A Historic Shift Toward Electric Mobility
For the first time ever, electric cars have overtaken gasoline vehicles in new-car sales in Ukraine, signaling a decisive turning point in the country’s automotive market.
According to industry statistics, fully electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for 33% of new car registrations in September 2025, more than double last year’s level of 15.3%.
This surge marks a new phase in Ukraine’s transportation electrification and aligns with global trends toward sustainable mobility.
Market Breakdown by Fuel Type
The latest data show clear shifts in consumer preferences across all fuel categories:
| Type of Vehicle | Market Share, Sept 2025 | Market Share, Sept 2024 | Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (EV) | 33.0 % | 15.3 % | ▲ +17.7 pp |
| Gasoline | 31.2 % | 36.8 % | ▼ –5.6 pp |
| Hybrid | 20.3 % | 21.5 % | ▼ –1.2 pp |
| Diesel | 15.3 % | 26.0 % | ▼ –10.7 pp |
| LPG (autogas) | < 1 % | < 1 % | — |
The data reveal that electric cars have “completely overtaken” gasoline models in the national preference ranking for the first time. Hybrids and diesel vehicles also lost market share amid the surge in EV adoption.
Key Models Leading the Market
Among new-car sales in September:
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Volkswagen ID.Unyx became the overall leader with 432 units sold — consolidating its status as Ukraine’s top electric model.
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Renault Duster and Toyota RAV4 followed in second and third place, respectively.
Industry Insight
Analysts attribute the EV boom to several factors:
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The expansion of charging infrastructure across key Ukrainian cities.
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Lower operating costs compared to gasoline and diesel models.
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Growing availability of affordable European and Chinese EVs on the Ukrainian market.
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Supportive government policies promoting import of used EVs and tax exemptions for electric vehicles.
These combined trends are accelerating the shift toward zero-emission transport, even amid wartime economic constraints.
Strategic Outlook
Experts forecast that by 2027, EVs could account for half of all new car sales in Ukraine, supported by private-sector investments in charging networks and growing domestic assembly potential.
The transition is also expected to influence energy demand patterns, strengthening links between Ukraine’s renewable-energy sector and electric-mobility growth.
