“In 2026, the procedure for customs clearance of cars in Ukraine will remain similar to the current one, but with key changes for electric cars — benefits for their import will end on December 31, 2025. The main payments include customs duty in the amount of 10% of the value of the car, excise duty depending on the engine and age of the car, as well as VAT of 20% of the sum of these costs plus the price”, — write on: ua.news
In 2026, the procedure for customs clearance of cars in Ukraine will remain similar to the current one, but with key changes for electric cars — benefits for their import will end on December 31, 2025.
The main payments include a duty of 10% of the value of the car, an excise tax depending on the engine and the age of the car, as well as VAT of 20% of the amount of these costs plus the price of the vehicle.
The total cost can reach 30-60% of the market price of the car, so car owners should plan their budget carefully.
Excise duty is calculated based on the base rate multiplied by the factors of the engine volume (cubes cm³ divided by 1000) and the age of the car – for new cars, the factor is equal to 1, for ten-year-old cars – 10.
The basic rate varies depending on the type of fuel and the volume of the engine, which makes older gasoline cars significantly more expensive in customs clearance.
To determine VAT, add up the duty, excise tax and the cost of the car, and then add 20% of this amount – a simple algorithm that will help avoid overpayments.
Additional charges such as the Pension Fund contribution (3-5% of the price depending on the value) can increase the final amount.
For gasoline or diesel cars, the formula will not change: the key factors are price, year of manufacture, engine capacity and fuel. Owners of such cars will not experience shocks, but must take into account the possible increase in prices for spare parts due to inflation.
The most tangible transformations are waiting for electric cars — after 2025, benefits introduced in 2018 and repeatedly extended will disappear.
Imports of electric cars are now exempt from VAT and customs duties, leaving only an excise tax of €1 per kWh of battery capacity — often less than €100.
From 2026, electric cars will become more expensive: Chinese models – by about 30%, European models – by 20%, because the standard 10% customs duty and 20% VAT will be added to their cost.
As a reminder, from January 1, 2026, the import of electric cars in Ukraine may become more expensive due to the cancellation of the zero VAT benefit.
Fedorov also told how, thanks to “Dia”, the approach to customs clearance of cars will change.
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