EVs ship differently for three reasons.
First, weight. A battery pack adds hundreds of pounds. That changes how many units fit on a load and affects pricing on a per-vehicle basis. If your quote does not account for it up front, you may find out at pickup — or worse, the carrier reshuffles the load and your unit gets bumped.
Second, charge level. An EV should travel with a moderate state of charge — roughly half — not bone-dry and not full. A depleted battery can leave the vehicle unable to move under its own power, which turns a standard load into a non-running pickup that needs a winch. A reputable carrier asks about charge before the truck is dispatched.
Third, handling. EVs have specific tie-down points and lift areas; the wrong jacking point can damage a battery enclosure. Crews that move EVs regularly know this. Crews that don't, learn on your car.
For high-value EVs — performance models, low-mileage luxury trims — enclosed transport is often worth the difference, both for protection and for the cleaner condition report at delivery.
This is where vetting matters. Before you scale EV moves across more lanes, confirm the carrier has genuine EV experience, the right equipment, and insurance that covers the value you are shipping. At SendMyRide, every carrier is verified for active FMCSA authority and insurance minimums before a single load, your per-vehicle price is fixed at booking so the weight question is already answered, and you get a documented condition report at pickup and delivery. One account manager coordinates it — not a rotating queue learning your inventory from scratch.
EVs are only going to make up more of what crosses your lot. Building an EV-ready transport process now keeps the next hundred units from becoming the next hundred headaches.