Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Transporting/moving your EV> look for a decent

[Mark via EV]

 When we got our Tesla, my wife flew out to Seattle and drove it back to 
Virginia. So we didn't do any of that stuff either. 




I also had a Leaf transported out of state in the US, and I didn't do 


any of that. It was simply routine to the transporter.


If you are going to ship overseas, it might well be a different story. 


Also, a _homebuilt_ EV is an entirely different kettle of fish.





Bill D.





On 7/1/2019 12:18 PM, paul dove via EV wrote:


> I e had electric cars moved and I did none of that


  
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Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Transporting/moving your EV> look for a decent company

[Bill Dube via EV]

I also had a Leaf transported out of state in the US, and I didn't do 
any of that. It was simply routine to the transporter.


If you are going to ship overseas, it might well be a different story. 
Also, a _homebuilt_ EV is an entirely different kettle of fish.


Bill D.

On 7/1/2019 12:18 PM, paul dove via EV wrote:

I e had electric cars moved and I did none of that

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On Jun 29, 2019, at 6:38 PM, brucedp5 via EV  wrote:



https://www.smart-energy.com/industry-sectors/electric-vehicles/how-to-move-an-electric-car/
How to move an electric car?
June 24, 2019

Moving an electric car is not as difficult as you might fear. Sure, there
are certain preparations you have to take care of, but the whole process is
pretty much straightforward. That is unless you want to ensure that your
electric car is moved in an eco-friendly way and that the relocation doesn't
cost you a fortune. If that is the case, you might need to do some extra
work in order to find the right shipping company to help you out. Luckily,
we are here to tell you all you need to know about how to move an electric
car. So, let's jump in.

Prepare your car for transport

You cannot safely transport your car without preparing it first. In fact,
most car shipping companies will outright refuse to move an electric car if
it is not prepared for relocation. This is especially true if you plan on
moving your car to a different state or to a different country. In that
case, you might need to fill out extra paperwork. So, before you do anything
else, make sure that you have the necessary paperwork for car transport.
That will include both the legal paperwork and the necessary insurance. Once
you have that covered, you can move on to the next step.

Clean it

Having a clean car is mandatory for safe transportation. No matter what
shipping type you opt for, you will need to clean your car before you
attempt it. So, either take your car to your local cleaner or go at it
yourself. Having a clean car is not only about the looks. Sure, every car
looks prettier when it is clean, but the more important reason is safety.
There is a higher risk of your car failing if it is dirty and not properly
maintained. This is why you need to clean your car before shipping it and
keep it clean afterward.

Have a mechanic check it out

Once you have it cleaned, you need to check if it is in proper condition for
the move. The best way to do this is to find a local mechanic who is
proficient in electric cars. Since more and more companies are working
together in producing electric cars, there are going to be more and more
mechanics who know how to fix and maintain them. But, right now, depending
on where you live, you might have a hard time finding a decent electric car
mechanic. If that is the case, you need to go online and look for a
respectable one. Electric cars are complicated, and you should only let the
best mechanics maintain yours if you plan on moving it safely.

Hire a company to move an electric car

Once you have prepared your car and you have the necessary paperwork, the
time has come to find someone to move your car. Now, finding a decent
shipping company is similar to finding a decent moving company. For moving,
you can go to sites like mastermovingguide.com, but for moving cars you best
visit sites like Google or Facebook. You need to start early and you need to
keep looking until you find the most reliable and competent one. Electric
cars are usually expensive, and if you want yours to remain in pristine
condition, you need to have experienced, well-equipped car movers handling
it.

How to look for a decent company

Once you find a couple of potential car movers, you need to filter them out
and find the most reliable ones. Moving a regular car and moving an electric
car is pretty similar if they simply plan to ship them. So, if a company
doesn't specify that they move electric cars, don't worry. Simply look for
companies that have the most experience that have the highest ratings. Once
you find ones that seem reliable and competent, contact them. Then you will
able to find out what their moving plan is and how much they plan on
charging you for it.

Different ways of shipping

What may surprise you is that there are multiple ways to ship an electric
car. If you are shipping it from overseas, you will need to use either a
plane or a boat to get your electric car into the country. Once you do that,
there are again multiple ways to ship. You can either opt for auto carrier
trucks or you can choose a train. Trains are usually used by larger
companies for larger shipments. They are safe, but they can be quite
expensive. This is why you will probably opt for auto carrier trucks.

But, this is not where your options end. You can choose between open
carriers and enclosed carriers. Open carriers are usually cheaper but they
provide less protection. In enclosed carriers, your car will be safe from
the elements, which can be quite useful in extreme 

Re: [EVDL] EVLN: Transporting/moving your EV> look for a decent company

[paul dove via EV]

I e had electric cars moved and I did none of that

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> On Jun 29, 2019, at 6:38 PM, brucedp5 via EV  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> https://www.smart-energy.com/industry-sectors/electric-vehicles/how-to-move-an-electric-car/
> How to move an electric car?
> June 24, 2019  
> 
> Moving an electric car is not as difficult as you might fear. Sure, there
> are certain preparations you have to take care of, but the whole process is
> pretty much straightforward. That is unless you want to ensure that your
> electric car is moved in an eco-friendly way and that the relocation doesn't
> cost you a fortune. If that is the case, you might need to do some extra
> work in order to find the right shipping company to help you out. Luckily,
> we are here to tell you all you need to know about how to move an electric
> car. So, let's jump in.
> 
> Prepare your car for transport
> 
> You cannot safely transport your car without preparing it first. In fact,
> most car shipping companies will outright refuse to move an electric car if
> it is not prepared for relocation. This is especially true if you plan on
> moving your car to a different state or to a different country. In that
> case, you might need to fill out extra paperwork. So, before you do anything
> else, make sure that you have the necessary paperwork for car transport.
> That will include both the legal paperwork and the necessary insurance. Once
> you have that covered, you can move on to the next step.
> 
> Clean it
> 
> Having a clean car is mandatory for safe transportation. No matter what
> shipping type you opt for, you will need to clean your car before you
> attempt it. So, either take your car to your local cleaner or go at it
> yourself. Having a clean car is not only about the looks. Sure, every car
> looks prettier when it is clean, but the more important reason is safety.
> There is a higher risk of your car failing if it is dirty and not properly
> maintained. This is why you need to clean your car before shipping it and
> keep it clean afterward.
> 
> Have a mechanic check it out
> 
> Once you have it cleaned, you need to check if it is in proper condition for
> the move. The best way to do this is to find a local mechanic who is
> proficient in electric cars. Since more and more companies are working
> together in producing electric cars, there are going to be more and more
> mechanics who know how to fix and maintain them. But, right now, depending
> on where you live, you might have a hard time finding a decent electric car
> mechanic. If that is the case, you need to go online and look for a
> respectable one. Electric cars are complicated, and you should only let the
> best mechanics maintain yours if you plan on moving it safely.
> 
> Hire a company to move an electric car
> 
> Once you have prepared your car and you have the necessary paperwork, the
> time has come to find someone to move your car. Now, finding a decent
> shipping company is similar to finding a decent moving company. For moving,
> you can go to sites like mastermovingguide.com, but for moving cars you best
> visit sites like Google or Facebook. You need to start early and you need to
> keep looking until you find the most reliable and competent one. Electric
> cars are usually expensive, and if you want yours to remain in pristine
> condition, you need to have experienced, well-equipped car movers handling
> it.
> 
> How to look for a decent company
> 
> Once you find a couple of potential car movers, you need to filter them out
> and find the most reliable ones. Moving a regular car and moving an electric
> car is pretty similar if they simply plan to ship them. So, if a company
> doesn't specify that they move electric cars, don't worry. Simply look for
> companies that have the most experience that have the highest ratings. Once
> you find ones that seem reliable and competent, contact them. Then you will
> able to find out what their moving plan is and how much they plan on
> charging you for it.
> 
> Different ways of shipping
> 
> What may surprise you is that there are multiple ways to ship an electric
> car. If you are shipping it from overseas, you will need to use either a
> plane or a boat to get your electric car into the country. Once you do that,
> there are again multiple ways to ship. You can either opt for auto carrier
> trucks or you can choose a train. Trains are usually used by larger
> companies for larger shipments. They are safe, but they can be quite
> expensive. This is why you will probably opt for auto carrier trucks.
> 
> But, this is not where your options end. You can choose between open
> carriers and enclosed carriers. Open carriers are usually cheaper but they
> provide less protection. In enclosed carriers, your car will be safe from
> the elements, which can be quite useful in extreme climates. But, the major
> downfall is that your car relocation probably won't be green. Even though a
> lot of cities are trying as hard as they