Sales of used electric vehicles in Russia in August 2026 decreased by 51%
Autostat reported the sale of 1,789 used electric cars in August 2026
Quick Look
- In August 2026, 1,789 used electric vehicles were sold in Russia, which is 51% less than July, but 27% more than August last year.
- The market leaders were Nissan and Zeekr brands.
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Why It Matters
In August 2026, the market for used electric vehicles in the Russian Federation declined after a record July.
In August 2026, 1,789 used electric vehicles were sold in Russia, which is 51 percent less than July, but 27 percent more than August last year. Autostat reports this.
From January to August 2026, Russians purchased 13,163 used electric cars, which is 60 percent more than during the same period in 2025. The drop in sales in August followed a record July, when 3,646 used electric vehicles were sold, the highest on record.
The leader in August sales was Nissan with a share of about 30 percent. The brand sold 514 used electric vehicles. Zeekr is in second place with 236 cars. Together, the two brands captured 42 percent of the market.
Among models, the Nissan Leaf took first place: 473 units were sold in August, accounting for 26.4 percent of the entire secondary market for electric cars. The results of the remaining models did not even reach 200 cars.
Open Questions
- What are the reasons for the sharp drop in sales in August compared to July?
