Can an electric car be transported on an open car carrier?

Yes. An electric car is transported like a combustion model on an open car carrier. We move EVs regularly across our European corridors, individually or in full loads.

What state of charge should I plan before transport?

We recommend around 50% charge at pick-up: enough for manoeuvres, without a full battery. Activate transport mode or neutral and disable alarms that lock the wheels.

Is the electric vehicle insured during transport?

Yes — through the standard CMR liability on every transport; and for high-value vehicles we additionally offer ad valorem insurance up to €250,000 per vehicle. A CMR and a condition report with photos are issued at pick-up and delivery.

Do you transport EVs across Europe?

Yes, across all our European corridors (France, Benelux, Scandinavia, Germany and beyond), for one-off as well as regular flows.

Electric car transport in Europe: the B2B guide

1 July 2026 · 5 min read

Electric vehicles now account for almost one in five new cars in Europe, and their share is rising fast. For dealers, rental companies and platforms that need to move these vehicles, a few specifics add to standard transport. Here are the essentials, from a B2B vehicle transport specialist since 2014.

Transporting an electric vehicle: what's different?

An electric vehicle is transported like any other car on our open car carriers. We move EVs regularly, alongside combustion and hybrid models, across all our European corridors.

The main differences concern preparation (state of charge, transport mode) and handling at loading, as an EV is quieter and often heavier. Our drivers are used to it.

State of charge and preparation before pick-up

For a smooth transport, we recommend a state of charge of around 50% at pick-up: enough for loading and delivery manoeuvres, without immobilising a full battery. Avoid a completely empty battery.

Activate the transport mode or neutral depending on the manufacturer, disable alarms and anti-theft systems that lock the wheels, and leave the card or key available for collection.

Safety, insurance and documents

As with any transport, a CMR (consignment note) and a condition report with photos are drawn up at pick-up and signed on delivery. Your vehicle is covered by our transport insurance up to €250,000 per vehicle.

Our teams apply the handling best practices specific to electric vehicles and comply with statutory driving hours across Europe.

Why entrust your EVs to a carrier with its own fleet

We operate our own fleet, supported by our certified partner Notis. You know who drives your vehicle, with a responsive contact from quote to delivery and an update on its position.

Dealers, rental and leasing companies and auction platforms: we transport your electric vehicles individually or in full loads, on one-off or regular flows.

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