The demand for electric vehicles has increased in Ukraine: which cars are chosen most often?

The demand for electric vehicles has increased in Ukraine: which cars are chosen most often? shutterstock

Illia Fedun

The most popular car brands have been named

In July, Ukrainians purchased more than 7,000 electric vehicles. This figure increased by 47% compared to July 2024.

This was reported by the Ukrainian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association (UkrAutoprom) on social media. 

The majority of purchases were passenger electric vehicles, almost 6,900 units, of which about 1,600 were new. Electric vehicles are also being bought for commercial use, with over 150 vehicles acquired for business needs last month, including 20 new ones. 

The list of the most popular new electric vehicles:

1) BYD Song Plus EV;

2) Honda eNS1;

3) Volkswagen ID.UNYX;

4) ZEEKR 7X;

5) Audi Q4 e-tron;

The selection of the most popular used electric vehicles: 

1) Tesla Model Y; 

2) Tesla Model 3; 

3) Nissan Leaf; 

4) Kia Niro EV;

5) Hyundai Kona Electric;


Previously, EcoPolitics reported that the European Parliament wants to expand producers’ responsibility regarding the disposal and recycling of vehicles. 

Related
10 best electric cars for the first part of 2025
10 best electric cars for the first part of 2025

Electric vehicles of the Korean automotive industry became the leaders of the top

Every second car purchased by Ukrainians in August was electric
Every second car purchased by Ukrainians in August was electric

"Fresh" imports – mainly from China and the United States – account for the largest share of electric car purchases, – the Ministry of Finance

Which regions of Ukraine are leading in sales of electric vehicles
Which regions of Ukraine are leading in sales of electric vehicles

Ukrainians most often buy electric vehicles made in China