Documentation
Everything you need to know about EVHub Top. From getting started to advanced configuration.
Middle East & Oceania
UAE & Saudi Import
Importing a Chinese EV into the UAE and Saudi Arabia: low standard duties, no countervailing duty, and 5% VAT/GST — why the Middle East is the cheapest major export destination.
Australia Import
Importing a Chinese EV into Australia: zero import duty, 10% GST, no countervailing duty, and the RAV/ADR compliance requirements that make Australia a uniquely attractive market.
Certification & Compliance
EU Homologation
How EU type approval works for imported Chinese EVs — WVTA, Small Series, and national single-vehicle approval routes, with realistic costs and timelines.
Compliance Requirements
A consolidated view of vehicle conformity and certification requirements across the EU, UK, Gulf, and Australia, so importers can see at a glance what each market demands.
Landed Cost
Landed Cost Methodology
The exact formula, data sources, and assumptions behind every landed-cost number on EV Hub — transparent, documented, and reproducible.
Cost Breakdown Example
A fully worked landed-cost example on a BYD Seal across Germany, the UK, the UAE, and Australia, showing exactly where the money goes in each market.
Reference
Glossary
The essential vocabulary of Chinese EV importing — CIF, FOB, RoRo, countervailing duty, homologation, and every other term you'll encounter.
FAQ
Answers to the most common questions about importing Chinese EVs — costs, duties, certification, timelines, and how to use EV Hub.
European Markets
EU Import Guide
The complete tariff and certification stack for importing a Chinese EV into the European Union, including standard duty, countervailing duties by producer, VAT, and homologation.
Germany Import
The specific tariffs, VAT, registration, and homologation requirements for importing a Chinese EV into Germany, with a worked cost example.
UK Import
How post-Brexit rules change importing a Chinese EV into the United Kingdom, including UK duty, VAT, IVA approval, and the absence of EU countervailing duty.
Getting Started
Introduction
What EV Hub is, how the landed-cost methodology works, and how to use the vehicle database to compare Chinese EV import prices across markets.
Import Overview
The end-to-end process of importing a Chinese EV into an export market, from supplier due diligence to registration, with realistic timelines and common failure points.