In October, Ukrainians purchased nearly 5,200 used passenger cars imported from the United States—10% fewer than in the same month last year. Gasoline-powered cars accounted for the largest share of these vehicles. This was reported by Dengi.ua, citing Ukravtoprom.
What Types of Engines Do Buyers Choose?
Nearly half of the cars from the U.S. that joined the Ukrainian vehicle fleet in October are equipped with gasoline engines. They accounted for 45% of the total.
The breakdown by engine type is as follows:
- gasoline-powered cars — 45%;
- electric cars — 36%;
- hybrids — 14%;
- diesel vehicles — 3%;
- LPG-powered cars — 2%.
Thus, electric and hybrid vehicles together accounted for half of the market for used cars from the U.S. This indicates a significant share of vehicles with alternative powertrains among U.S. imports.
Which Used Cars From the U.S. Made It Into the Top 5?
In October, Tesla and BMW models were in the highest demand. The Tesla Model Y topped the rankings, significantly outpacing other cars in terms of the number of registrations.
The top five most popular models are as follows:
- Tesla Model Y — 596 units;
- Tesla Model 3 — 483 units;
- Ford Escape — 469 units;
- BMW X3 — 309 units;
- BMW X5 — 296 units.
As a result, the ranking included two Tesla models and two BMW crossovers. The Escape was the only Ford model to make the list.
How Old Are American Cars?
The average age of used passenger cars from the U.S. purchased by Ukrainians in October was 5.6 years.
Overall, used American cars continue to be a significant part of the Ukrainian automotive market, despite a decline in imports compared to last year.
