Ancel BA101 Plus
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.
Amazon $69.99$69.99
Conductance (digital)20-2,000 CCA6/12 V
3.8/5
A good add-on for a shop that already uses Autel wireless scan tools, or anyone who wants test reports on a phone.
- Conductance (digital)Type
- 100-2,000 CCARange
- 12/24 VSystems
- Starter + chargingSystem tests
Check price at Amazon$175
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Runs on your phone or an Autel scan tool, so reports are easy to save and share
- Tests 6 V and 12 V batteries and 12 V and 24 V systems
- Shows a battery location diagram for the vehicle
Cons
- Has no screen of its own; needs a phone or an Autel wireless scanner
- Costs more than standalone testers with similar tests
The Autel MaxiBAS family
Every Autel MaxiBAS model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Type | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autel MaxiBAS BT506 (this one) | Conductance (digital) | 3.8/5 | $175 |
| Autel MaxiBAS BT608 | Conductance (digital) | 3.3/5 | $449 |
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 | MaxiBAS BT506 |
|---|---|
| Testing | |
| Type | Conductance (digital) |
| Battery voltages | 6/12 V |
| System voltages | 12/24 V |
| Rating range | 100-2,000 CCA |
| Battery types | Flooded, AGM, AGM spiral, EFB, gel |
| Rating standards | CCA, SAE, CA, EN, IEC, DIN, JIS, MCA |
| Starter test | Yes |
| Charging system test | Yes |
| Ripple or diode test | Yes |
| Features | |
| Display | Phone app |
| App or QR report | Yes |
| Stores results | Yes |
| Build | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this type
Topdon BT200
A step up from the BT100 for anyone who also works on 24 V trucks or equipment, with a sunlight-readable color screen.
Amazon $77.99$77.99
Conductance (digital)100-2,000 CCA12/24 V
Foxwell BT705
A sturdy 12 V and 24 V tester with a cable long enough to run the starter test alone, and a longer warranty than most.
Amazon $106.99$106.99
Conductance (digital)100-2,000 CCA12/24 V
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