White-Glove EV Shipping, Seattle to San Diego Enclosed Transport

A client in Seattle contacted A1 Auto Transport for white-glove enclosed vehicle transport of two high-end electric vehicles — a Tesla Model S Plaid and a Lucid Air — bound for San Diego, CA. The customer required specialized handling to ensure zero damage, no exposure to weather, and real-time tracking throughout the route.

Challenge

Shipping modern EVs requires more than just enclosed protection. The vehicles were low-clearance, wide-body performance models, and the client requested padded soft-strap tie-downs, battery-preserving precautions, and careful loading via hydraulic lift gate at a private residential pickup location.

Solution

A1 Auto Transport dispatched a climate-controlled, enclosed trailer equipped with hydraulic lift and low-clearance ramps. The rig was loaded curbside by our trained crew, using padded wheel straps to avoid tension on EV battery components. Throughout the 1,250+ mile journey, the customer tracked every move via GPS updates, and both vehicles were delivered on time, fully charged, and spotless.

Key Takeaways

• Distance: 1,255 miles
• Vehicles Shipped: 2 (Tesla Model S Plaid, Lucid Air)
• Transport Type: Enclosed + White-Glove
• Service Level: Residential pickup & delivery
• Transit Time: 4–6 Days
• Result: Delivered early, no exposure, pristine condition