Shahin Baghirov comments on new incentives for importing electric and hybrid vehicles

An assessment of import trends for hybrid and electric vehicles in Azerbaijan will be conducted at the end of 2026, Shahin Baghirov, Chairman of the State Customs Committee, Colonel-General of the Customs Service, said in an interview with Report News Agency and İctimai TV.

According to him, more than 68,000 hybrid vehicles and around 2,000 electric vehicles were imported into Azerbaijan in 2025. Import incentives applied to vehicles with engine capacities below 2,500 cc and a manufacturing age of up to three years.

The head of the State Customs Committee noted that during the first five months of this year, imports of electric vehicles into the country decreased by approximately half compared to the same period last year.

"The main reason is the expiration of the incentive period. In addition, citizens imported a sufficient number of vehicles last year while the incentives were in effect. Despite the decline in imports of such vehicles this year, more than 12 million manats in customs payments have been collected over the past five months," Baghirov said.

He added that imports may increase again at the next stage, but it is still impossible to predict the dynamics of future changes.

"We will revisit this issue at the end of the year and present a clearer picture," the head of the State Customs Committee said.

The full interview is available here.