China EV Export Checklist Before You Request a Quote
The minimum information serious buyers should prepare before asking for an FOB or CIF quote on a Chinese EV.
Requesting an export quote is easy. Requesting a quote that can actually move into sourcing and shipping is harder.
For China EV Exporter, the fastest projects are the ones where the buyer already knows the operational boundary of the order. Before you ask for a price, prepare these five inputs.
1. Vehicle target
Define the exact model, trim, and battery version you want quoted. "BYD Seal" is not enough if the real decision is between RWD and AWD, or between a domestic-market trim and an export-market trim.
2. Destination port
Quote quality changes immediately once the destination port is fixed. RoRo feasibility, inland delivery assumptions, port handling cost, and transshipment risk all depend on the actual arrival port, not just the country.
3. Drive side and charging expectation
Tell the supplier whether you need LHD or RHD, and whether your market expects CCS2, Type 2, or a market-specific charging setup. This prevents wasted time on non-viable stock.
4. Commercial intent
State whether the order is for dealership resale, fleet evaluation, or a one-unit retail import. The right documentation pack and pricing discussion often differ between those cases.
5. Decision timeline
If you are comparing multiple suppliers, say so. If you need a quote locked for a tender or a shipment window, say that too. Speed matters in EV export because availability moves faster than static catalog pages suggest.
What a strong inquiry looks like
At minimum, a useful inquiry includes model, trim, destination port, quantity, drive side, and target timeline. Once those are clear, a supplier can answer with something commercially meaningful instead of a generic brochure response.
If you are ready, send the brief to [email protected].
