In June, Ukraine's car fleet was replenished with over 2. 4 thousand hybrid passenger cars, which is 14% more than last year. Among the new cars, the Toyota RAV4 leads, and among imported used cars, the Toyota Prius.
In the first half of 2025, 31,753 electric vehicles were registered in Ukraine, which is 30% more than last year. Among new cars, BYD Song Plus EV and Volkswagen ID. UNYX are leading, while among used cars, Tesla Model Y and Nissan Leaf are the leaders.
In June, demand for used passenger cars from abroad increased by 7%, reaching almost 20,000 vehicles. Volkswagen Golf remains the most popular model among imported used cars.
Buyers of the new Xiaomi SU7 electric car have faced a waiting period of up to one year, leading to complaints. Customers made a non-refundable deposit of 5,000 yuan, but were only informed of the long wait after confirming the order.
A Tesla Model Y electric car independently drove from the factory to a customer's home in Austin, Texas, without a driver or remote control. The trip, which covered city roads and highways, demonstrates the company's progress in autonomous driving.
Xiaomi shares soared after the manufacturer sold 200,000 YU7 electric vehicles in three minutes. This exceeded analysts' expectations, which may force Tesla to reconsider prices in China.
Tesla's Robotaxi service, launched in Austin, has encountered regular incidents, including driving errors and unpredictable stops. Reddit users have recorded 11 videos of robotaxi malfunctions.
New Tesla car sales in Europe fell by 27. 9% in May, while overall electric car sales in the region rose by 27.2%. The decline is attributed to competition from cheaper Chinese electric vehicles and protests against Elon Musk's policies.
Xiaomi has confirmed the launch of its YU7 electric crossover, targeting the premium SUV market, which will compete with the Tesla Model Y. The YU7 Max model boasts 690 hp, acceleration to 100 km/h in 3.23 seconds, and a range of up to 760 km.
Tesla launched limited testing of its Robotaxi service on June 22 in Texas, allowing rides only to invited individuals accompanied by "safety monitors. " The service uses adapted Model Y vehicles and operates in a restricted area, while the full-fledged Cybercab model is not expected until 2026 at the earliest.
Texas lawmakers have urged Tesla to postpone the launch of robotaxis in Austin until September due to a new autonomous driving law. They are asking the company to provide proof of compliance with the law if the launch takes place this month.
The most popular was the Tesla Model Y (544 cars). Used cars up to 5 years old accounted for 28% of total imports.
In May, Lviv region became the leader in the number of registrations of electric vehicles – 799 units. The most popular models were VOLKSWAGEN ID.UNYX and HONDA eNS1.
The Trump administration has eased requirements for unmanned vehicles, which facilitates the launch of Tesla Cybercab. The company plans to expand the robotaxi fleet in Austin, using Model Y and Cybercab.
In May, Ukrainians purchased 4. 3 thousand used cars from the USA, which is 12% more than last year. The most popular were Tesla Model Y and Model 3, and the average age of the car was 5.8 years.
Tesla showed a video of a self-driving Model Y car in Austin. The company plans to launch a robotaxi service in the capital of Texas as early as June 12.
In May, Ukrainians purchased over 22,000 used cars from abroad, demand increased by 14%. The most popular was the Volkswagen Golf, the average age of the car is 9.3 years.
The Toyota RAV4 crossover topped the ranking of the world's best-selling cars from January to April 2025, increasing sales by 0. 5%. In April, hybrids became the market leaders for new passenger cars in the EU.
In May, sales of new cars in Norway increased by 213% thanks to the Tesla Model Y. Nine out of ten cars sold in Norway were electric.
Xiaomi reported record first-quarter revenue of 111. 3 billion yuan. The company announced a new YU7 electric SUV, a competitor to the Tesla Model Y.
In April 2025, Tesla's sales in Europe fell by 49% due to competition from BYD and Musk's political position. The market is falling in key EU countries.
In the first three months of 2024, Ukraine imported 20,100 electric vehicles worth $355. 5 million. The most new electric cars were delivered from China, and used ones from the USA.
Xiaomi presents the YU7 electric SUV, a competitor to the Tesla Model Y, and the Xring O1 mobile chip. The company plans to invest $7 billion in chip development over 10 years.
In April, Ukrainians purchased 5. 6 thousand used cars up to 5 years old, 27% of all with mileage. Electric cars accounted for the largest share, with the Tesla Model Y being the leader.
In April 2025, Lviv region and Kyiv became leaders in the registration of electric vehicles. The most popular models were BYD Song Plus EV, Tesla Model Y, and others.
In May, Ukrainians purchased 3. 9 thousand used cars from the USA, which is 6% more than in April. The most popular purchases were Tesla Model Y and Model 3 electric vehicles.
In April, demand for electric vehicles increased by 37%. The most popular were BYD Song Plus among new cars and TESLA Model Y among used cars.
The new Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive starts at $44,990. It has a single motor, accelerates to 96.5 km/h in 5.4 seconds, and has a range of 574.5 km.
In April, Ukrainians imported over 20. 7 thousand used cars, with gasoline-powered vehicles being the most popular. The Volkswagen Golf tops the popularity ranking, and the average age of the cars is 9.5 years.
Tesla sales plummeted across Europe in April, especially in Sweden (-81%). The reasons cited are the growing popularity of Chinese electric vehicles and protests against Elon Musk.