In February 2026, the popularity of models with traditional engines significantly increased in the Ukrainian market for new passenger cars, while the share of electric vehicles sharply declined compared to the previous year.
This is reported by Finway
Market Structure of New Cars: Gasoline and Hybrid Lead
According to data for February 2026, the share of cars with gasoline, diesel, and hybrid powertrains reached nearly 66% of the new passenger car market, which is 7% higher than the same period in 2025. The highest demand was recorded for gasoline cars, which accounted for 41.1% of sales (compared to 38.7% in 2025). The popularity of hybrids also increased: their share reached 30.8% compared to 27.6% in February of the previous year. Diesel cars made up 24.7% of the total number of new cars sold, while a year ago this figure was 20.5%.
Decline in Electric Vehicle Sales and Segment Leaders
At the same time, demand for electric vehicles significantly decreased. While in February 2025 electric cars held 13.1% of the market, in February 2026 their share fell to 3.3%. Cars with gas cylinder equipment, as in the previous year, failed to surpass the 1% sales mark.
“The share of electric cars has significantly dropped – from 13.1% to 3.3%.”
Among the most popular models in their segments were identified:
- Gasoline Cars: MAZDA CX5
- Hybrid Cars: TOYOTA RAV-4
- Diesel Cars: TOYOTA LC Prado
- Electric Vehicles: BYD Sea Lion 06
- Gas Cars: HYUNDAI Tucson
Thus, in February 2026, the structure of new car sales in Ukraine underwent significant changes, particularly due to the sharp decrease in interest in electric vehicles and the growing popularity of traditional types of engines.