The most discussed automotive topic in Ukraine is the cancellation of tax breaks on the import of electric cars. Here, the interests of their sellers have clashed with the interests of fuel business representatives and the needs of the budget. Due to the tax exemption for electric vehicles, the treasury loses about 30 billion hryvnias annually. stated / declared / said Head of the relevant committee Danilo Hetmantsev.

The termination of subsidies will meet the electric vehicle market at its peak. In 2025, over 60,000 electric vehicles (e-vehicles, EV) were imported into Ukraine, of which 14,000 vehicles were new, according to data of the "Ukrautoindustry" association. This is 52% and 26% more than in 2024.

Sales jumped due to a confluence of factors: the availability of tax breaks, the announcement of their imminent cancellation, and, not least, the boom in the Chinese automotive industry. Its products are generally cheaper than American and European counterparts. Therefore, it's not surprising that they account for 92% of the total number of new EVs imported into Ukraine.

Without tax incentives, electric vehicle sales in Ukraine will inevitably collapse, according to experts interviewed by LIGA.net. However, this will not happen immediately after the New Year. More details in the article. LIGA.net.

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