I e had electric cars moved and I did none of that Sent from my iPhone
> On Jun 29, 2019, at 6:38 PM, brucedp5 via EV <[email protected]> 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 can to be green, companies tend to > care less about the environment. Furthermore, it is usually very difficult > and expensive for car shipping companies to be green. This is why you might > hire a driver to move it for you. > > Hiring a driver > > Another way you can move an electric car is to have someone drive it for > you. Since there are so many EV chargers around, it has never been easier or > safer to drive an electric car. But, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't > look for responsible drivers who know how to handle an electric car. Also, > make sure that you clearly outline the cost of transport. Some companies > won't mention the fact that, among other things, you will need to pay for > the drivers lodging and a plane ticket back. Have a long talk with the > driver's company before you sign any deals > [© smart-energy.com] > > > + (Koch $M Want2 Kill the EV) > https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/2019-4-july-august/feature/who-wants-kill-electric-car-time-koch-brothers > Who Wants to Kill the Electric Car This Time? > Jun 28 2019 ... 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