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Electric car (EV) transport: why driveaway fits EVs

Last updated: June 2026

Driveaway is a natural fit for electric cars. A professional driver drives your operable EV to its destination and charges it along the way, with no loading onto a trailer and no worry about battery weight. The car simply drives and charges, exactly as you would, while you skip the long trip and watch it on live GPS.

Trailer carriers treat an EV as awkward, heavy cargo. Driveaway treats it as what it is: a car that drives. That makes the electric car one of the best fits for the driveaway model.

Why an EV is well suited to driveaway

• No loading or weight concerns. EV battery packs are heavy, which complicates trailer loading and capacity. Driving the car sidesteps that entirely.
• Charging is just part of the drive. The driver stops at public fast chargers along the route, the same stops you would make on a road trip.
• No terminal, no trailer wait. One driver takes it door to door, drive-ready, often faster than a brokered trailer haul.
• Live GPS and photo inspection. You follow the route in real time and have a clear condition record at pickup and delivery.

How charging is handled

The driver plans charging stops along the route using public fast-charging networks. On long cross-country routes, charging can add a little to the overall transit time compared with a gas car, and that is reflected in the estimated timeline that comes with your quote. Your EV should arrive with a reasonable charge, and you can tell us any charging preferences when you book.

What it costs

EV transport is priced the same as any SelectDrive driveaway: a flat $0.75 per mile with a $500 minimum, itemized and fixed at booking. There is no special electric-vehicle surcharge. Estimate your route on the cost calculator or read the full cost guide.

The honest part

Driveaway adds the route distance to your odometer, the same as if you drove it. For an EV those are ordinary miles and a tiny fraction of the battery and drivetrain's life, but if your goal is specifically to add zero miles, for example for a collectible or a lease about to hit its mileage cap, a trailer carrier is the better tool and we will tell you so. The EV also needs to be operable and able to charge normally; we do not move inoperable vehicles. For how this compares overall, see driveaway vs auto transport.

Frequently asked questions

Can you transport an electric car?

Yes. Driveaway is a natural fit for EVs: a professional driver drives your operable electric car to its destination and charges it along the way at public fast chargers. There is no loading onto a trailer and no concern about battery weight, the car simply drives and charges, exactly as you would.

Does driving my EV add a lot of wear?

It adds the route miles to the odometer, the same as any driveaway. For an EV those are ordinary driving miles, a small fraction of the battery and drivetrain's life, and the trade is that you skip the long drive yourself. If you specifically want zero miles added, a trailer carrier is the better tool.

How does charging work during transport?

The driver plans charging stops along the route using public fast-charging networks, the same stops you would make. On long routes, charging can add a little to the transit time, which is reflected in the estimated timeline you get with your quote. Live GPS lets you follow along.

What does it cost to transport an EV?

The same flat $0.75 per mile with a $500 minimum as any SelectDrive driveaway, itemized and fixed at booking. Use the cost calculator for your route.