// KNOWLEDGE BASE

Import guides

The paperwork, logistics and economics of importing electric two- and three-wheelers — written by the EVMOTO export team from real container files, not theory.

// Import & Certification

How to Import Electric Motorcycles from China: The Complete 2026 Guide

Supplier vetting, certification paperwork, battery transport rules, duties and container math — the full playbook for importing electric two-wheelers profitably.

18 MIN READREAD

// Import & Certification

EEC Certification for Electric Scooters & Motorcycles, Explained

L1e vs L3e, COC paperwork, CE vs EEC, and how to verify a certificate is real — everything EU importers need before ordering.

7 MIN READREAD

// Import & Certification

Shipping Lithium Batteries by Sea: UN 38.3 Rules for EV Importers

Carriers refuse bookings without the right battery paperwork. Here is the exact document set: UN 38.3 test summary, MSDS, DG declaration and labeling.

6 MIN READREAD

// Wholesale & OEM

How Many Electric Scooters Fit in a Container? MOQ & Loading Math

40–70 units in a 20ft, 90–140 in a 40ft — but packing method changes everything. CBU vs SKD, mixed containers and per-unit freight math.

6 MIN READREAD

// Wholesale & OEM

OEM vs ODM for Electric Scooters: Building Your Own Brand

Decals, colorways, badges and packaging at container MOQ; tooling and engineering changes beyond that. What private-label really costs and where the risks sit.

7 MIN READREAD

// Fleet & Delivery

Electric vs Gas Motorcycles for Delivery Fleets: The Real Numbers

Energy at one-fifth the cost per km, 80% less maintenance downtime, payback inside 18 months for busy fleets — and the spec list that survives delivery duty.

8 MIN READREAD

// Tech Specs

Lithium vs Lead-Acid Batteries in Electric Scooters: Which to Order

Lead-acid is cheaper at the factory gate; lithium wins on weight, cycles and freight paperwork simplicity going the other way. How to choose per market.

6 MIN READREAD

// Tech Specs

How Fast Is a 3000W or 5000W Electric Motorcycle? Motor Power vs Top Speed Explained

Wattage is peak output, not top speed. Here is what each power class actually delivers — with a model-by-model reference table from the EVMOTO catalog.

7 MIN READREAD

// Trikes & Niche

Electric Tuk-Tuk & Passenger Trike Buyer Guide: Resort, Campus and Last-Mile Transport

Not all electric tuk-tuks are equal. Here is how the three passenger-trike formats in the EVMOTO catalog compare across resort, campus, elderly mobility and cargo use cases.

7 MIN READREAD

// Supplier Sourcing

How to Verify a Chinese Electric Vehicle Factory: 5 Documents to Request

Five documents, five verification steps. Before you wire a deposit, here is the exact due-diligence checklist we run on every factory in the EVMOTO supply chain.

6 MIN READREAD

// Import & Certification

EU Import Duties on Electric Motorcycles, Scooters and Trikes from China (2026)

The 6% conventional duty, the e-bike anti-dumping trap, VAT by member state, and a worked example showing exactly what a 100-unit D70 container costs landed in Rotterdam.

8 MIN READREAD

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