smart_toy AI Summary
- 18,188 unique BYD vehicles in Ukraine — Chinese manufacturer #1 by growth rate (×34 in 2018-2025)
- Top 3 models: Song (5,067, 27.9%), F3 (2,205, 12.1%), and Sea Lion 07 (1,573, 8.6%)
- 79.1% — electric vehicles: Song, Sea Lion, Tang, Yuan, Leopard — mass import of new-generation Chinese EVs
- Fuel: electric 79.1%, petrol 20.9%. BYD is the most electrified mass-market brand in Ukraine
- Average price on AUTOMOTO: $20,329 — premium level for a Chinese brand
- Explosion in 2025: 11,499 vehicles vs 2,924 in 2024 — ×3.9 growth in one year
database Data & Methodology
Period: 2018-2025 | Source: MVS Ukraine registry + AUTOMOTO data | Volume: 18,188 unique vehicles (MVS), 24,433 listings (AUTOMOTO) | Metric: 1 car = 1 unique VIN
info Brand Overview
BYD Auto Co. — Chinese manufacturer of cars and batteries, founded in 1995 by Wang Chuanfu. The name is an acronym for "Build Your Dreams." In 2024, BYD overtook Tesla in EV sales volume and became #1 globally. 18 thousand unique vehicles are represented in Ukraine — and this is just the beginning: 63% of them appeared in 2025.
In Ukraine, BYD is the face of the new wave of Chinese auto industry: modern design, proprietary Blade Battery, prices below Tesla and Hyundai Ioniq. Song (28%) — the most popular PHEV crossover. Sea Lion 06/07 (15%) — flagship EV series on the e-Platform 3.0. Tang and Yuan Plus — premium and affordable SUVs. The old F3 (12%) is a separate story: cheap petrol sedans from 2005-2014, imported as "second cars." Modern BYD is 79.1% electric.
trending_up Registration Dynamics 2018-2025
BYD shows unique dynamics: a quiet period 2018-2022 (339-448 cars/year — mostly used F3s), then an explosion from 2023 thanks to mass import of Chinese EVs. 1,112 in 2023, 2,924 in 2024, and finally — 11,499 in 2025 (×3.9 in one year). This is the result of BYD's expansion as the global #1 brand and the availability of EV models through direct Chinese import channels.
star Top 10 Popular Models
Song — absolute leader with 27.9% of the fleet (PHEV crossover, sales flagship). F3 (12.1%) — classic petrol sedans from 2005-2014, imported as used. Sea Lion 07 (8.6%) and Sea Lion 06 (6.4%) — new EV series on e-Platform 3.0. Leopard 3 (6.0%) — BYD's off-road brand. Top-10 models make up 84.4% of all BYDs in Ukraine.
| # | Model | Unique vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Song | 5 067 | 27.9% |
| 2 | F3 | 2 205 | 12.1% |
| 3 | Sea Lion 07 | 1 573 | 8.6% |
| 4 | Sea Lion 06 | 1 161 | 6.4% |
| 5 | Leopard 3 | 1 092 | 6.0% |
| 6 | Yuan Up | 1 013 | 5.6% |
| 7 | Tang | 930 | 5.1% |
| 8 | Yuan Plus | 876 | 4.8% |
| 9 | Sea Lion 05 | 811 | 4.5% |
| 10 | Song L | 626 | 3.4% |
bolt BYD Electric Revolution — 79% EVs
79.1% of BYDs are electric. Leader in electrification among mass-market brands
BYD is not just a Chinese brand but the #1 world leader in the EV market. In Ukraine: 14,385 electric vehicles (79.1%) versus only 3,802 petrol (20.9%). The entire modern lineup — Song, Sea Lion 05/06/07, Tang, Yuan Up, Yuan Plus, Leopard 3 — is fully electrified or PHEV. The proprietary Blade Battery on LFP chemistry is a key advantage: safety, longevity (3000+ cycles), and lower cost compared to NCM.
ev_station Blade Battery — BYD's technological foundation
Blade Battery is BYD's own development based on LFP chemistry (lithium iron phosphate). The flat "blade" shape provides better heat dissipation and mechanical stability — the battery passes the nail penetration test without ignition. The scope of application of Blade Battery is the entire current BYD lineup: Song (PHEV), Sea Lion 07 (range up to 605 km), Tang (up to 600 km WLTP). The e-Platform 3.0 with 800V architecture enables fast charging 10-80% in 25 minutes.
payments Price Analytics
BYD is a brand with an average price of $20,329 on AUTOMOTO, reflecting mostly new EVs (90% of listings — 2024-2025 model years). Tang L ($46,329) — flagship 7-seat electric SUV. Sea Lion 07 ($35,432) — top EV model. F3 ($3,969) and F0 ($3,975) — old petrol "budget" cars from 2005-2014 that drag the average price down.
| # | Model | Listings | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F3 | 4 616 | $3 969 |
| 2 | Song Plus | 2 186 | $27 454 |
| 3 | S6 | 1 319 | $8 260 |
| 4 | Qin Plus | 1 202 | $18 643 |
| 5 | Song L | 1 131 | $29 544 |
| 6 | Sea Lion 06 | 1 130 | $30 519 |
| 7 | Leopard 3 | 1 090 | $27 698 |
| 8 | Sea Lion 07 | 946 | $35 432 |
| 9 | Yuan Up | 945 | $21 179 |
| 10 | Tang L | 927 | $46 329 |
⚠️ Note: Tang L ($46,329) — most expensive BYD, flagship 7-seat electric SUV. Sea Lion 07 ($35,432) and Sea Lion 06 ($30,519) — premium EV models from 2024-2025. F3 ($3,969) and F0 ($3,975) — old petrol BYDs from 2007-2013, essentially "second cars" at minimum value.
timeline Price Dynamics by Production Year
BYD has a clear price divide: "old era" 2006-2014 (F3, F0) — $2,500-$5,700, and "new era" 2018+ — $17,000-$31,000. In 2025, BYD on AUTOMOTO averages $28,382 — mostly new EVs sold semi-officially. 12,240 listings of 2025 model year are 50% of the entire AUTOMOTO volume. Best choice — new BYDs from 2024-2025.
local_gas_station Fuel Types
Electric — 79.1%, petrol — 20.9%. BYD is the most electrified mass-market brand in Ukraine. Petrol cars are almost exclusively the old F3 sedan (2005-2014) and F0 coupe, imported as used. The entire current BYD lineup (Song, Sea Lion, Tang, Yuan, Leopard) is pure EV or PHEV with proprietary Blade Battery.
directions_car Body Types
SUV/Crossover — 78.5%, Sedan — 14.1%, Hatchback — 7.4%. BYD is a brand of crossovers and SUVs: Song, Sea Lion 05/06/07, Tang, Yuan Plus, Yuan Up, Leopard 3 — all SUV format. Sedans — F3 (old) and Qin Plus, Seal 6 (new). Hatchbacks — F0 (old) and Seagull, e2 — budget urban EVs.
analytics Body Type Methodology
In the MVS database, BYD SUV models (Song, Sea Lion 05/06/07, Tang, Yuan Up, Yuan Plus, Leopard 3, S6/S7) are listed as "wagon." We reclassified them as SUV/Crossover based on manufacturer catalog data. There are virtually no true wagons in the BYD lineup.
speed Engine Volume
Electric/N/A (79.0%) — the vast majority of BYDs have no ICE or only an auxiliary generator in PHEV mode. 1.5-1.6L engines (16.7%) — turbo motors of PHEV versions of Song and Tang (in cooperation with electric motor). 1.7-2.0L (2.3%), 0.8-1.0L (1.2%), and 2.1-2.5L (0.8%) — old petrol F3, F0, and S6. BYD is a brand of electric motors.
map Regional Distribution
Kyiv — leader with 3,706 BYDs (20.4%) — twice the average capital share among other brands. Dnipropetrovsk region (12.8%) and Kyiv region (11.1%) — second and third. Odesa (8.6%) and Kharkiv (6.5%) close the top five. BYD concentration in big cities is typical for the EV segment with charging infrastructure.
| # | Region | Unique vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyiv | 3 706 | 20.4% |
| 2 | Dnipropetrovsk region | 2 327 | 12.8% |
| 3 | Kyiv region | 2 016 | 11.1% |
| 4 | Odesa region | 1 569 | 8.6% |
| 5 | Kharkiv region | 1 186 | 6.5% |
| 6 | Lviv region | 1 116 | 6.1% |
| 7 | Donetsk region | 787 | 4.3% |
| 8 | Poltava region | 746 | 4.1% |
| 9 | Cherkasy region | 576 | 3.2% |
fiber_new New BYD Vehicles
13,899 new BYDs registered in Ukraine — 76.4% of total. This is the highest figure among all brands: almost every BYD on the road is new, straight from the factory. Growth is explosive: 8 new in 2020 → 10,622 in 2025 (×1,328). The peak is yet to come: in 2025 BYD sold more new vehicles than any other electric brand in Ukraine.
trending_up New Car Dynamics by Year
New BYDs show exponential growth: 8 in 2020 → 15 in 2021 → 122 in 2022 → 746 in 2023 → 2,386 in 2024 → 10,622 in 2025. Over 2024-2025, 13,008 new BYDs were sold — 93% of all new ones. This is the result of BYD's global #1 expansion and the Ukrainian market's readiness for Chinese EVs due to the price gap with Tesla and European brands.
leaderboard Competitor Comparison
Among electric and Chinese brands in Ukraine, BYD ranks 3rd (18K) after Tesla (53K) and Chery (52K), but ahead of Geely (19K) and Zeekr (5K). Tesla dominates pure EVs, but BYD grows 4× faster: +293% in 2025. BYD's average price ($20,329) is below Tesla (~$30K) and comparable to Geely. In the PHEV segment, BYD is #1 in Ukraine without competition.
business Business Use Cases
storefront Marketplaces
BYD — 24K listings on AUTOMOTO (50% — 2025 model year). F3 (4.6K) — most active model by volume, but these are old used. Modern Song Plus (2.2K) and Sea Lion 06/07 — premium EV segment with prices $27-46K. The new Chinese EV market is being formed right now.
directions_car Dealers & Importers
76.4% new vehicles — absolute record among all brands. 10,622 new BYDs in 2025 — more than any EV brand. Direct import from China, mostly through private channels. Great potential for official dealership: #1 world brand without strong official representation in Ukraine.
shield Insurance Companies
79% SUV crossovers with electric drive — Blade Battery insurance specifics (repair, module replacement). Average value $20K+ — premium segment. Tang L ($46K) — top risks. Low accident statistics due to fleet freshness (90% — 2024-2025 model years).
account_balance Banks & Leasing
Song Plus ($27K) and Sea Lion 06 ($30K) — ideal for EV leasing. Tang L ($46K) — premium leasing for the business segment. High residual value risk: Chinese EVs haven't passed the test of time on the Ukrainian market, historical data limited to 2 years.
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How many BYDs are registered in Ukraine?
18,188 unique BYD vehicles according to MVS data (metric: unique VIN = unique car) for the period 2018-2025. 63% of this number appeared in 2025.
What is the most popular BYD model in Ukraine?
Song with 5,067 vehicles (27.9%), followed by F3 with 2,205 (12.1%) and Sea Lion 07 with 1,573 (8.6%). The top three models account for 48.6% of the entire BYD fleet.
How much does a BYD cost in Ukraine?
Average BYD price on AUTOMOTO — $20,329. Tang L — $46,329, Sea Lion 07 — $35,432, Sea Lion 06 — $30,519, Song Plus — $27,454, F3 — only $3,969.
What fuel type does BYD use?
Electric 79.1%, petrol 20.9%. BYD is predominantly an electric brand: 4 out of 5 vehicles are pure EVs. Petrol cars are mostly the old F3 from 2005-2014.
Where are most BYDs in Ukraine?
Kyiv (20.4%), Dnipropetrovsk region (12.8%), and Kyiv region (11.1%). The capital region and big cities are the main demand centers for Chinese EVs.
How many new BYDs are sold in Ukraine?
13,899 new vehicles (76.4% of total) — the highest figure among all brands. Growth from 8 new in 2020 to 10,622 in 2025 — ×1,328.
How does BYD compare to Tesla in Ukraine?
Tesla (53K) is three times ahead of BYD (18K), but BYD grows faster: +293% in 2025 vs 2024. BYD is cheaper: average price $20,329 vs Tesla ~$30K. More crossover models vs Tesla's sedans.
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