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Exporting Chinese EVs, explained.

Market trends, import tariffs, shipping and practical guides for importers of China's electric, plug-in-hybrid and range-extender vehicles — kept current for 2026.

Pricing Latest Jul 14, 2026 · 13 min read New vs Used Chinese EVs for Export: Which Should You Import? (2026) New or used China-origin EVs for export? Compare warranty, flagship access, depreciation, age limits and landed cost with a worked example and checklist. Read article →
Logistics Jul 14, 2026 · 14 min read What a Chinese EV Really Costs to Land: The Full Breakdown (2026) See exactly what a Chinese EV costs to land in 2026: FOB, freight, CIF, duty and VAT defined, with full worked landed-c… Read article → Logistics Jul 14, 2026 · 5 min read How to Import an Electric Car from China to Mexico (2026 Step-by-Step Guide) Importing a Chinese EV into Mexico means ~10% import duty plus 16% IVA cleared through a licensed broker, NOM road-comp… Read article → Policy & tariffs Jul 13, 2026 · 14 min read The Hidden Costs of Importing an EV From China (2026) Beyond FOB and duty: insurance, broker fees, EAEU recycling levies, homologation, demurrage and FX spread that quietly … Read article → Policy & tariffs Jul 13, 2026 · 12 min read Beyond Duty: VAT, Excise, ISAN & Recycling Fees on Imported EVs (2026) Import duty is only the first layer. How VAT/IVA/IGV, Mexico ISAN and the EAEU recycling fee stack on top of duty when … Read article → Policy & tariffs Jul 13, 2026 · 15 min read Chinese EV Import Duties by Country: The 2026 Tariff Matrix Import duty on a China-origin EV runs 5% in the UAE to 18-35% in Brazil. Full 2026 tariff matrix, per-country VAT, EV r… Read article → Market data Jul 13, 2026 · 3 min read Used EV Import Rules & Age Limits by Country (2026 Matrix) Most of our markets place no age limit on new vehicles, while used-import rules are far more restrictive and vary widel… Read article → Policy & tariffs Jul 13, 2026 · 3 min read Importing EVs into Kazakhstan & the EAEU (2026): Duty, Recycling Fee & Rail Routes Importing an EV into Kazakhstan or the wider EAEU means the common external tariff plus a recycling (utilization) fee a… Read article → Policy & tariffs Jul 13, 2026 · 3 min read Importing Chinese EVs into Chile, Peru & Colombia (2026 Guide) Chile and Peru both hold free-trade agreements with China that can cut EV import duty to zero, leaving mainly VAT (19% … Read article → Policy & tariffs Jul 13, 2026 · 3 min read Importing EVs into the GCC: UAE & Saudi Arabia Rules, Duty & Timelines (2026) Importing a Chinese EV into the UAE means 5% duty + 5% VAT with ESMA/EQM conformity; Saudi Arabia is 5% duty + 15% VAT … Read article → Market data Jul 12, 2026 · 14 min read EV Homologation & Compliance by Country: What Each Market Requires (2026) Homologation and type approval for Chinese EVs by market: NOM, GCC/ESMA, SASO/SABER, INMETRO/CONTRAN, 3CV, MTC, GOST/EA… Read article → Import guides Jul 12, 2026 · 14 min read China's EV Export Ports: Shanghai, Ningbo, Nansha, Tianjin & the Full Map (2026) Where China-origin EVs ship from: Shanghai Haitong, Ningbo, Nansha, Shenzhen and Tianjin — port profiles, factory-to-po… Read article → Logistics Jul 12, 2026 · 13 min read Shipping EV Batteries From China: Dangerous-Goods Rules, UN 3171 & State of Charge (2026) How China EVs ship as dangerous goods under UN 3171, Class 9 — IMDG Code, UN 38.3, state of charge, spare-battery UN 34… Read article → Market data Jul 12, 2026 · 2 min read China's EV Exports Hit Record Highs in 2026 — What It Means for Importers Chinese new-energy vehicle exports keep breaking records. Here's what the surge means if you're sourcing EVs for your m… Read article → Market data Jul 11, 2026 · 13 min read Chinese EV Charging Standards Explained: GB/T, CCS2 & Plug Compatibility by Market (2026) Chinese EVs use the GB/T plug, not CCS2. Importer guide to connector compatibility, adapters, factory inlets and per-ma… Read article → Logistics Jul 11, 2026 · 14 min read EV Shipping Transit Times From China: Every Region, Every Port (2026) China EV shipping transit times by region and port: ocean 20-55 days, rail 18-30 days. Full 10-market matrix plus the c… Read article → Logistics Jul 11, 2026 · 15 min read How EVs Are Shipped From China: RoRo, Container, Rail & the New Car-Carrier Fleet (2026) RoRo on PCTC car carriers, container racking and rail block trains explained: how to choose, China's new BYD and Anji f… Read article → Pricing Jul 10, 2026 · 14 min read LFP vs NMC Batteries in Chinese EVs: What Importers Should Know (2026) How LFP and NMC batteries in China-origin EVs differ on cost, cold-weather range, safety, longevity and resale, plus CL… Read article → Pricing Jul 10, 2026 · 13 min read Chinese EV vs Western Brands: The Real Value Gap in 2026 Why China-origin EVs undercut Western brands in 2026: vertical integration, LFP batteries and market scale explain the … Read article → Pricing Jul 10, 2026 · 2 min read Why Chinese EVs Undercut the World on Price It's not magic and it's not dumping — it's supply chain. A look at why a Chinese EV lands cheaper than almost anything … Read article → Powertrains Jul 9, 2026 · 15 min read Warranty, Parts & After-Sales on Exported Chinese EVs (2026) How warranty, spare parts and servicing really work on imported Chinese EVs abroad — parallel vs official warranty, bat… Read article → Pricing Jul 9, 2026 · 14 min read The Top Chinese EV Brands for Export in 2026: A Buyer's Field Guide Profiles of the Chinese EV brands exporters actually ship in 2026 — BYD, NIO, Xiaomi, Li Auto, Xpeng, Zeekr, AITO and m… Read article → Import guides Jul 8, 2026 · 2 min read The 2026 Guide to Importing EVs into Latin America Mexico, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Brazil each have their own rules. A quick orientation for EV importers across the reg… Read article → Logistics Jul 5, 2026 · 2 min read RoRo vs Container: How to Ship Your EV from China The two ways to move a car across the ocean — and how to choose for cost, protection and your destination port. Read article → Policy & tariffs Jul 2, 2026 · 2 min read How Import Tariffs Are Reshaping the EV Export Map From 5% in the Gulf to rising duties in Brazil, tariffs are the single biggest variable in landed cost. Where the smart… Read article → Powertrains Jun 28, 2026 · 2 min read BEV, PHEV or EREV: Choosing the Right Powertrain for Your Market Charging maturity, driving distances and incentives should decide your powertrain mix. A practical framework. Read article →

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