The battery pack is 30–50% of an EV's value, so its inspection should be the most detailed part of the pre-shipment check. Require these items: 1. BMS data readout: state of health (SOH), full-charge voltage, cell voltage deviation, cycle count, and fast-charging percentage. SOH above 90% is good; below 80% means a costly pack replacement is approaching. 2. Physical inspection: check the underbody for pack dents, coolant leaks from the battery cooling circuit, and corrosion on high-voltage connectors. 3. Range test: a real drive of at least 30–50 km, comparing energy consumption against the rated figure. A pack with poor cells overheats and depletes fast. 4. Charging test: verify both AC and DC charging work, and record charging speed and any error messages. Get the raw diagnostic data, not just a summary. If the inspector won't share the BMS report, assume the battery is the reason why.

Comparing quotes properly means comparing the same thing: 1. Normalize the scope: some quotes include inland transport, export clearance, inspection and ocean freight, others are FOB only. Ask each exporter for a line-item breakdown so you can compare like with like. 2. Check what is excluded: port charges at destination, customs duties, homologation and registration are almost always on you. Get a written list of everything NOT included. 3. Look beyond the number: a quote 10-15% below the market usually means the car has an issue (accident history, rolled-back mileage, pending lien) or the exporter plans to cut corners on inspection and loading. 4. Verify the exporter: business license, export qualification, recent shipment records, and references from buyers in your region. A realistic quote from a verifiable exporter is worth more than a bargain that turns into a dispute. Always pay against milestones with inspection before balance payment.

We cannot privately forge or re-stamp the original vehicle nameplate (this is illegal). If the nameplate is unclear, we will rely on the clear VIN on the windshield and the engine stamp as supplementary proof, and we will warn you of this risk before shipping.