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Russian EV Imports Surge 116% in July

24 Aug

Summary

New electric vehicle imports to Russia jumped 116.5% in July.
Over 1,200 new electric vehicles were imported in July alone.
Avatr 11 and 12 were the most popular imported electric models.

In July 2026, Russia witnessed a substantial increase in new electric vehicle imports, soaring by 116.5% compared to the previous year. This surge brought the total number of imported electric vehicles for the month to 1,210 units.

Over the first seven months of 2026, total new electric vehicle imports reached 2,700 units. This figure, however, represents an 11.3% decrease year-on-year. During July, popular choices for importers included the Avatr 11, which saw 343 units imported, followed by the Avatr 12 with 305 units, and the Changan Qiyuan Q05 with 267 units. Other models like the Toyota BZ3 and GAC Aion V also featured in the top imports.

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