Top 10 electric cars in Ukraine 2025: what Ukrainians are buying and in which regions
Electric Vehicles in Ukraine: Demand Is Rising, with the Lviv Region Leading the Way
The popularity of electric vehicles in Ukraine continues to grow—even despite the difficult economic situation and the war. According to Ukravtoprom, Ukrainians purchased 31,753 electric cars in the first six months of 2025, which is 30% more than during the same period in 2024.
Which electric vehicles are most commonly registered in Ukraine?
🔋 Breakdown by vehicle type:-
Electric passenger cars — 30,763 units (+28%)
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Electric commercial vehicles — 987 units (+112%)
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Electric buses — 3 units (3 times more than in 2024)
Only 18% of all registered vehicles were new. The rest were used (in 2024, the figure was 20%).
The Most Popular New Electric Cars in Ukraine (2025)
| Model | Number of registrations |
|---|---|
| BYD Song Plus EV | 967 |
| Volkswagen ID.Unyx | 830 |
| Honda e:NS1 | 441 |
| Zeekr 7X | 402 |
| Zeekr 001 | 366 |
Top Used Electric Vehicles (First Registration in Ukraine)
| Model | Number of registrations |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 2,968 |
| Nissan Leaf | 2,853 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 2,670 |
| Kia Niro EV | 1,664 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | 1,496 |
Where Electric Vehicles Are Bought: Top Regions by Registration
| Region | Total vehicles | % with mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Lviv Oblast | 4,451 | 93% |
| Kyiv | 3,914 | 64% |
| Kyiv Oblast | 2,719 | 73% |
| Dnipropetrovsk Oblast | 2,488 | 76% |
| Odesa Oblast | 1,817 | 76% |
Regional Leaders: Who’s Trending Where?
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The Volkswagen ID.Unyx is the most popular new electric car in Kyiv, the Kyiv region, and the Dnipropetrovsk region
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BYD Song Plus EV — the leader among new cars in Lviv and Odesa
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Tesla Model Y — the leader among used cars in Kyiv, the Kyiv region, and the Dnipropetrovsk region
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Tesla Model 3 — the most frequently chosen model in Lviv Oblast
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Nissan Leaf — the top-selling used electric car in the Odesa region
Conclusion: The electric vehicle market in Ukraine is gaining momentum
Ukrainians are actively switching to electric vehicles, with used cars—including Teslas and Nissan Leafs imported from the U.S., Europe, and China—making up the bulk of the market. At the same time, new models from BYD, Volkswagen, and Zeekr are also steadily gaining popularity.
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