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Used-Car Imports Surge in Ukraine

by Roman Cheplyk
Monday, July 7, 2025
1 MIN
Used-Car Imports Surge in Ukraine

Volkswagen Golf Tops June Rankings as Foreign Second-Hand Sales Jump 7 %

Market Snapshot – June 2025

  • 19,900 imported used cars registered (+7 % vs. June 2024)

  • Average vehicle age: 8.8 years

  • Powertrain mix:

    • Gasoline – 48 %

    • Electric – 23 %

    • Diesel – 21 %

    • Hybrids – 5 %

    • LPG (HBO) – 3 %


Top 10 Imported Used Cars

Rank Model Registrations
1 Volkswagen Golf 985
2 Renault Megane 698
3 Škoda Octavia 652
4 Volkswagen Tiguan 634
5 Tesla Model Y 567
6 Audi Q5 560
7 Nissan Rogue 520
8 Tesla Model 3 513
9 Nissan Leaf 468
10 Volkswagen Passat 451

“Volkswagen Golf remains the undisputed leader in Ukraine’s second-hand import segment.” — Ukravtoprom


Powertrain Trends

  • Electric cars (23 %) outpace diesel (21 %) for the second consecutive month, signaling a shift toward zero-emission mobility.

  • Hybrid interest (5 %) edges up as buyers seek lower running costs without range anxiety.


Year-to-Date Performance

  • 113,400 imported used cars registered in the first half of 2025

  • Growth vs. 2024: +0.1 %


Key Takeaways for Buyers and Dealers

  1. Consistent demand keeps prices firm, particularly for late-model compacts and crossovers.

  2. Electric resale values are stabilizing as charging infrastructure expands.

  3. Diesel inventory remains sizable but may face future tax or emissions restrictions—monitor policy updates.

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