Almost half of the cars subject to additional luxury taxation are Porsche models
131 cars subject to the luxury tax were imported to Ukraine in 5 months of 2025, according to the Ministry of Economy. Of these, 43% went to the capital and another 13% to Kyiv region. Porsche and Mercedes-Benz cars are in the highest demand in the luxury segment, accounting for 84% of all imported cars this year.
131 “luxury” cars were imported by Ukrainians from abroad in 5 months of 2025. This is 3.4 times less than in 5 months of last year – 448 cars. However, compared to 2021, the number of expensive cars increased by 42%.
A sharp increase in the number of cars that are additionally taxed occurred in 2023. Back then, 584 cars subject to the luxury tax were imported to Ukraine in 5 months.
Most of the cars came to Kyiv – 43% of the total number of newly imported cars in 2025. Another 13% went to Kyiv region and 9% to Odesa and Lviv regions.
47% of all cars are charged with electricity, and another 23% with electricity or gasoline. Premium gasoline cars take only third place: 19%.
63% of all cars imported to Ukraine that are subject to the luxury tax this year are Porsches. In particular, the Porsche Taycan and Porsche Cayenne E-hybrid are popular – 41% and 8% of all cars respectively.
Mercedes-Benz is in second place, with 21% of all cars. Mercedes-Benz s 450 and Mercedes-Benz s 580 4matic are the most popular among Ukrainians, accounting for 15% of the total number.
This year, the most expensive car was spotted in Kyiv – Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge at a price of USD 700 thousand. Also on our streets you can find Rolls-Royce Spectre, which costs USD 600 thousand.
Every year, the list of cars subject to transport tax is updated in Ukraine. Currently, there are 338 such models, but last year there were 468 more.
From January to April, owners of expensive cars paid UAH 87.2 million in tax. This is 12% or UAH 9.2 million more than in the same period last year. The highest number of taxpayers is expected to be in Kyiv – UAH 26.5 million.
This tax is paid by owners of cars manufactured no more than 5 years ago and costing more than UAH 3 million. Accordingly, the tax rate per premium car is UAH 25 thousand.
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