The Ukrainian car fleet has been replenished with 8,600 new electric cars since the beginning of 2025, and separately, during August, 1,966 new BEV cars received their first license plates and technical passports, which is a new record for our market. See more about the total statistics in the segment here.
Last month, the Ukrainian market for new electric cars once again confirmed the shift towards Chinese brands. The leader was the BYD brand, which is confidently increasing sales thanks to the combination of a rich configuration, a large range and a competitive price. Second place went to Honda, whose electric line attracts conservative buyers who value the brandʼs proven reputation and a balanced balance between efficiency and comfort. Volkswagen came in third place, mainly thanks to the ID Unix model, which quickly gained popularity in our market.
This picture demonstrates the rapid expansion of the circle of players and the change in the attitude of Ukrainians towards electric cars. If earlier the choice was limited to a few well-known models, now buyers are actively looking at new brands, evaluating their technological capabilities and design along with traditional reliability criteria. At the same time, the statistics of Honda, VW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz are partly formed by cars “relocated” from China, which are produced for the domestic market under local brands, and arrive in Ukraine already with the emblems of companies known in Europe.
In August, the leader among new electric cars in Ukraine was again BYD Song Plus with a result of 384 registrations. The model confidently stood out from its competitors thanks to its large range, spacious interior and equipment that offers maximum value for money “out of the box”. The second position with a noticeable lag (212 cars) was taken by Volkswagen ID. Unix, which also comes from China: the model is produced there and is positioned as an electric alternative for connoisseurs of the famous German brand. Third on the list is Honda e:NS1.
Such results clearly show how much China influences the segment of new electric cars in Ukraine. BYD Song Plus not only leads the rating, but also sets the pace of the market, demonstrating that Chinese electric crossovers can confidently combine a premium image and mass sales. Honda e:NS1 maintains interest due to the combination of price, size and brand, although its origin remains a surprise to many. And Volkswagen ID. Unix is a vivid example of how even global European brands are increasingly using Chinese production to bring electric models to the market faster and cheaper.
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