EXW vs FOB vs CIF for Car Imports from China: What Buyers Actually Pay When requesting a vehicle quotation from China, overseas buyers may receive prices marked EXW, FOB or CIF. These three-letter trade terms can significantly change the price, responsibilities and risks included in the quotation. A lower EXW price may require the buyer […]
How to Inspect a Used Chinese EV Before Export: A Buyer’s Checklist Buying a used electric vehicle from China requires more than checking the price, mileage and exterior photos. Battery condition, accident repairs, charging performance, diagnostic faults, software access and export documents can all affect whether the vehicle can be registered, resold and supported after […]
How to Calculate the Landed Cost of Importing Cars from China The purchase price is only one part of the total cost of importing a vehicle from China. Before placing an order, dealers, fleet operators and vehicle wholesalers should also consider inland transport, export handling, international shipping, insurance, customs duties, destination port charges and local […]
Chinese EV Software, App and OTA Access: What Importers Should Check Importing a Chinese electric vehicle involves more than checking its battery, driving range, physical condition and purchase price. Modern electric vehicles depend heavily on software, connected services and manufacturer accounts. A vehicle may drive normally after arriving in another country while some of its […]
Global EV Sales Rebound in Q2 2026 as Chinese Exports Expand Published: September 2026 Global electric vehicle sales recovered strongly in the second quarter of 2026, while Chinese EV exports continued to expand across international markets, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Electric Vehicle Sales Recover in the Second Quarter The IEA reported that […]
Buying an electric vehicle is only the first step in operating it successfully. For international dealers, distributors and fleet buyers importing vehicles from China, the more difficult question is often what happens after delivery: Can the correct spare part be identified? Can a local workshop read the vehicle’s systems? Will a replacement electronic module require […]
Charging compatibility is one of the most important checks when importing an electric vehicle from China. A vehicle can have an attractive price, good battery health and the right driving range, yet still be difficult to operate locally if its charging inlet, communication protocol, onboard charger or voltage requirements do not match the destination market. […]
Shipping vehicles internationally is not simply a choice between the lowest ocean-freight quotations. For importers buying new or used cars from China, the right method depends on the vehicle dimensions, order quantity, running condition, destination port, sailing availability, cargo-protection needs and carrier rules. The two main options are container shipping and Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) shipping. Each […]
Quick Summary (AI Overview Snippet Target) What causes car import delays at destination ports? Port delays are most frequently triggered by 1. Mismatched VINs and engine numbers across export papers, 2. Incorrect HS code classifications, 3. Missing or expired regional compliance certificates, 4. Inconsistent commercial invoice values, and 5. Delayed submission of original shipping documents. […]
Quick Summary How can international dealers reliably source electric vehicles from China? Successful EV sourcing requires evaluating suppliers across 6 core dimensions: 1. Vehicle sourcing capability, 2. Vehicle condition verification, 3. Used EV battery health (SoH), 4. Export documentation and compliance, 5. Shipping and logistics execution, and 6. Long-term business support and bulk handling. Partnering […]
