Demand for imported cars has risen again among Ukrainians: which brands are most commonly imported?

Interest in foreign cars is growing rapidly in Ukraine — in October alone, Ukrainians registered more than 26,000 used passenger cars. Petrol cars dominate the market, but electric cars continue to hold strong positions, with Volkswagen and Tesla models remaining in the lead. Find out which brands and models Ukrainians import most often and how demand has changed over the year.

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At the end of autumn, the Ukrainian car market is once again showing a surge: interest in used cars from Europe and the United States is growing steadily. In October alone, Ukrainians registered more than 26,100 imported passenger cars, which is 60% more than a year ago. Compared to September, the dynamics are also positive: +12%. This is evidenced by data from Ukravtoprom.

Imports remain one of the key sources of vehicle fleet renewal in Ukraine, especially given the high cost of new cars. Buyers continue to prefer proven models from Germany, France, the US and the Netherlands.

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Which cars are most often imported

According to analysts, the structure of imported cars is as follows:

petrol — 44%, electric cars — 30%, diesel — 18%, hybrids — 5%, gas-powered cars — 3%.

The average age of cars in October was 8.2 years, confirming the steady demand for reliable and relatively new models.

The market leader remains the Volkswagen Golf, a model that combines economy, affordability and ease of maintenance.

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Top 10 most popular cars imported into Ukraine

1. Volkswagen Golf — 1,208 cars

2. Tesla Model Y — 942 cars

3. Tesla Model 3 — 862 cars

4. Volkswagen Tiguan — 752 cars

5. Renault Megane — 730 cars

6. Audi Q5 — 726 cars

7. Nissan Leaf — 697 cars

8. Skoda Octavia — 665 cars

9. Nissan Rogue — 636 cars

10. Kia Niro — 551 cars

Electric cars hold second place in the import structure: Tesla Model Y and Model 3 continue to demonstrate high demand due to their economy and maintenance costs.

Reminder! Demand for Chinese electric cars in Ukraine is growing at a record pace, and user interest in new-generation models is at an all-time high. Ukrainians are increasingly choosing affordable and technologically advanced electric cars from China, and the geography of searches covers both large cities and smaller towns. Find out more about why Ukrainians are switching to Chinese electric cars en masse.

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