Ukraine's new EV market share plunges 3.6-fold in Sept – Ukrautoprom
The share of electric vehicles in the new passenger car market fell to 9.2% in September 2026, compared with 33% in September 2025, the Ukrainian Automobile Manufacturers Association (Ukrautoprom) said on its Telegram channel.
Electric vehicle (EV) sales in Ukraine saw a significant decline in September 2026, with their market share plummeting to 9.2% from 33% in September 2025, according to the Ukrainian Automobile Manufacturers Association (Ukrautoprom). The association reported that conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles accounted for nearly 59.5% of the market in September, up from 46.5% in August 2025.
Hybrid vehicles held a 31% share, up from 20.3% in September 2025 and 32.9% in August 2026. LPG-powered vehicles made up less than 1% of new car sales, following a similar trend in previous years. The Hyundai Tucson emerged as the top-selling gasoline vehicle, while the Toyota RAV-4 led among hybrids, the Renault Duster among diesel vehicles, and the BYD Sea Lion 06 among electric cars.
In contrast to the previous year, EVs gained market share, increasing from 14.5% in 2024 to 28.3% in 2025, but the downward trend resumed in September 2026. The diesel vehicle segment also contracted, falling from 25.6% to 17.4%. Overall, new passenger car sales in Ukraine decreased by 29% in September 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, and only one percent from August 2026, totaling 4,881 vehicles.
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