As of July 1, 2025, there are approximately 15,8 thousand units fully electric cars - almost ten times more than at the beginning of 2023. The fleet is extremely young: about 90,5% (share of the total number) under three years old, still 9,1% cars - from three to ten years, and only 0,4% units over ten years old. The park's geography shows a clear concentration: in the city Almaty accounts for more than half of the park, followed by Astana (11,9%) and Almaty region (5,6%). These areas have a more developed infrastructure of electric charging stations than other areas, ensuring convenience and accessibility for electric vehicle owners. Among brands, the dominant ones are Chinese ZEEKR (27,3% share), BYD (18,7%), and HONGQI (10%); among models, the leading ones are the ZEEKR 001, HONGQI E-QM5, and ZEEKR X.
The dynamics of registrations shows that 2023 was the peak year for the number of initial registrations of electric vehicles - their number reached 4,4 thousand unitsDemand was stimulated by several factors: the introduction of a preferential tariff on the import of electric vehicles into Kazakhstan, established by the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (the program has been extended until December 31, 2025); an expanded supply of more affordable electric vehicle models; improved charging infrastructure; and rising fuel prices. In 2024, the number of initial registrations fell to 2,7 thousand units, What's on 38,5% less than the year before. In 2025, a reverse trend was observed: in the first seven months alone, 2,7 thousand. new electric vehicles. The share of sales through official dealerships amounted to almost 37% in 2024 and around 26% in the first 7 months of 2025. Brands such as BYD have officially entered the market since 2025, ZEEKR since the end of 2023, and others. Despite the growth in official sales, the market remains largely "gray."
Most new registrations are for young vehicles: the share of electric vehicles in the "up to 3 years old" category for January-July 2025 was 99%, indicating an influx of practically new vehicles. Geographically, the market is concentrated in large cities, with Almaty remaining the key hub, accounting for the bulk of both the vehicle fleet and primary demand. Chinese brands are making the largest contribution to the market: their share of new registrations for the first seven months of 2025 reached 88%. This is reflected in the list of leaders by brand and model. The top three included BYD (964 units), HONGQI (702 units), and ZEEKR (409 units). Among models, the HONGQI E-QM5 holds the top spot, accounting for 700 new registrations.
Hybrid vehicles are growing at a similar rate to electric vehicles. Initial registrations have increased by 1,7 thousand units in 2023 to 5,7 тыс. in 2024 (+ 232 %), and in the first seven months of 2025 they have already reached 6,4 thousand carsThe segment leaders in 2025 were Chinese brands Lixiang, BYD, and DEEPAL, which are actively increasing their market share thanks to aggressive pricing policies and a wide range of models. However, traditional Japanese manufacturers Toyota and Lexus, whose reputation for reliability and fuel efficiency continues to drive demand, are also confidently holding their own. The Lixiang L7 model led the way in terms of initial registrations for the first seven months of 2025.815For buyers, hybrids offer a kind of "golden mean": they reduce fuel consumption and emissions while remaining independent of the charging infrastructure.