How long does it take to ship an EV from China?

Short answer: EV shipping timelines from China.

Shipping an EV from China takes several weeks port-to-port depending on the route and method, with clearance running alongside once duty and documents are ready. UN38.3 battery papers are required for the container.

What to expect

  • Shipping: container, port-to-port.
  • Documents: invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin, UN38.3.
  • Clearance: duty/VAT and any EV certification.

Next step

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