Electric Vehicle Shipping Services
Specialized, Fully Insured Door-to-Door Transport for Electric Vehicles, Hybrids, and Luxury EV Models Nationwide.
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Advanced Car Hauling Engineered for the EV Era
Transporting an electric vehicle requires a distinct set of operational rules compared to a standard gas-powered car. Due to their heavy, undercarriage-mounted lithium-ion battery packs, electric vehicles feature a much lower center of gravity and a significantly higher curb weight than traditional combustion vehicles. Managing these technical variations demands specialized trailer equipment, specific loading angles, and precise weight distribution planning across the carrier decks.
At Allstates Auto Shipping (AAS), Transporting an electric vehicle requires a distinct set of operational rules compared to a standard gas-powered car. Due to their heavy, undercarriage-mounted lithium-ion battery packs, electric vehicles feature a much lower center of gravity and a significantly higher curb weight than traditional combustion vehicles. Managing these technical variations demands specialized trailer equipment, specific loading angles, and precise weight distribution planning across the carrier decks.
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Specialized Equipment Staging for Modern Electric Vehicle Shipping
Our carrier network handles all major electric vehicle architectures, ensuring your vehicle is positioned safely to match its exact clearance and battery footprint:
Tesla Model S, 3, X, Y & Cybertruck: Low-clearance ramp extensions protect the aerodynamic undercarriages and lower valances of the world’s most popular EV fleet.
Ford F-150 Lightning & Chevy Silverado EV: Heavy-capacity deck positioning balances the massive curb weight and wide wheelbases of full-size electric trucks safely within standard highway weight limits.
Toyota & Honda Hybrid Fleets: Precision tie-down frameworks secure everyday hybrid crossovers and commuter models flat on our decks, preserving structural alignment throughout transit.
Uncompromised Safety and EV Transit Protocols
When shipping a battery-electric vehicle, security is our primary focus. We minimize risk by ensuring that all heavy electric models are loaded onto optimal structural tiers, preventing excessive weight strain on the trailer frames and eliminating vehicle shifting.
Quick Guide: Preparing Your EV for Transport Transit
A little preparation can make a big difference when transporting an electric vehicle. Whether you’re shipping a Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, or another EV, following these simple steps can help make pickup and delivery easier.
- 1. Remove Personal Belongings and Secure Charging Accessories
- Before pickup, remove personal belongings and loose items from your vehicle.
- Charging cables and portable adapters should be secured according to your transporter’s instructions. If you need to leave any accessories inside the vehicle, confirm what’s permitted with your shipping coordinator beforehand.
- Personal belongings are generally not covered by the motor carrier’s vehicle cargo insurance.
- 2. Maintain an Appropriate Battery Charge
- For an operable electric vehicle, a battery charge of approximately 60%–80% is often a practical starting point for transportation preparation.
- This typically provides sufficient energy for loading, unloading, and basic vehicle operation without requiring a fully charged battery.
- Always follow your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations and any specific instructions provided by your assigned carrier.
- 3. Make Sure Your EV Is Ready for Loading
- Before the carrier arrives:
- Confirm the vehicle can start, shift, steer, and move normally.
- Check that the tires are properly inflated.
- Remove or secure loose accessories.
- Have the key, key card, or other required access device available.
- Familiarize yourself with your vehicle’s transport mode, if applicable.
- If your electric vehicle is inoperable, has a depleted battery, or has unusual loading requirements, notify your shipping coordinator before pickup so suitable transportation arrangements can be evaluated.
- Helpful Tip: Take clear photographs of your vehicle’s exterior before pickup and review its condition with the driver during the vehicle inspection.
Common Electric Vehicle Transport Inquiries
Do cold temperatures affect an electric vehicle’s battery during cross-country shipping?
While extreme cold can temporarily reduce an EV’s estimated range display, it does not harm the structural health of your battery while the vehicle is in transit on an open or enclosed carrier deck. Because the vehicle remains completely turned off during its journey, there is virtually zero phantom battery drain across long distances.
Can you ship an electric vehicle that has a completely dead battery?
We can absolutely transport non-running electric vehicles, provided they can still roll, steer, and brake safely. However, because an EV without power cannot be driven up the loading tracks, it requires a transport carrier equipped with a specialized winch system to safely pull the car onto the trailer bed. Please notify our team during booking if your vehicle is completely uncharged so we can deploy the proper equipment platform.
Is an enclosed carrier recommended for premium electric luxury cars?
While our open-air trailers are entirely secure and highly economical, an enclosed carrier is excellent for high-line electric models, premium sport EVs, or vehicles with custom matte finishes. Hard-sided enclosed trailers keep your vehicle completely isolated from highway road gravel, weather elements, and ambient dust throughout the entire route.
Electric Vehicle Shipping Partnership
Our transport network is engineered to handle the exact structural needs of the industry’s leading electric vehicle manufacturers. We deliver direct logistics and uncompromised safety for models built by pioneering brands like Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid Motors, as well as the advanced electric fleets from established giants like Ford and General Motors. Our carrier network maintains 100% routing accuracy for these heavy-battery platforms, providing a fail-safe transport experience that has solidified our dominant market reliability across the country.
