Uzbekistan’s car market sees Chevrolet slump as electric vehicles gain traction

Uzbekistan’s automotive market has been undergoing significant transformation in recent years. According to data provided by Uzavtosanoat, a total of 296,331 vehicles were sold by official dealers across the country in the first nine months of 2025 – a decrease of 2.3% (or 7,042 units) compared to the same period last year. The decline was mainly attributed to reduced sales of Chevrolet models.

Between January and September this year, demand fell for seven of the ten models produced by UzAuto Motors. Only the Damas, Labo, and Malibu models recorded sales growth. The rise in Malibu sales is believed to be linked to additional purchases by government agencies. Overall, UzAuto Motors’ market share fell from 89.4% to 82.7% during the reporting period.

The Kia Sonet became the most-sold non-Chevrolet model in Uzbekistan, with sales rising fourfold compared to the same period last year. At the same time, demand for Kia’s higher-end models saw a noticeable decline.

Other brands are also gaining popularity among Uzbek consumers. ADM Jizzakh, which assembles Kia, Chery, and Haval vehicles, increased its market share from 6.5% to 11.1%, with total sales rising from 19,766 to 32,987 units.

Meanwhile, BYD expanded its market share from 3.8% to 5.7%, boosting its sales volume from 11,580 to 16,846 units.