Key Takeaways
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5 792 battery-electric vehicles (BEV) registered in April 2025
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Passenger EVs account for 5 623 units; commercial EVs 169 units
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New-car market leader: BYD Song Plus (179 units)
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Used-car market leader: Tesla Model Y (552 units)
Market Overview
Ukraine’s appetite for zero-emission transport keeps accelerating. According to fresh Ukravtoprom data, April 2025 registrations of battery-electric vehicles jumped 37 % year-on-year. The surge was driven by growing consumer confidence, a wider model line-up and improved charging infrastructure.
Breakdown by Segment
| Segment | Total Units | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger EVs | 5 623 | +37 % |
| – New | 922 | +30 % |
| – Used | 4 701 | +37 % |
| Commercial EVs | 169 | +114 % |
| – New | 9 | +125 % |
| – Used | 160 | +104 % |
Top Five New Electric Cars
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BYD Song Plus – 179 units
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Volkswagen ID.Unyx – 153 units
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Audi Q4 e-tron – 75 units
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Zeekr 001 – 63 units
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Zeekr 7X – 43 units
BYD continued its charge into the Ukrainian market, leveraging competitive pricing and extended range to outpace European and US brands.
Top Five Used Electric Cars
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Tesla Model Y – 552 units
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Nissan Leaf – 544 units
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Tesla Model 3 – 478 units
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Kia Niro – 350 units
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Hyundai Kona – 296 units
Tesla remains the resale king, with its Model Y and Model 3 commanding strong demand thanks to software support and wide service coverage.
What’s Driving Growth?
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Tax incentives and zero import duty on electric cars
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Expansion of fast-charging corridors along key highways
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Corporate fleet electrification pushing up commercial-EV numbers
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Greater supply of affordable Chinese EVs widening consumer choice
Outlook for 2025
Analysts expect monthly BEV registrations to stay above 5 000 units, with total annual sales on track to exceed 60 000 electric cars for the first time. Continued investment in charging infrastructure and potential leasing incentives could push market growth even further.
