What EV incentives does Russia offer for imported Chinese EVs? (2026)
Russia currently offers: Growing EV interest, with cold-climate range a key consideration for buyers. (Cold-climate range noted.)
This sits on top of a base import regime of Duty + recycling fee + 20% VAT, which together determines your real landed price. EV incentives change frequently and often differ by region or state within a country, so treat the summary above as a 2026 reference point and confirm the current scheme for your specific case before you order.
For the full incentive, duty and VAT picture for Russia, see the Russia import guide and price a model with the landed-cost calculator.
Which models benefit most: three low-cost options to price
Because these incentives apply on top of the base import costs, the biggest effective savings land on budget models. Three affordable Chinese EVs you can price to Russia today:
- Changan Benni E-Star — landed from $10,709
- Changan Qiyuan Lumin — landed from $12,511
- Aishang A100C — landed from $12,933
Open any link to see its landed cost with the incentive-adjusted figures for Russia.