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Electric cars saved the world 2.3 million barrels of oil per day in 2025
Electric cars saved the world 2.3 million barrels of oil per day in 2025

Last year, sales of electric vehicles rose by 20%

Ukraine's domestic market for used electric cars has seen record growth
Ukraine's domestic market for used electric cars has seen record growth

Ukrainians are importing new "Chinese" cars from abroad, while Tesla and Nissan lead the domestic resale market

In Europe, sales of electric cars have increased by 1.5 times amid rising fuel prices
In Europe, sales of electric cars have increased by 1.5 times amid rising fuel prices

Experts say that in just one quarter, the shift to electric vehicles has reduced oil demand by 2 million barrels per year

Ukraine plans to launch large-scale production of electric forklifts
Ukraine plans to launch large-scale production of electric forklifts

This segment remains virtually undeveloped in the domestic market

1.1 million electric cars were sold worldwide in a single month. This trend was significantly influenced by government policy
1.1 million electric cars were sold worldwide in a single month. This trend was significantly influenced by government policy

In the U.S., battery manufacturers are already laying off workers, while China has exported half a million cars in just two months

The sharp January slump in the electric car market continued in February
The sharp January slump in the electric car market continued in February

Imports of new cars fell the most – by almost 85%

Heat can weaken electric car batteries by more than 40%
Heat can weaken electric car batteries by more than 40%

High temperatures accelerate chemical reactions, causing undesirable effects

The global battery market grew by 20%. Electric cars accounted for 70% of all batteries worldwide
The global battery market grew by 20%. Electric cars accounted for 70% of all batteries worldwide

Almost all production is concentrated in Asia, making logistics disruptions a key risk factor

VAT refund price: electric vehicle imports fell 14 times
VAT refund price: electric vehicle imports fell 14 times

Experts suggest that the market will stabilize around the middle of the year

Charge your electric car in minutes: the US is expanding its network of ultra-fast EV charging stations
Charge your electric car in minutes: the US is expanding its network of ultra-fast EV charging stations

This refutes another argument made by opponents of electric vehicles – that they take too long to charge

Why has the cost of charging electric vehicles increased in Ukraine?
Why has the cost of charging electric vehicles increased in Ukraine?

The "culprit" is the maximum prices and tariffs for electricity distribution

Imports of new electric cars to Ukraine have increased 2.5 times since 2024
Imports of new electric cars to Ukraine have increased 2.5 times since 2024

Experts attribute this to the approaching date for the return of mandatory VAT payments during customs clearance