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The OEM part number is the most reliable way to order the right part for a Chinese EV. Here is what it is, why it matters so much on fast-changing Chinese models, and five places to find it.

EV Crate supplies OEM and aftermarket spare parts for 40 Chinese car brands and 160 electric and hybrid models. Here is every brand and model we cover, with links to each parts catalogue.

Quotation within 48 hours, dispatch in 1–3 business days, then 5–10 business days by express courier to most destinations worldwide. Here is the full timeline, why high-voltage batteries take longer, and how to speed things up.

A practical 2026 guide for importing Chinese EV spare parts to Europe — covering customs, VAT, dangerous-goods rules for HV components, sanctions routing for RU/CIS, and how to avoid the 70% of common pitfalls.

Across BYD, NIO, Geely, MG, XPeng and Haval, the same 10 problems account for 80% of warranty and post-warranty complaints. Here's each one — diagnosis, fix, real cost.

Are Chinese EV batteries really worse? After 5 years of European ownership data, the answer is more nuanced — and in some cases, Chinese EVs decisively beat Tesla and Hyundai on battery longevity.

Tesla isn't the cheapest EV to own anymore. Here's the real 5-year cost-of-ownership comparison between Chinese EVs and Tesla Model 3/Y in Europe — purchase, energy, parts, insurance, resale.

Which Chinese EV brand should you actually buy in Europe? This is a ranked, opinionated guide based on 2026 reliability data, parts availability, and dealer network — not marketing copy.

Chinese VINs don't follow the same conventions as European ones. Here's the complete decoder — position by position, manufacturer by manufacturer — so you can identify any Chinese EV from its 17-character chassis number.

The most common worry among Chinese EV buyers in Europe is parts availability. Here's the actual 2026 picture — brand by brand, part category by part category — based on real supply-chain data.

If you bought a BYD, Geely, NIO, MG, XPeng or any Chinese EV in Europe, here's what nobody tells you about keeping it running — service intervals, parts sourcing, and what the warranty actually covers.

The Geely Coolray (also sold as Geely SX11, Proton X50, or Binyue) is one of the most widely exported Chinese SUVs. Uses Geely's BMA platform with Volvo-derived components, including the demanding 1.5T three-cylinder engine that punishes oil neglect.

Complete BYD Atto 3 service schedule by year and mileage — what BYD officially recommends, what experienced workshops add, and what you can confidently skip.

Complete oil change guide for the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro — capacity, viscosity, filter cross-references, interval, and differences for the PHEV hybrid.

Complete Haval Jolion service schedule, service intervals, part specs and costs by year — for both the 1.5T petrol and HEV hybrid variants.

Complete MG ZS EV brake pad replacement guide — when to replace, OE part numbers, tier-1 aftermarket equivalents, step-by-step procedure, and rear-pad EPB warnings.

The NIO ET5 cabin filter is the most-replaced part on the car — and the most-skipped. Replacing it takes 15 minutes once you know where it is.

Deepal S7 comes in two flavours: pure EV and EREV (range-extended). Service schedules differ — EV is simpler and cheaper.

Short answer: Xiaomi SU7 routine service every 12 months / 20,000 km. Cabin filter and 12V are the only things you'll touch in year 1. Two things matter: 12V at year 3, brake fluid at year 2.

Voyah Free and Li Auto L8 are two top Chinese luxury hybrid SUVs. Same segment, very different platforms and ownership economics.

The Wey Coffee 01 PHEV is GWM's premium-positioned hybrid SUV — platform-mate of the Haval H6 PHEV but with luxury trim. Same Hi4-T powertrain, same service profile.

The Tank 300 PHEV is GWM's serious off-roader — ladder frame, three diff/transfer cases, hybrid 1.5T. Off-road use changes the maintenance calculus.

The NIO ES6 is one of the most software-heavy EVs on the road, and that's exactly why its 12V auxiliary battery — a small AGM unit completely separate from the traction battery — is the single most common cause of 'car won't start' complaints in ES6 ownership forums.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV (also sold as DM-i) is one of Chery's most popular plug-in hybrids — a seven-seat SUV running a 1.5T Atkinson engine paired with a sealed DHT and a 19 kWh battery. Hybrid maintenance profile: less wear than ICE but a few extras unique to PHEV.

The XPeng G6 is one of the most software-defined EVs out of China — an 800V platform crossover with aggressive ADAS. Mechanically sound, but six recurring software and 12V issues come up across owner forums. Most are cheap to fix once you know what to look for.

The BYD Seal is BYD's mid-size electric sedan — built on e-Platform 3.0, sharing the Blade Battery and cell-to-body construction. Mechanically simple but electronically dense, with almost nothing to replace in the powertrain but plenty to track on brakes, cabin air, suspension, and 12V battery.

Short answer: 195/60 R16 or 205/50 R17 depending on trim, cold pressures of 2.4 bar (35 psi) all round for normal load. Always check the door-pillar placard.

The MG4 EV is one of the best-selling Chinese-engineered EVs in Europe and Australia, RWD on SAIC's MSP platform. Real service schedule and costs.

The Lynk & Co 01 PHEV is a Geely CMA-platform crossover that shares most engineering with Volvo XC40, including the 1.5T three-cylinder petrol engine.

The Haval H6 PHEV is GWM's mid-size hybrid SUV on the Lemon Hybrid DHT platform. 1.5T Atkinson engine plus 2-speed DHT and ~34 kWh battery. Maintenance is hybrid of EV simplicity and ICE discipline.

The ORA Funky Cat (Good Cat) is GWM's retro-styled electric hatchback. Single-motor FWD, LFP battery, single cooling loop — simpler than most EVs in its segment.

The Smart #1 (Geely-built, Mercedes-designed) has had a complicated debut in EU. Mechanical platform is sound; infotainment + 12V are the main pain points.

The Zeekr 001 is the cleanest direct alternative to the Tesla Model S outside Lucid territory: similar 100 kWh battery, similar performance, and €30,000-45,000 below a comparably-specced Model S.

The Omoda 5 EV (Chery's globally-marketed compact electric crossover) has had a rocky first 18 months in EU, UK, and Australia. Mechanical platform is sound; software and 12V are the main pain points.

The XPeng P7 (G3 platform sedan, predecessor to the P7+) is XPeng's most-mature EV. Maintenance schedule is straightforward but has a few EV-specific items that ICE-template service sheets miss.

The Geely Galaxy L7 and Haval H6 PHEV are the two most-cross-shopped Chinese mid-size hybrid SUVs in EU/CIS markets. Both 1.5T Atkinson plus DHT, both ~25-35 kWh batteries, similar EU price.

Short answer: Haval Jolion 1.5T petrol takes 4.0 L of 5W-30 full synthetic. Jolion HEV takes 3.6 L of 0W-20. Service every 10,000 km / 12 months.

MG Marvel R brake fluid change is a 90-minute DIY if you have a pressure bleeder. Done right, saves €120-180 vs workshop. The bleed sequence and ABS module step matter.

The BYD Han EV is BYD's flagship sedan, sold globally since 2020. Five years of field data shows seven recurring issues — mostly cheap to fix.

The Li Auto L7 is an EREV (Extended-Range EV) — it drives like an EV but has a small petrol generator on board. Maintenance is hybrid of EV and ICE.

Polestar 2 wipers: 650 mm driver, 475 mm passenger, 305 mm rear. Bayonet attachment. Service position via screen menu. 10-min DIY.

Avatr 11 and NIO ES7 are the two most cross-shopped Chinese premium electric SUVs. Same segment, very different ownership economics.

The Jaecoo 7 PHEV (Chery's premium SUV brand) shares the DM-i platform with the Tiggo 7 Pro PHEV. Same powertrain, slightly different service positioning.

The GAC Aion Y Plus is GAC's compact electric crossover, popular in tropical and Latin American markets. Single-cooling-loop architecture, simple service profile.

BYD Seagull tyre rotation: cross pattern for the FWD electric. Pressures: 2.4 bar all round normal load, 2.6/2.7 bar full load. 105 Nm wheel torque.