Ukraine — 39% BEV Share! - CleanTechnica

In November, Ukraine achieved a remarkable 39% market share for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) despite the ongoing war and its relatively small new vehicle market of 7,910 registrations. Over 3,000 new BEVs were registered that month, making Ukraine one of the global leaders in EV adoption. A key factor behind this surge is the absence of VAT on EVs, similar to Albania, combined with a steady influx of Chinese-made EVs, particularly from BYD, which commands 20% of Ukraine’s overall vehicle market. The local government plans to introduce VAT next year, prompting a surge in purchases in late 2025, though efforts are underway to extend the VAT exemption. The November top 10 best-selling vehicles in Ukraine included three BYD models, with five out of ten being either fully BEV or predominantly BEV variants. Legacy automakers are largely missing from the BEV wave, with Volkswagen’s China-made ID.Unyx (a rebadged Cupra T