Sales of new cars declined in Russia in 2026

In total, during the first month of the new year, Russians purchased 81,942 passenger cars

In January 2026, 91.4 thousand new vehicles were sold in Russia, which is 11% less than in January of last year. This was reported by the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Sales of domestically produced cars increased to 54 thousand units, which is 3% more than in 2025, while sales of foreign cars fell by 25%, amounting to 37 thousand units.

Passenger cars in January 2026 were sold in the amount of 81,942 units, which is 7% less compared with January 2025. Sales of light commercial vehicles amounted to 5,633 vehicles (a decrease of 28%), trucks — 3,248 units (a decline of 39%), and buses — 597 units (a drop of 25%).

In January 2026, Russians purchased 990 new electric vehicles, which is 30% more compared with the beginning of 2025. The share of electric vehicles produced in Russia increased over the year from 21% to 30%.

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