Hybrid and electric vehicles are being purchased at a higher pace than ever before, thanks to their promise of fuel economy, lower hazardous emissions, and possible cost savings. Furthermore, with an increasing number of new brands and models, hybrid and electric vehicles are increasingly attractive to a wider spectrum of automobile buyers. 

If you want to buy a hybrid or electric vehicle and have it shipped to you, or if you need to move it due to a corporate relocation, retirement, extended vacation, or other reason, keep reading to learn more about this evolving industry, battery regulations, and shipping concerns for hybrid and electric vehicles.  

The answer is unequivocally yes! According to EY Global, combined electric car sales in the United States, China, and Europe will overtake all other engine sales by 2033. Electric car sales in the United States will surpass those of other powertrains by 2036. 

An internal combustion engine and an electric motor power a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). The Toyota Prius is one of the most prevalent hybrid automobiles. It may be powered in three ways: by engine, electric motor, or a combination of the two. 

An all-electric vehicle (EV) is powered entirely by electricity. They are propelled by an electric motor that is fueled by lithium-ion or lithium-polymer rechargeable batteries. Unlike traditional cars, EVs lack a petrol tank and an internal combustion engine. 

HEVs and EVs both assist to minimize the use of fossil fuels and cut emissions roughly in half. While these vehicles still have a high initial cost, recent evidence suggests that hybrid and electric vehicles may save owners money in the long term.  

Now and then, you'll read about a lithium-ion battery in a laptop or smartphone exploding into flames due to overheating. Lithium-ion batteries have an appealing size-to-energy ratio (generating a large amount of energy from a tiny size), but this might be too much energy for a small electronic gadget to manage, resulting in overheating. 

While hybrid and electric car batteries are constructed of the same material, manufacturers include several safety systems to drastically limit dangers. If any problems emerge, they will most likely occur during the construction or operation of the vehicle, not during the car transport process, where the battery is only utilized when loading and unloading the vehicle. 

The quick answer is that shipping your electric vehicle is safe. However, moving a hybrid or electric vehicle requires the skills of a qualified auto carrier, just like shipping a car, truck, motorbike, ATV, or jet ski.  

If you have any questions regarding transporting your hybrid or electric car, contact Budget Auto Transporter at 844-436-6700 or receive a quick auto-shipping quotation. 

Is it more expensive to freight hybrid or electric vehicles? Is it possible to export electric trucks? Are there any unique rules for transporting an HEV or EV? Should I even think about exporting my electric car? 

Because hybrid and electric cars and trucks are still relatively new, there are a lot of misconceptions in the business concerning carrying them. Before you begin looking into electric car transportation businesses, prepare yourself with the following general information:

• All vehicles, including hybrid and electric, are loaded, shipped, and unloaded the same way. 
• The transport regulations are the same for HEVs and EVs as conventional vehicles; only the battery itself has regulations when being shipped.
• Lithium-ion batteries are heavy and auto shipping rates take vehicle weight into account. Ford is producing an electric F-150 that will weigh about 1,600 pounds more than a gas-powered F-150 truck and will cost more to ship.  
• Any vehicle is an investment and worth contracting an experienced auto transport company to get it safely transported from one place to another. 

You may be looking for online auto-shipping estimates now that you have some basic information. Budget Auto Transporter was the first to provide a real-time vehicle shipping calculator to the industry, and we have the knowledge, historical data, and trend reporting to provide you with an accurate quotation.

Follow these easy procedures to prepare your vehicle for transport:

• Wash the outside of your vehicle and inspect it for any damage. Take photographs for your records.
• Take any valuables or plug-in devices out of your vehicle.
• Deactivate or deactivate your toll pass automatically.
• Keep an additional set of keys on hand to provide to the vehicle transport truck driver.
• Charge your battery completely.

For additional information, contact your car transport customer support representative or read Steps to Prepare Your Car for Shipping.