Container Loading for Electric Scooters

Electric scooters ship CBU as boxed cartons, and how many fit in a container depends on each model's carton dimensions — there is no single fixed number across all models. STARGO's MOQ is 10 units and mixed-model FCL is welcomed, so a container can combine several models to reach a full load. Capacity is estimated by dividing usable container volume by a model's carton volume, then adjusting down for realistic stacking and access space.

Reviewed by Ainne Zhang (Operations Director) · Last verified 2026-07-26

Key facts

• MOQ is 10 units; mixed-model containers are welcomed — no need to order 1 model per container
• Capacity depends on each model's carton dimensions — there is no single fixed "units per container" figure
• Method: container usable volume ÷ carton volume, then adjust down for stacking limits and loading access
• Worked example below uses NOVA's real carton dimensions (168 × 48 × 88 cm) — illustrative, not a shipping quote
• STARGO confirms exact loading count per order based on the specific models, configurations and container type selected

1. Electric Scooters Ship as Boxed CBU Cartons

For CBU (completely built up) export, each electric scooter or motorcycle is partially disassembled at minor points (mirrors, handlebar folded, wheel position) and packed into a single carton sized to its own frame and wheelbase. Carton dimensions therefore vary by model — a compact commuter scooter and a longer retro-style scooter do not share the same carton size, so a "units per container" number that applies to every model does not exist.

2. The Calculation Method

Step 1: Take the carton's length × width × height to get the carton volume. Step 2: Divide the container's usable internal volume by the carton volume to get a theoretical maximum. Step 3: Adjust that theoretical number down — real containers lose usable space to door swing, dunnage, uneven carton shapes and safe stacking limits, so actual loaded quantity is lower than the theoretical volume-only figure. STARGO confirms the actual loadable count for a specific order based on the model, carton size and container type.

3. Worked Example — NOVA Carton

NOVA's packing carton measures 168 × 48 × 88 cm (length × width × height), giving a carton volume of approximately 0.71 m³ (1.68 m × 0.48 m × 0.88 m). This figure is from STARGO's published product data for the NOVA model and is used here only to illustrate the calculation method — actual container fit depends on the container type, stacking pattern and whether the shipment is mixed with other models.

Applying the method: a theoretical volume-only estimate divides the container's usable internal volume by the carton volume, then a real loading plan reduces that figure to account for stacking limits and floor/door access. The exact number of NOVA units (or any mixed combination of models) that fits a specific container is confirmed by STARGO's logistics team against the actual container type and order composition — confirm with the export team for your order.

4. Mixed-Model FCL and MOQ

STARGO's minimum order quantity is 10 units, and mixed-model full-container-load (FCL) orders are welcomed. This means a dealer entering a new market does not need to commit an entire container to a single model — several models can be combined in one container to reach a full load while still allowing the dealer to test multiple products in market. The exact mix and count for a given container is worked out with the export team based on the models selected and their individual carton dimensions.

5. Factors That Change the Final Count

• Carton dimensions of the specific model(s) ordered — larger models load fewer units per container
• Whether the container is a standard or high-cube type
• Battery configuration — some batteries ship separately from the vehicle carton for compliance reasons
• Mixed-model orders vs. single-model orders — mixing changes the stacking plan
• CBU vs. SKD vs. CKD — semi- or fully-knocked-down shipments pack differently from assembled-carton CBU

Frequently asked questions

How many scooters fit in a 40ft container?

There is no single number that applies to every model — capacity depends on each model's carton dimensions. STARGO calculates the loadable quantity for your specific model or model mix once you share your order composition with the export team.

Can I mix different models in the same container?

Yes. STARGO's MOQ is 10 units and mixed-model FCL is welcomed, so a container does not need to be a single model.

Does STARGO provide the exact loading plan before I order?

The export team confirms the loadable quantity and container recommendation once the specific models, configurations and quantities are shared. This is done per order rather than from a generic table, since carton dimensions vary by model.

Do lithium battery models load the same way as lead-acid models?

Carton size for the vehicle itself follows the same model-specific dimensions regardless of battery chemistry, but lithium battery shipments are subject to additional transport documentation (UN38.3, MSDS). Confirm with the export team how your specific battery configuration affects packing and documentation.

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