BYD Ship and Delivery Tracker
Did your dealership say your car is coming on a ship? Track BYD car carriers live across the ocean and calculate when you will get your keys
Estimated Delivery Status for Your BYD
Introduce los datos que te ha indicado tu comercialLive Satellite Tracker for BYD Ships
BYD operates its own fleet of green mega car carriers. Select a vessel to see its real-time satellite position on the map.
BYD Explorer No. 1
2024CIMC Raffles (Yantai) • 199,9 m × 38,0 m
Dealership Phrasebook: What they actually mean
Learn how to interpret typical dealership updates and find out how long is really left until handover.«The car is already on the boat»
The vehicle is aboard a Ro-Ro carrier navigating the Indian or Atlantic Ocean around Africa. Remaining time: approx. 25 to 35 calendar days.
«It has arrived at port / It is in customs»
The ship docked in Santander or Barcelona. Cars are being discharged, inspected, and cleared through customs. Remaining time: approx. 10 to 14 business days.
«It is at the central logistics compound»
The car is on Spanish soil. Transport mode is removed, battery checked, and truck dispatch scheduled. Remaining time: approx. 6 to 9 business days.
«It is on a truck heading to the dealership»
The car carrier truck is on the road traveling to your local dealership. Remaining time: approx. 2 to 4 business days.
«Arrived at dealership / Processing plates»
The car is in your city. Dealership performs detailing, pre-delivery inspection (PDI), and DGT registration. Remaining time: 3 to 5 business days for handover.
What should you prepare while waiting for the ship?
Make the most of the voyage days so everything is ready when your car arrives.1. Install your home wallbox charger
Contact a certified installer to have your home or garage charging station ready before delivery day.
2. Ask for the VIN (Chassis number)
As soon as the ship docks, ask your salesperson for the 17-digit VIN to arrange your insurance.
3. Arrange your car insurance
Compare insurance quotes with the VIN so your policy is active on collection day.
4. EV grant & tax rebate documentation
Prepare your residency certificates and invoice copies for Plan MOVES grants and income tax deductions.
5. Download the official BYD App
Install the BYD App so the sales advisor can pair your vehicle as primary driver during delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions for Buyers
Official dealerships have an internal portal where each assigned VIN order is paired with a vessel name or port arrival ETA. You can ask your sales representative to check which ship matches that date.
Car carriers sail at an economical speed of ~15 knots (28 km/h). Due to Red Sea restrictions, they navigate around Africa via the Cape of Good Hope, covering over 22,000 km to Spain.
The primary import ports for BYD in Spain are Port of Santander (serving central and northern areas) and Port of Barcelona (serving Catalonia, Aragon, and the Mediterranean coast).
Unloading and customs take 3-5 days. The car moves to a logistics compound for inspection and is then loaded onto a car carrier truck to your local dealer (another 3-7 days).