This became another measure to support the development of the electric vehicle market, which has been ongoing in Ukraine for several years. The list of such benefits is already quite extensive — from tax breaks to special parking spaces marked with appropriate signs.
In addition, the fuel crisis also contributed to the growing popularity of electric cars in the domestic market. In particular, according to the results of the first five months of 2022, as reported by AUTO-Consulting, sales of electric vehicles amounted to 3,153 units, which is 4.6% higher than the figures for the same period last year. At the same time, the total volume of new car sales fell by 60.1%. Thus, even in wartime conditions, the electric vehicle segment showed growth.
Electric cars in Ukraine have become 5% more affordable than cars with internal combustion engines
Starting July 1, when registering electric vehicles for the first time, you no longer need to pay contributions to the Pension Fund, which amounted to 3-5% of the car's cost. Thus, electric vehicles have become 3-5% more affordable than cars with internal combustion engines.
Anna Tkach
AutoPortal editorial team
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