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Young Used‑Car Surge: Nearly 31 K Vehicles Imported to Ukraine in H1 2025

by Roman Cheplyk
Thursday, July 17, 2025
2 MIN
Young Used‑Car Surge: Nearly 31 K Vehicles Imported to Ukraine in H1 2025

Electric models make up 49 % of under‑five‑year‑old imports, with Tesla dominating the leaderboard sophieraiin

Key Takeaways

  • 30 800 used cars under five years old entered Ukraine in January–June 2025.

  • Segment equals 27 % of all imported second‑hand cars this year.

  • Electric vehicles (EVs) lead with a 49 % share; petrol cars follow at 34 %.

  • Tesla Model Y and Model 3 remain the top choices.


Fuel‑Type Breakdown (≤ 5 years old)

Fuel / Powertrain Share
Electric 49 %
Gasoline 34 %
Hybrid (HEV/PHEV) 9 %
Diesel 6 %
LPG / CNG 2 %

Top 10 Imported Models (H1 2025)

  1. Tesla Model Y – 2 968 units

  2. Tesla Model 3 – 1 722

  3. Kia Niro – 1 035

  4. Nissan Rogue – 1 007

  5. Mazda CX‑5 – 879

  6. Hyundai Kona – 830

  7. Volkswagen Tiguan – 717

  8. Chevrolet Bolt – 711

  9. Audi e‑tron Sportback – 627

  10. Audi Q5 – 600


Trends Behind the Numbers

  • EV uptake accelerates: Subsidies and lower running costs drive almost one in two “young” imports toward battery power.

  • US sourcing grows: Imports from the United States rose 4 % year‑on‑year, led by Tesla and mid‑size SUVs such as the Ford Escape and Jeep Cherokee.

  • Shift to modern safety tech: Cars under five years old bring ADAS features and Euro 6 engines, supporting road‑safety and emissions targets.


What to Watch in H2 2025

  • Potential duty changes for EVs as Ukraine aligns with EU regulations.

  • Supply constraints from the U.S.–EU used‑car pipeline could affect pricing.

  • Expansion of fast‑charging infrastructure may widen the EV share even further.

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