Sales of electric cars in Russia rose by a third in one month

In November 2016, Russia had sold nine electric cars, according to the analytical Agency "AUTOSTAT". This figure is 29% higher than the same period last year. Then, on the Russian market it was sold seven electric cars.

Of the nine electric cars, seven cars were registered in Moscow and the Moscow region. Two cars were sold in St. Petersburg. The most popular electric vehicles on the Russian market in November was the Tesla Model S. Just over a month, Russia had sold five such cars.



In second place is Renault Twizy. Last month the Russians have purchased three of these electrocar. Closes the top three electric crossover Tesla Model X (one copy sold).
 





 

"The market growth of electric vehicles in the country recorded the third time this year – previously, this was in March (+167%) and September (+22%). However, if we consider the statistics from the beginning of the year, the Russian market of electric vehicles continues to fall. So, for 11 months its volume reached only 72 copies, which is 31% less than a year ago (104 pieces)", — stated in the message Agency.

We will remind, the import of electric vehicles in Russia at zero duty was extended until the end of 2016. This decision was made by the government Commission on economic development and integration. Because Russia has a common customs area with the countries of the EEU (the Eurasian Union also includes Armenia, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Kyrgyzstan) and a zero rate applies in the entire territory of the Union. published

 

Source: www.autonews.ru/news/5853d5489a794754fb037006