Headline Numbers
| Metric | May 2025 | Δ YoY | Δ MoM | Jan–May 2025 YTD | Δ YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New BEVs (all types) | 1,257 | +93 % | +35 % | 4,200 + | +5 % |
| - of which passenger cars | 1,238 | +91 % | — | — | — |
| - of which light commercials | 19 | ×3.8 | — | — | — |
Source: Ukravtoprom, June 2025
Market Highlights
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Acceleration of demand – Nearly double the May 2024 volume as consumer confidence, improved charging coverage and corporate fleet mandates converge.
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Model turnover – Chinese and European brands dominate the league table; legacy OEM presence remains limited outside premium niches.
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Commercial uptake – Small base but quadruple-digit growth indicates fleets are beginning to electrify last-mile logistics.
May Top-10 New BEV Registrations
| Rank | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volkswagen ID.Unyx | 254 |
| 2 | BYD Song Plus EV | 210 |
| 3 | Honda e:NS1 | 188 |
| 4 | BYD Sea Lion 07 | 61 |
| 5 | Zeekr 7X | 55 |
| 6 | Zeekr 001 | 52 |
| 7 | Audi Q4 e-tron | 52 |
| 8 | Honda M-NV | 44 |
| 9 | Volkswagen ID.4 | 34 |
| 10 | BYD Yuan Plus | 28 |
Analyst Note
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Supply chain shift – BYD and Zeekr collectively account for one-third of monthly volume, reflecting competitive pricing and stable allocation.
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Premium appetite – Volkswagen and Audi continue to capture buyers in the €40k–60k bracket, underlining residual value confidence.
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Infrastructure tailwind – Government-backed fast-charging corridors coming online this quarter are expected to support further uptake, particularly outside metropolitan centres.
Prepared for mobility investors, OEM strategy teams and fleet operators monitoring BEV penetration in Central and Eastern Europe.
