What are the payment terms for importing a Chinese EV?

Short answer: Typically a deposit to confirm the order and the balance before shipment or against documents; terms are agreed per order.

Standard terms are a deposit to lock stock and start export paperwork, with the balance due before loading or against shipping documents. For larger fleet orders we can discuss terms. We provide the full export document set — commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin — that your customs broker needs.