Sales of electric cars with mileage in Russia set a record

According to the results of 2024, residents of the Russian Federation bought 12.3 thousand used electric cars, which is 18% more than in 2023, and is a record high. This was reported by the analytical agency "Autostat" on February 4.

The leader of the secondary market of electric cars was Nissan (4.9 thousand pcs.), its share accounted for 40% of the total volume. Almost every sixth used electric car bought last year belongs to the American brand Tesla (2.1 pcs.). The Chinese Zeekr (1.4 thousand units) closes the Top 3.

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Among the models, Nissan Leaf retains its leadership, the result of which amounted to 4.8 thousand copies at the end of last year. Tesla Model 3 and Zeekr 001 are also in the top three most popular electric cars on the secondary market, the figures of which amounted to almost 1 thousand units. All other models were below 500 units.

Experts of "Avtostat" emphasized that in the market of electric cars with mileage in 2024 there were already about 80 different brands. For comparison: in 2023 there were about 60, in 2022 - about 50, and in 2021 - less than 35.

Earlier, the Russian government extended the right of free travel on toll federal highways for electric cars until the end of 2025. At the same time, owners of electric cars-foreign cars were obliged to pay for travel, the Ministry of Economic Development reported.

Now the benefit applies only to owners of cars of Russian assembly to stimulate demand for domestic electric cars. Under the new terms of the campaign, not only individuals, but also entrepreneurs and legal entities will be able to use the right to free transportation.