Excellent vehicle condition, passed inspection, better than 80% of vehicles for sale, top-quality condition, one claim filed, two ownership transfers.
This vehicle is 2 years old, with a relatively short usage period and an average annual mileage of 17,000 kilometers. It has been used by a normal family for daily purposes and has been transferred twice. The exterior is in excellent condition, with a glossy paint finish but some minor marks. The interior is clean and tidy, with minor signs of use. The overall body frame is intact and without any abnormalities. The fluids are normal, and the powertrain operates smoothly without any issues.
The technician will put the vehicle in neutral on the lift, rotate the wheels, and listen for any abnormal metal gear whine from inside the motor reducer, and check for gear oil leaks at the joints of the reducer housing.
Start with the paperwork: the vehicle registration certificate lists every ownership transfer, and the service book plus dealer maintenance records help confirm mileage. For digital verification, ask the seller for a live video walkaround plus a diagnostic scan report showing the ECU-recorded mileage, which is hard to manipulate. For EVs, request a battery state-of-health (SOH) report — it reveals real usage patterns far better than the odometer. Finally, a pre-shipment inspection by a third party should include structural checks (pillars, chassis rails) to rule out accident repairs. Build "no major accident, no flood or fire damage" into your purchase contract with a refund clause if the inspection contradicts it.
Pure electric vehicles are classified as Class 9 Dangerous Goods due to their large lithium batteries, leading to strict shipping regulations. Shipping companies have high requirements for the loading position and fire isolation measures for dangerous goods, and some roll-on/roll-off ships refuse to accept used EVs. As a result, EVs often require more expensive special container shipping and incur additional handling fees for hazardous materials.
