Best export agents and platforms to buy a Chinese EV from abroad in 2026

China EV Marketplace sells only BEVs and PHEVs. Its home page showed 2,634 pre-owned cars in Shanghai, 2,762 new arrivals and 11 cars in stock in Prague. The Atto 3 listing shows a 2022 BYD Yuan Plus (Atto 3) at USD 23,190 FOB, 16 available in Shenzhen. The same page says 19,190 USD - 22,990 USD FOB by trim. The home page also lists a Zeekr 009 at USD 71,200 FOB and a Zeekr 9X at USD 85,000 FOB.

Add-ons have listed prices: EU Homologation (BEV) USD 3,800, EU Custom Clearance Handling USD 490, plus a DC adapter GB/T to CCS2 at USD 990 and an AC adapter GB/T to Type 2 at USD 150. Optional sea freight costs USD 2,290 - 6,870 for 40HQ (FCL), depending on the country, per its EU shipping page.

The FAQ says the minimum order is one car (two are suggested to share a container) and an in-stock car takes about 2 weeks after full payment. Warranty is the factory's: the FAQ says 1 to 2 years, How It Works says 2 to 3 years or 65k to 100k km for new cars. Claims go through the marketplace and the buyer pays to ship parts. Prices exclude VAT; EU retail buyers pay 21%.

Its terms say the site never sells cars or takes payment. Yet checkout asks for a 20% down payment by wire to its own EU IBAN. The terms and checkout disagree.

Skip it if: you are outside the EU and have never cleared a car through customs: its own FAQ says this service might not be for you.

What we saw: From a US address the cart showed USD 23,190 for the lowest trim, and checkout offered only a 20% wire to an EU IBAN.

Guazi's English site showed 37,217 EV and hybrid listings and 7,029 BYDs. Listings show a FOB price, inspection grade, battery health (SOH) and steering side without an account. A listing page we opened lists a similar 2025 BYD Seal 650 with 13,700 km and SOH 92% at USD 27,057 FOB.

The FOB price includes the export handling fee and Guazi's service fee. Certificates, translations and battery documents cost extra and are not priced. Its auction guide publishes every fee, from a USD 79 gate fee to a 6.25% commission on cars of USD 15,000+.

A car is reserved with USD 300, then 30% is due within 7 days (10 for private sellers). The USD 300 is kept if you cancel. Per its return policy, quality objections close 3 working days after the car reaches the departure-port warehouse.

Its shipping policy says it ships within 10 days of full payment and documents, CIF transit is normally 30 to 45 days, and you must collect within 7 days of arrival. The after-sales policy offers online help but sets no warranty term.

Skip it if: you want a warranty or time to inspect the car after it lands: claims close 3 working days after the car reaches the Chinese port.

What we saw: From a US address, listings, prices and battery health were visible without an account, and sign-up asked only for an email.

Auto China is Auto China GmbH in Munich, founded in 2022. It lists prices in EUR with 19% German VAT, such as the Xiaomi YU7 at EUR 69,900.60 and the Zeekr 8X at EUR 99,353.10. BYD is one model, the Seal 05 DM-i.

The Seal 05 headline is EUR 24,894.80. Its configurator pre-selects EU road approval (+EUR 1,500), a 2-year warranty and service package (+EUR 3,500), sea delivery (+EUR 3,500) and an adapter (+EUR 950), for EUR 36,140.30. Rail delivery costs +EUR 5,900.

Its SafeImport page describes single-vehicle approval under §21 StVZO with TÜV or DEKRA. Registration is a fixed EUR 1,500.

The E-Protect warranty covers 2 years or 80,000 km, valid in Germany and elsewhere in Europe only on trips of up to six weeks. It caps drive and battery claims at EUR 10,000 per case. Its map shows 174 service stations.

Skip it if: you live outside Germany or want a BYD quickly: the warranty covers Germany, sea delivery takes 6 to 9 months, and BYD is one model.

What we saw: The Seal 05 configurator went from EUR 24,894.80 to EUR 36,140.30 before we chose anything, because four services come pre-selected.

Auto in China is based in Panyu, Guangzhou. Its new-vehicle catalogue lists 70 models and 235 configurations across 16 brands, each with a USD reference quote, trade term and lead time. Quotes must be confirmed in writing.

It lists 8 BYD models, all EXW Nansha, such as the Seal 05 DM-i at USD 11,081 with a 15-day lead time. Its Zeekr 8X page lists four editions from USD 62,600 (MAX) to USD 82,900 (Shadow Edition), with a 45-day window.

EXW means the price stops at the seller's site. You still pay for transport to the port, loading, sea freight and insurance. The '90,000+ used vehicles' is a sourcing pool; the site lists 681 used cars. It publishes no warranty.

Skip it if: you are a private buyer or want a fixed delivered price and a warranty.

What we saw: The BYD filter returned 8 models and 15 configurations, all EXW Nansha, at USD 10,210 to 35,255.

SellWellAuto's used car list shows EXW prices in USD without an account. A 2024 BYD Han with 43,000 km and one owner was USD 19,167 EXW. The same day's list had a 2025 Han L with 11,000 km at USD 30,758 EXW.

Its how to buy page lists a free account, an email quote, an OBD report per car and payment by T/T or local currency. The site menu says '30% deposit prepayment'; its Q&A advises paying 10 to 30% and refusing full prepayment.

The PICC page offers a one-year extended warranty on engine, transmission and drivetrain for cars that pass an OBD check. It does not publish the price, km limit or countries.

Its listing Q&A warns that cloud voice assistants, online maps and OTA updates go permanently offline once the car leaves China.

Skip it if: you need a delivered price or a warranty you can price up front.

What we saw: The 2024 Han our page quoted before (54,800 km) was gone; the list turns over daily.

Autohome Global is backed by Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM, HKEX: 2518). Its home page promises "100% Secure Escrow Payment", a 10-day refund guarantee if the car is not shipped as agreed, and export documents included.

The used car list showed 5062 cars, 145 of them BYDs. A 2025 BYD Han L with 22,000 km was USD 24,480. Listings say that is the selling price in China; the FOB total is 'Ask for Price'.

Its FAQ says payment is by bank transfer only, with no card or letter of credit, and the wire receipt is due within 72 hours of the invoice. Contact is by WhatsApp or WeChat only.

Skip it if: you want to compare landed costs online: the FOB total and fees are 'Ask for Price'.

What we saw: A BYD Han L listing's price breakdown left every export fee blank and said 'Total Price (FOB): Ask for Price'.

SinoAutoGo lists USD prices for some cars, such as the Li Auto L8 Pro 2025 at USD 45,560 and the Hongqi EH7 EV (690 km, 2025) at USD 29,350. All 20 BYD listings say "Contact for a price". No price states a trade term.

Its FAQ says it sells single cars and bulk orders, takes T/T, L/C and escrow, and supports third-party inspection. It ships from Shanghai, Ningbo, Nansha, Tianjin and Qingdao, usually in 20 to 45 days. New cars carry the maker's warranty, which varies by brand and destination.

Skip it if: you want to compare BYD prices online: all 20 BYD listings say 'Contact for a price'.

What we saw: The BYD filter showed 20 cars, every one 'Contact for a price'.