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Shipping e-bikes (with lithium-ion batteries) internationally
Whether you want to ship a single e-bike or an entire pallet abroad – as an individual shipper or a company – worldwideversand makes shipping e-bikes as easy as a bike ride on a sunny day.
Our shipping platform makes it easy to compare the best shipping rates from leading providers and book them instantly. We take care of everything for you – from picking up the e-bikes to communicating with shipping providers, recipients (customers), and customs. The entire shipping and customs process is in our expert hands, ensuring your e-bike arrives safely and on time. We also offer the option to pay import duties in the receiving country directly with us during order creation. This helps you avoid unexpected costs and guarantees fast, delay-free shipping. Trust us. worldwideWe make shipping your e-bikes a worry-free experience. Your satisfaction is our motivation – and we ensure that your e-bike arrives safely and in perfect condition.
Special considerations when shipping e-bikes with lithium-ion batteries
Shipping e-bikes often presents unique challenges, as they are considered bulky goods and sometimes even hazardous materials. Lithium-ion batteries, in particular, pose a special challenge for international shipping.
E-bike batteries require special handling and packaging to ensure they comply with international regulations for dangerous goods. worldwideOur shipping service has certifications and practical expertise in the safe and compliant shipping of e-bikes and e-bike batteries. Our team is familiar with the specific requirements and regulations and ensures that all necessary safety precautions are taken.
Our expertise includes professional packaging, labeling, and documentation to ensure your e-bike batteries are transported safely and without problems. worldwideYou can trust that we will handle all aspects of shipping carefully and professionally, ensuring that your e-bikes and their batteries arrive safely and on time at the recipient's location.
Shipping e-bikes with and without cardboard boxes
We will collect your packaged bicycle and ship it. We will take care of the appropriate marking, labeling, and declaration to the shipping service providers.
If you don't have a cardboard box on hand, this will help you worldwideWe handle the entire packaging of your e-bikes to ensure they arrive safely and undamaged.
Proper packaging is essential for safe shipping, especially for e-bikes. Our packaging experts use specially designed boxes and packing materials that are perfectly tailored to the size and weight of e-bikes. Each e-bike is carefully wrapped in foam and bubble wrap to protect it from shocks and vibrations. The batteries are additionally packed in special safety containers to comply with international regulations for dangerous goods. Our professional packaging minimizes the risk of transport damage and ensures that your e-bike arrives safely and undamaged at its destination. worldwideWhen you ship, you can rely on a comprehensive service that covers all aspects of shipping – from pickup and packaging to safe delivery.
Shipping e-bikes: Facts at a glance
Shipping e-bikes always involves some effort, which we are happy to take off your hands. Here you will find all the important information you need to ship your order smoothly and safely. Learn more about required documents, customs regulations, and other important aspects of international shipping.
We will take care of the necessary documents for shipping e-bikes for you.
Depending on the country your e-bike is being shipped to, certain documents are typically required for customs and import procedures. These include:
- Waybill (e.g. AWB or BL)
- Customs declaration in English
- Commercial invoice or
- Proforma invoice
- Export accompanying document ABD or MRN (Movement Reference Number) if the value of the goods exceeds €1.000:
When shipping e-bikes, especially due to the batteries they contain, additional special documents may be required, such as:
- Dangerous goods documents
- MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
Your big advantage with usWe create these documents for you when you book and/or check them for completeness. Documents are now also processed digitally and are no longer physically required – we take care of that for you too! This means a simplified and faster shipping process for you, paperless work = 20% faster! Furthermore, all documents generated by us are stored in our portal alongside your personal documents in compliance with legal requirements.
Shipment tracking/tracking & document management
Our preview of worldwideYou can easily track your shipment at any time via the portal. All important documents are also securely stored in our portal and available for download at any time. This way, you always have an overview of the shipping status of your e-bike shipment and have all the necessary documents readily available – simple and straightforward!
Transport insurance for the e-bike
When shipping with our worldwide shipping service, your e-bikes are insured up to a value of €500 as standard. Should you require higher insurance coverage, we offer the option to adjust the insurance protection accordingly. This way, you can be sure that your valuable e-bike is optimally protected, no matter where it travels.
How long does it take to ship e-bikes?
Not every carrier ships e-bikes. And e-bikes cannot be shipped to all countries. The delivery time for your e-bike varies depending on the chosen shipping provider and rate.
With DHL Express, for example, you can expect a delivery time of 3-5 days, while FedEx Economy will get your e-bike to its destination in 7-14 days. FedEx and DHL Express offer similar options with varying transit times. For precise details and to find the best option for you, please use our shipping cost calculator, which shows you all available rates and their delivery times at a glance.
Shipping costs for e-bikes
Shipping costs for e-bikes are higher than for conventional packages due to their size and weight, but especially because the battery classifies them as hazardous goods. These special requirements lead to increased transport and handling costs, which vary depending on the shipping provider and chosen tariff. For example, DHL Express and FedEx offer Economy and Express services that differ in price and delivery time. For example, an e-bike can be shipped after Great Britain €500,00 but into the USA The cost is €800,00. For specific shipping costs and to find the best option for shipping your e-bike, please use our shipping cost calculator. This will help you quickly and easily compare different rates and services.
Commercial shipping of e-bikes for retailers & companies: Platform or plugins?
If you, as a company, want to ship e-bikes, you create the shipping order on our cloud-based shipping platform, just like private shippers, and select a shipping provider. You then transmit the shipping data to us, and we provide you with the shipping and customs documents, including mandatory labels, for download in our portal or your online shop. Alternatively, you can use our online shop plugins to display our shipping methods (including import duties) directly in your checkout or allow the end customer to pay directly. The plugins pull all the data into our internal platform, which presents all the information in a clear dashboard, including shipment status and document management.
After that, you don't have to do anything else: We collect the packages from you and take care of the entire process until the package arrives at the end customer's address. Meanwhile, we handle all customer communication for you: If damage occurs during transport, there are questions regarding customs or tracking, or returns are needed, it's all part of our job. We also take care of customs clearance, including all communication, as part of our all-inclusive package: We prepare your customs documents, including the export declaration, determine the import duties, and guarantee you the total costs, including landed costs, upfront, so there are no unpleasant surprises later on. All relevant documents, such as customs and VAT documents or proof of arrival, are securely and legally stored in our dashboard.
Accelerate the processFor businesses, we offer a scalable digital fulfillment solution that you can integrate into your online store, enabling even faster and smoother shipping. With our plugin, shipping is processed directly from within your store! You can also automatically apply for export declarations (MRN, ABD) if your shipment exceeds €1.000 in value.
Shipping of e-bikes for private individuals
The worldwideYou can also ship e-bikes as a private individual. In this case, you don't necessarily need a commercial invoice for customs; a pro forma invoice stating the approximate value of the goods is sufficient. We would be happy to prepare this document for you. Naturally, we also handle customs clearance for our private customers. worldwideThe shipping company prepares the necessary documents, such as the pro forma invoice, collects the package from you, and handles all customs communication, so you don't have to worry about anything after booking. Naturally, your shipment is insured during transport, so you can wait for delivery with peace of mind. Should any questions arise during this time, our team is available to assist you. telephone support Available to you at any time, of course.
Shipping e-bikes with DHL Express
We are happy to ship e-bikes with DHL Express. However, there are a few special considerations. Due to the lithium-ion batteries they contain, e-bikes are classified as hazardous goods, which requires specific packaging and labeling regulations. DHL offers various shipping rates for e-bikes:
| Shipping rates | Shipping time |
| DHL Express Economy (cheaper option) | 7 days |
| DHL Express (faster shipping) | 3 days |
Special Notes
- Dangerous goods packagingE-bikes must be packaged and labelled as dangerous goods due to their batteries.
- Declaration or documentationAll necessary shipping and customs documents must be correctly completed and attached.
worldwideThe shipping company takes care of these packaging and declaration obligations.
To find the best rates and options for shipping your e-bike with DHL, please use our shipping cost calculator. This will help you quickly and easily compare all available rates and choose the one that suits you best.
Shipping e-bikes with FedEx Economy & Express
Shipping e-bikes with FedEx is possible, but special requirements must be observed due to the lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are classified as hazardous materials and require specific packaging and labeling regulations.
FedEx offers different shipping rates for shipping e-bikes:
| Shipping rate | Shipping time |
| FedEx International Economy (more cost-effective option) | 7 days |
| FedEx International Priority (faster shipping) | 3 days |
Special Notes
- Dangerous goods packagingE-bikes must be packaged and labelled as dangerous goods due to their batteries.
- Declaration or documentationAll necessary shipping and customs documents must be correctly completed and attached.
worldwideThe shipping company takes care of these packaging and declaration obligations.
To find the best rates and options for shipping your e-bike with FedEx, please use our shipping cost calculator. This will help you quickly and easily compare all available rates and choose the one that suits you best.
Shipping e-bikes with DB Schenker
Shipping e-bikes with DB Schenker is possible, however, special requirements must be met due to the lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are classified as hazardous goods and require specific packaging and labeling regulations.
DB Schenker offers various shipping rates for shipping e-bikes:
| Shipping rates | Shipping time |
| DB Schenker Land Transport (more cost-effective option) | 5-10 days (within Europe) |
| DB Schenker Air Freight (faster shipping) | 3-7 days (worldwide) |
Special Notes
- Dangerous goods packagingE-bikes must be packaged and labelled as dangerous goods due to their batteries.
- Declaration or documentationAll necessary shipping and customs documents must be correctly completed and attached.
worldwideThe shipping company takes care of these packaging and declaration obligations.
To find the best rates and options for shipping your e-bike with DB Schenker, please use our shipping cost calculator. This will help you quickly and easily compare all available rates and select the one that suits you best.
Ship e-bikes worldwide – safely and without unpleasant surprises.
Are you ready to take your e-bike on its way worry-free and safely? Trust worldwideSend your items and experience a shipping service that exceeds your expectations! Use our shipping cost calculator to find the best rates, calculate and/or pay your customs duties in advance… and get started right away.
For questions or special requests, please contact our telephone customer service available at any time.
Contact us here and let our friendly and competent team assist you!
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Will weltweitversagen pick up the e-bike from my home?
Will weltweitversagen pick up the e-bike from my home?
If you have packed your bicycle in a suitable box, we will gladly collect it from you. You simply need to attach the labels and markings we have provided.
If you do not have packaging, here Feel free to contact us. We can send them to you, or bring your unpackaged bicycle to our warehouse in Weimar to pack it for shipping.
Do I need special packaging?
Do I need special packaging?
The packaging must protect the bicycle from damage – therefore, a special shipping box for bicycles must be used.
If you have packed your bicycle in a suitable box, we will gladly collect it from you. You simply need to attach the labels and markings we have provided.
If you don't have packaging, simply contact us. We can send you some, or collect your unpackaged bicycle from our warehouse in Weimar to pack it for shipping.
To which countries can I ship e-bikes?
To which countries can I ship e-bikes?
Since our shipping partners do not ship hazardous materials like lithium to all countries, e-bikes can only be shipped to certain countries. Use our shipping cost calculator to see which countries we can currently ship e-bikes to..
Can I send just the lithium battery?
Can I send just the lithium battery?
Yes, you can also send just the lithium battery.
Do I need to fill out customs documents for shipping my e-bike?
Do I need to fill out customs documents for shipping my e-bike?
We will complete the customs documents for you. During checkout, we will ask you questions, the answers to which we will use to generate the necessary customs documents. These will then be available for you to download.
Does the packaging require a special declaration or labeling?
Does the packaging require a special declaration or labeling?
Yes, e-bikes are shipped with lithium batteries, which must be classified as dangerous goods. A so-called Shipper's Declaration must be included with the shipping documents. This is issued by worldwideWe'll send you the completed form. We'll take care of it!
