Ukraine Imports Record Electric Vehicles: 60% of Used Cars Under 5 Years Are Electric

Replenishing the Ukrainian Vehicle Fleet with Electric Cars

According to ХВИЛЯ: In November 2023, the Ukrainian vehicle fleet was replenished with 9.2 thousand used passenger cars, of which 60% are electric vehicles. This figure indicates the growing popularity of electric cars among Ukrainian consumers. It is important to note that 39% of the total number of customs cleared cars for the month are vehicles aged under 5 years.

Composition of the Used Car Market

The market for used cars under 5 years is showing significant changes. Among 'young' used cars:

• 60% are electric vehicles
• 27% of the market is accounted for by gasoline cars
• 8% are hybrids
• 4% are diesel cars
• 1% of the market consists of vehicles with gas-cylinder equipment (GCE)

Among the most popular electric vehicles imported to Ukraine in November, the leading models are:

• TESLA Model Y (931 pcs.)
• TESLA Model 3 (649 pcs.)
• HYUNDAI Kona (292 pcs.)
• NISSAN Rogue (271 pcs.)
• AUDI E-Tron Sportback (211 pcs.)
• VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan (210 pcs.)
• MAZDA CX5 (192 pcs.)
• CHEVROLET Bolt (176 pcs.)
• HYUNDAI Ioniq 5 (158 pcs.)

This data underscores the trend of increasing interest among Ukrainians in electric vehicles and their role in shaping the modern vehicle fleet of the country.

The rise in popularity of electric vehicles in Ukraine may be connected to a number of factors, including rising environmental requirements, government support in the form of customs clearance benefits, and the decreasing cost of electric fuel. This trend also indicates a shift in consumer preferences and the Ukrainians' desire for more environmentally friendly modes of transport, which could have a positive impact on the environmental situation in the country. As the electric vehicle market continues to develop, even greater changes in the structure of the vehicle fleet can be expected in the coming years.