In this article, we will look at two related segments that cover used passenger electric vehicles — imports (first registrations, an indicator of fleet replenishment), and domestic resales (“secondary”, an indicator of the turnover of such cars within the country). Letʼs start with the first registrations of “freshly driven” cars.
Electric cars — import of used ones
The share of "freshly driven" cars among all electric cars on the market as of October 2025 was 57.3%, that is, more than half, and, accordingly, more than the other two segments combined — sales of new and domestic resales of used electric cars. More about this in a separate review.
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The segment of "freshly driven" electric cars showed a record result in October — 7,596 first registrations. This is more than twice the volume of the domestic market, which indicates one thing: Ukrainians are actively importing cars from abroad, trying to catch up with the upcoming tax changes.
Import leaders: Tesla remains the undisputed leader of the table here. The American brand occupies the lionʼs share of imports, significantly ahead of competitors. This is easily explained: the ratio of price, range and technological capabilities of used Teslas is probably the best on the market right now. And here we should also add maintainability, reliability (at least in the Model 3/Y), and the availability of any spare parts, from optics and bodywork to interior elements and electronics.
Following the leader in a tight group are Korean manufacturers KIA and Hyundai, as well as electric mobility pioneer Nissan. They offer more conservative, but time-tested solutions for those who are not yet ready for Elon Muskʼs "gadgets on wheels."
Model range: An interesting rearrangement took place at the top of the model ranking: the Tesla Model Y overtook the more affordable Model 3 in popularity. This indicates that buyers are willing to pay extra for a more practical crossover body. The third place is confidently held by the Nissan Leaf — an entry ticket to the world of electric cars for many Ukrainians.
Comment by expert and analyst Stanislav Buchatsky: “Such excitement has a clear economic basis: the return of VAT on the import of electric cars from 2026 is looming on the horizon. It is important to understand: there is almost no time left to “jump” into the grace period. The “window of opportunity” for ordering a car from the USA has actually closed — logistics simply will not allow you to have time to clear customs before the New Year. Real chances remain only for those who are considering options from Europe or cars that are already “floating” and will be available in November-December. Imports are operating at maximum speed due to the “deadline” factor for VAT, saturating the country with relatively fresh and technological cars. The domestic market is “digesting” previously imported cars, making electromobility available to a wider range of consumers.”
The average age of electric cars arriving in our country last month was 4.6 years — the lowest value among all segments of our used car market.
Electric vehicles — domestic market
The domestic market lives its own, somewhat calmer life, showing 3,345 deals in October (25.2% of the market). Its own rules and its own heroes reign here.
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Domestic market leaders: Although Tesla is still in the lead here, its gap with Nissan is not as dramatic. The domestic market is more price-sensitive, so affordable models have a stronger position here. Volkswagen also holds its own in the top three, which speaks of the trust in the German brand even in the secondary market, and even if it is actually mostly Chinese products.
Model range: The leader in domestic resales remains the Nissan Leaf. It is the most liquid asset of the Ukrainian electric market: it is easy to buy, easy to sell and relatively inexpensive to maintain. The Tesla Model 3 is more popular here than the more expensive Model Y — in the domestic market, price is often a decisive factor. Also in consistently high demand is the Volkswagen e-Golf — an ideal choice for those who want a "regular Golf", only on batteries.
Finally, we would like to add that the electric vehicle segment remains the youngest in the secondary market as well — the average age of cars resold last month was 6 years. This is significantly less than the overall used car market, which is currently around 16 years old.
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