In May, the Russian brand UMO made history by taking the top spot in…
In May, the Russian brand UMO made history by taking the top spot in new electric vehicle sales in Russia for the first time.
Consensus
- Russian brand UMO became the top seller of new electric cars in Russia in May
- UMO sold 233 electric cars in May, accounting for about 35% of all new electric car sales
- The total number of new electric cars sold in Russia in May was 680
- Sales in May 2026 were 13.5% lower than in May 2025
- Evolute ranked second with 120 units sold
- The UMO 5 crossover was the top-selling model in May with 233 units
- The city of St. Petersburg is considering eliminating the electric car tax until 2030
Points of divergence
- The total number of electric cars sold in May 2026 was 680, which is 13.5% lower than in May 2025 — kommersant
- The total number of electric cars sold in May 2026 was 680, which is 13.5% lower than in May 2025 — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- UMO electric cars ranked first in sales in Russia for the first time in May — Коммерсантъ
- UMO electric cars claimed first place in Russian sales in May — Ведомости