Used Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Requirements

The shipment of electric and hybrid vehicles is a little more complex; however, it remains fully feasible.

Due to the risk of onboard fires caused by lithium batteries, many shipping lines refuse to carry used electric and hybrid vehicles or elect to carry only certain classifications.
e.g. Hybrid, but not plug-in hybrid. Or all hybrid but no EVs.

These policy restrictions are evolving continuously, so please check with your vehicle manufacturer if your battery is Lithium or Nickel-hydride and advise your Taurus salesperson to ensure your quote is suitable for your vehicle.

In recent years, several lithium fires on Vessels caused millions of dollars of damage to other cargo and vessels.

Requirements for booking

Electric Vehicles(EV’s)

• Can only be shipped in a sole use container.
• No damage to the lithium battery or underbody of the vehicle.
• Dangerous Goods Certificate(Taurus Logistics will arrange this at time of packing).

Hybrid

• No damage to the battery or underbody of the vehicle.
• Photos: Front, Back, LHS, RHS, battery to view any impact damage and overall condition of vehicle.
• State of charge(SOC): Max 50% charge.
• On Board Diagnostic Report(OBD): Only required by one shipping line, and is required within 2 days of delivery to the depot. Contact us to see if this is required for your booking.
• Vehicles found to be "undrivable" while loading/unloading will be removed by towing or cancelled (No forklift operation allowed to avoid damage to their lithium battery).

Note Please check with your salesperson to ensure the quote you have is suitable for your vehicle.