The Ukrainian market for passenger cars is showing an increasing interest in vehicles produced in China. From January to September of this year, citizens of Ukraine purchased 14,684 passenger cars imported from China, which is a 27% increase compared to last year.
This is reported by Finway
Popularity of New Electric Vehicles from China
Of the total number, 12,064 units were new cars, indicating a 39% rise in demand for new vehicles. The remaining 2,620 were used cars, which saw a slight decrease in sales of 8% compared to the same period last year.
The vast majority of passenger cars from China are electric vehicles, with their market share reaching 87%. Among the new models, the BYD Song Plus crossover holds the lead, becoming the most popular choice among buyers.
“Among new passenger cars of Chinese origin, the BYD Song Plus turned out to be the most popular.”
Ranking of the Most Popular Models
The top 5 new cars from China most frequently chosen by Ukrainians are:
- BYD Song Plus – 2,014 units
- Volkswagen ID. UNYX – 1,599
- Honda eNS1 – 992
- Zeekr 7X – 726
- BYD Sea Lion 07 – 618
Among used passenger cars from China, the most sought-after was the Zeekr 001 sports electric vehicle, which topped the corresponding ranking. The top five also included the Zeekr 7X, Polestar 2, BYD Song Plus, and Audi Q4.
- Zeekr 001 – 263 units
- Zeekr 7X – 143
- Polestar 2 – 138
- BYD Song Plus – 135
- Audi Q4 – 134
The sales dynamics indicate a growing interest among Ukrainians in electric vehicles and modern models from China, gradually changing the structure of the country’s automotive market.