TOP-10 most popular electric cars imported to Ukraine in August 2024
August 2024 was a real breakthrough in the electric car market in Ukraine. The basis of this segment is used cars imported from abroad. Even if cars are not "driven" on wheels, but are delivered by sea or by truck, the concept of "servitude" remains familiar to Ukrainian motorists. Statistics confirm this fact — the share of "freshly driven" electric cars in August amounted to 58.3% of the total number, which exceeds sales of new and domestic resales of used cars.
In August, the car fleet of Ukraine was replenished with 5,499 new electric cars, which is a record for the country. The growth rates are impressive: compared to July 2024, the market grew by 44%, and compared to August 2023, by 75%. This indicates a steady growth in the demand for ecological transport.
Leaders among manufacturers
Among the manufacturers of electric cars, Tesla is undoubtedly the leader. Models of this American brand remain the most popular among Ukrainian drivers. Tesla has dominated the market for several years in a row, and even in August it held the lead. It is interesting that the first Cybertruck pickup has already arrived in Ukraine, which has aroused considerable interest among motorists.
Top 10 manufacturers of "freshly driven" electric cars, August 2024:
- Tesla — 1,608 units.
- Nissan — 760 pcs.
- Volkswagen — 499 pcs.
- Hyundai — 493 pcs.
- KIA — 338 pcs.
- Renault — 296 pcs.
- Audi — 289 pcs.
- Chevrolet — 217 pcs.
- Mercedes-Benz — 128 pcs.
- BMW — 121 pcs.
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Popular models
Among the specific models of electric cars that enjoyed the greatest demand, the leader was the Nissan Leaf. This model regularly trades first place with the Tesla Model 3, but now it has been joined by the Tesla Model Y, which claims the first step.
Top 10 most popular electric cars, August 2024:
- Nissan Leaf — 682 pcs.
- Tesla Model Y — 614 pcs.
- Tesla Model 3 — 592 pcs.
- Hyundai Kona EV — 315 pcs.
- Volkswagen e-Golf — 304 pcs.
- Tesla Model S — 278 pcs.
- Kia Niro — 234 pcs.
- Renault ZOE — 218 pcs.
- Chevrolet Bolt EV — 214 pcs.
- Audi e-tron — 214 pcs.
The reasons for the jump in sales
Such a sharp increase in the number of imported electric cars is due to several factors. One of them is an information campaign regarding the possible introduction of a 15% tax on the first registration of a car, including electric cars. Although this tax was ultimately not implemented, news of it encouraged many drivers to make a purchase. Also an important factor was the future increase in excise taxes on fuel, which pushed many motorists to switch to electric vehicles.
In addition, the gradual decrease in prices for used electric cars, especially after the increase in their number on the world market, makes them more affordable for Ukrainians. While August's jump looks impressive, some of those sales were accelerated by the aforementioned factors, so similar records may not be repeated anytime soon.
Conclusions
The electric car market in Ukraine is experiencing rapid growth. August 2024 became an indicative month for this segment of the car market. Ukrainians are actively switching to environmentally friendly transport, and this growth is supported by both external economic factors and the increasing availability of electric vehicles. However, despite the jump in sales, further indicators may stabilize, considering that a significant part of purchases was stimulated by certain temporary factors.
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