries down to 20 CCA
Cons
- No 24 V or lithium support
- Printing needs a PC and Ancel’s own software
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | BA101 Plus |
|---|---|
| Testing | |
| Type | Conductance (digital) |
| Battery voltages | 6/12 V |
| System voltages | 6/12 V |
| Rating range | 20-2,000 CCA |
| Battery types | Flooded, AGM flat plate, AGM spiral, gel, EFB |
| Lithium batteries | No |
| Starter test | Yes |
| Charging system test | Yes |
| Ripple or diode test | Yes |
| Features | |
| Display | 2.8 in color LCD |
| Stores results | Yes |
| Build | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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