The popularity of electric cars and hybrids among Ukrainians is growing: which models are chosen most often
The share of cars with traditional engines on the market decreased by almost 8 percentage points compared to last year.
Last month, cars with traditional engines covered 63.1% of the new passenger car market, with the largest share being occupied by models with gasoline engines, which accounted for 37.6% of July car sales. informs “Ukravtoprom”.
It is noted that the market share of cars with traditional engines decreased by almost 8 percentage points compared to last year, when they occupied 70.8% of the new car market. Despite the fact that the popularity of gasoline cars remains high, their share fell by 8% compared to July 2023.
The share of diesel cars has practically not changed and is 25.5%. Diesel cars continue to remain popular among Ukrainian consumers due to their economy and reliability.
At the same time, the share of hybrids increased significantly from 17.8% to 21.1%. Hybrid cars attract consumers with their efficiency and environmental friendliness, which makes them increasingly popular on the Ukrainian market.
The electric vehicle segment also showed significant growth, increasing from 10.9% to 15.3%. This shows the growing interest in environmentally friendly vehicles. More Ukrainians are paying attention to electric cars thanks to their economical operation and contribution to reducing emissions into the atmosphere.
Cars with HBO, as last year, occupy less than 1% of the new car market. Although they remain less popular, they are used by consumers looking to reduce fuel costs.
Sales leaders by segment in Ukraine:
- Petrol cars: MAZDA CX-5. This model remains popular due to its reliability, comfort and efficiency.
- Diesel cars: RENAULT Duster. This car is in demand due to its power and endurance, especially in the conditions of Ukrainian roads.
- Hybrids: TOYOTA RAV-4. Known for its environmental friendliness and economy, this hybrid continues to win the hearts of Ukrainians.
- Electric cars: HONDA M-NV. Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular due to their environmental friendliness and low operating costs.
- Cars with HBO: HYUNDAI Tucson. This model offers consumers the opportunity to save on fuel without losing power and comfort.
The growing popularity of electric cars and hybrids on the Ukrainian market reflects the global trends of transition to more ecological modes of transport. This also indicates changes in consumer preferences, which increasingly pay attention to the economy and environmental friendliness of cars.