How it works?

China EV Marketplace is an intermediary when you buy an EV from China to help you to have a headache-free experience when importing your new Chinese EV. We cooperate only with tier-one dealers. Unlike other agents, we ensure the vehicle's 100% condition and guarantee your satisfaction. You get what you want.

Please note all the prices are without VAT – if you are not a VAT-payer, local VAT may be applied.

Here is the shopping process:

  • You complete the order on the website and select the services you need
    • If you are in the EU, it can be EU homologation, customs clearance handling, and door-to-door shipping. 
    • For all other countries outside China and the EU, we provide only CIF price and sea freight to your port of destination; you need to complete customs clearance on your own
  • As various countries have various import tariffs, the price is without tariffs. So, for the complete price, don't forget to add the import duty, which is calculated based on the cost of vehicles and transport cost to the place where the customs duty is paid (port or destination inland country). For EU countries we show the duty tariff in car detail for your convenience. 
    • Example: FOB price of vehicle is 98,000 USD, Sea freight shipping cost is 2,000 USD, tariff is 10%, then the price including tariff is 110,000 USD, when doing clerance at port. 
  • After the order is completed, you have five business days to complete a 20% payment and send a bank slip confirmation.
  • Once we have the car ready, we send VIN, pictures, video and brand plate. You send the remaining payment.
  • Once we have the full payment, we prepare:
    • Certificate of Motor Vehicles issued by DMV (Dept. of Motor Vehicles) containing a transfer pending export document (it means the EV is only allowed to be exported, not sold or used in China)
    • China CoC (Certificate of Conformity)
    • Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)
  • Vehicle will load the carrier (we send pictures and videos of loading).
  • Once shipped, we provide a Commercial Invoice, a Packing list, and a Bill of Landing and vessel tracking number.

    That's all. Once your vehicle arrives at port of destination, you agree with local port authorities the custom clearance payment and you can pick up the car. You got your Chinese EV, enjoy!

    If you live in the EU and want us to handle customs clearance and EU homologation to have road legal car, it continues:

    1. We handle the customs clearance for you and pay EU tariffs. If you want to avoid tariffs, you can try to go with pre-owned car, as for 6,000 km+ vehicles are subject to only 10% tariff duty. 
    2. We transport your vehicle to the designated Department of Motor Vehicles EU harmonized norms center in Czech republic and obtain homologation documents.
    3. Then we prepare a ground transfer to your address. We can also put the car on EU export license plates and help with temporary EU insurance if you want to pick up the car personally in Prague, Czech republic and drive it home yourself.
    4. In your country, you need to go to your local office and register the car with the EU homologation documents we provided you

    That's all. Enjoy your new EV!

    The delivery time may vary, but usually it is as follows:

    Since the 20% payment received, 1-3 weeks to get the car ready for shipping, 1-3 months sea freight to the port of destination.

    Additionally, if you order EU door-to-door shipping: 1-2 weeks customs clearance, 2-3 weeks homologation, 1 week door-to-door shipping.

    GB/T vs CCS2 vs national chaging standards

    The EVs come with a Chinese DC and AC standard called GB/T, so you will need a CCS2 adaptor if you live in EU or your national charging standard plug adaptor for other countries. We can provide you with that. 

    Warranty

    The OEM provides a factory warranty for three years or 100,000 km. We can assist you in contacting the OEM factory to submit your warranty claim, if necessary, to obtain free spare parts. The customer is responsible for covering the shipping costs. In that case, we can also assist with shipping logistics, which typically takes 1-3 weeks. We can also recommend EV after-sales services in your country, or you can use our partner EV service centre in Prague. 

    VAT

    If you are a general taxpayer in EU registered in VIES, you do not pay VAT. Consult your accountant if unsure. 

    More about EU Homologation

    We ensure your EV is certified (homologated) for use in any EU country. Homologation procedure lasts 2-3 weeks, and you get an individual homologation certificate E8*X. EU-valid homologation documents are provided (door-to-door shipping variant), or we can get your vehicle on EU export plates with insurance on top if you plan to pick it up yourself and drive it immediately. Please note that for PHEV vehicles, a +400 USD surcharge is applied (CO2 emission test).

    Please note we proceed with individual homologation which is faster and cheaper, but each car must proceed with it even if you order e.g. 3 same models of the vehicle. We can also provide with WVTA global homologation service, but it takes about 6-9 months and cost higher hundred thousands USD. This service is usually for OEMs. 

    For more questions, contact us at hello@china-crunch.com.