How pricing and payment work

The Incoterms, payment methods and contract terms FOBEV uses, set out openly instead of hidden behind a quote button.

FOB price covers

New car with documented VIN and engine or motor number
PDI, exterior film and interior protection
CCPIT certificate of origin
Invoice, packing list, technical file
Photo and video pre-shipment inspection in Shanghai
Port loading and China export clearance

Not in the FOB price

Sea freight and marine insurance
Destination port fees, customs, duty and tax
Homologation and registration
Inland transport at destination
Local warranty service

Incoterms

FOB Shanghai

Default. You collect at Shanghai port and see every cost line; best if you already have a forwarder.

CIF

We book freight and insurance to your port. Easier for first-time buyers.

DDP

Selected routes only, delivered with duties paid; roughly 5–10% above doing CIF plus customs yourself.

Payment

T/T	30% deposit at signing, 70% on bill of lading copy, company USD account only
L/C at sight	Orders from USD 200,000, first-class bank, usually 21 days from B/L to presentation
Refused	Western Union, crypto, cash on delivery, mismatched payer names, split payments

Contract and validity

English sales contract, normally under Chinese law with CIETAC arbitration; other venues can be discussed on large orders. A template is available, or send your own for redlining.

Quotes hold for 14 days. Volume discounts start at 10 units per model and grow at 50+, where prices can also be locked by hedging.