Market Snapshot (January–June 2025)
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31,753 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) registered — a 30 % year-on-year increase
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Passenger cars: 30,763 units (+28 %)
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Commercial vans and trucks: 987 units (+112 %)
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Electric buses: 3 units (+200 %)
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Share of brand-new BEVs: 18 % (down from 20 % in 2024)
Top-Selling New EVs
| Rank | Model | Units Registered |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYD Song Plus EV | 967 |
| 2 | Volkswagen ID.Unyx | 830 |
| 3 | Honda eNS1 | 441 |
| 4 | Zeekr 7X | 402 |
| 5 | Zeekr 001 | 366 |
Most-Imported Used EVs
| Rank | Model | Units Registered |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla Model Y | 2,968 |
| 2 | Nissan Leaf | 2,853 |
| 3 | Tesla Model 3 | 2,670 |
| 4 | Kia Niro EV | 1,664 |
| 5 | Hyundai Kona Electric | 1,496 |
Key Trends and Insights
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Commercial adoption surges: Registrations of electric vans and trucks more than doubled, signaling growing interest from logistics and service fleets.
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Used market drives volume: Second-hand imports still account for over 80 % of total EV registrations, keeping entry prices accessible for consumers.
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Chinese brands gain ground: BYD and Zeekr expand their footprint, challenging legacy European and U.S. automakers in the new-car segment.
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Tesla retains mindshare: Despite rising competition, Tesla models occupy two of the top three spots among used imports, underscoring strong resale demand.
Outlook
With charging infrastructure steadily expanding and tax incentives still in place, Ukraine’s electric-vehicle market is on track for another record year. Analysts expect total BEV registrations to surpass 60,000 units by year-end, driven by fleet electrification and a broader range of affordable models.
