Electric car sales decreased by 17% in Russia in August

In August 2025, only 1,082 new electric vehicles were registered in Russia, which is 17% less than in the same period last year. This was announced by the analytical agency "Autostat".

After a slight increase in July, when sales increased by 2%, the market again faced negative dynamics, which is causing concern among experts.

The most successful brand in August was the Chinese Zeekr, which sold 275 cars. In second place is Evolute, produced in Lipetsk, with 149 cars sold. Rounding out the top three is another Chinese manufacturer - Avatr, whose sales amounted to 117 cars. The top five also included Kaliningrad "Amberavto" with 90 electric cars and Chinese BYD and domestic "Moskvich 3e" (renamed JAC) which shared the fifth position with 88 electric vehicles sold.

The decline in interest in electric vehicles in Russia is due to several factors. Firstly, the high cost of cars, as premium Chinese brands dominate the market. According to Anatoly Orlenko, head of the sales sector of "Auto.ru in St. Petersburg", as of the beginning of September, the average price of a new electric car in Russia is almost 6.5 million rubles. This makes electric vehicles unaffordable for many potential buyers.

In addition, infrastructure limitations also play a significant role. The lack of charging stations and the underdeveloped electric vehicle service network create additional obstacles for buyers, which in turn affects the overall demand for this type of transport.

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