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Summary. Rising electric vehicle sales in Ukraine by 2023, despite war conditions, marks a significant shift in the national transportation landscape. This trend highlights the adaptation of Ukrainian society to new challenges and reflects a remarkable shift in the country's mobility landscape amid the ongoing war.

In the news. 2023, there was a notable increase in electric vehicles in Ukraine, despite the war conditions.

  • At the beginning of 2023, there were 46,830 electric vehicles registered, up significantly from 8541 at the end of 2021. A one-year increase of 548%.
  • Demand for electric vehicles increased due to a combination of fuel scarcity and government policies encouraging the importation of used electric vehicles.

Zoom in. Tesla cars, often imported from the US and Canada, are particularly popular in Ukraine. In 2023, 4,669 Tesla's were imported. Ten times but 2 years earlier.

  • Many of these Tesla's are damaged cars, bought at auctions and repaired in Ukraine, where repair costs are lower.
  • Despite the challenges of electricity outages, Ukraine's electric car fleet continues to grow, thanks in part to a well-developed network of public charging stations. With 11,000 chargers according to Nissan Motor Ukraine, more than New York state and twice as many as Poland.

Zoom out. The growing popularity of electric vehicles in Ukraine is part of a broader, global shift toward sustainable mobility.

  • The war in Ukraine and the resulting economic and logistical challenges have led to creative solutions in the automotive sector.
  • The trend in Ukraine also reflects changing consumer preferences and an increase in global trade in used electric vehicles.

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