Long-form analysis and practical guides written by our Shanghai team. No fluff, no SEO filler — just the things we wish every first-time Chinese EV importer knew before they signed their first contract.
What's structurally different in 2026 versus 2023-24, why the old playbooks don't work, and how independent dealers are actually winning in this cycle.
→Every forwarder will tell you SKD saves money. Sometimes they're right. Sometimes it's irrelevant complexity that costs you more than CBU. Here's how to tell which is which.
→A structural breakdown of where your money goes on an EV import — vehicle, shipping, duties, registration, partner fees — so you can model it for your market before asking for a quote.
→The "Chinese cars are copies" reputation made sense in 2008. In 2026 it's embarrassingly out of date. Here's what actually changed — and what hasn't.
→Factory RHD versus aftermarket conversion is not a small distinction. A reference on what's factory RHD, what's aftermarket, and why you should never buy the latter.
→Not theoretical. A practical walkthrough of capital requirements, first-year volume, showroom and service setup, and the three business models that actually work.
→A reference table of shipping mode recommendations for the markets we actively serve, with the reasoning behind each.
→The warranty situation for imported Chinese EVs in markets without official distributor presence is messier than it looks. Here's what's realistic, what's not, and how to structure your own customer commitment.
→After enough first-timer shipments, the mistakes become predictable. Seven things that trip up new importers — and how experienced dealers sidestep them.
→The used Chinese EV export market is growing fast but remains regulatory-messy. What's legitimate, what's grey-market, and how to verify what you're buying.
→Send an RFQ via WhatsApp or email. Our Shanghai export desk will scope your requirements and return a qualified FOB / CIF / DDP quotation — typically within one Shanghai business day.