In November 2025, the Ukrainian automotive market witnessed significant changes in consumer preferences. For the first time, fully electric models accounted for the majority of new passenger cars, surpassing vehicles with traditional internal combustion engines.
This is reported by Finway
Ukrainians’ Preferences: Electric Cars Take Center Stage
According to industry analysts, in November, traditional gasoline and diesel vehicles made up only 45.5% of new passenger car sales. In comparison, this figure was 64.5% in November 2024. Meanwhile, electric cars captured 38.5% of the market, nearly tripling last year’s result of 12.8%.
“Last month, traditional engine vehicles accounted for 45.5% of the new passenger car market, compared to 64.5% last year.”
Gasoline-powered vehicles secured second place in popularity. Their share dropped from 35.5% in 2024 to 28.5% in November 2025. Diesel models also lost ground — from 29% to nearly 17% of the market.
Trends in Segments and Sales Leaders
Hybrid cars accounted for 16% of sales among new passenger vehicles, although a year ago their share reached 22.5%. At the same time, vehicles with gas cylinder equipment (GCE) remain unpopular, holding less than 1% of the market.
- Electric Cars: BYD Leopard 3
- Gasoline Cars: Renault Duster
- Diesel Models: Renault Duster
- Hybrid Cars: Toyota RAV-4
- GCE Vehicles: Hyundai Tucson
Thus, electric cars are gradually becoming the primary choice for Ukrainian consumers, indicating the growing popularity of environmentally friendly transportation and a shift in trends in the country’s automotive market.