Comparing data for the 10 most popular electric cars from January-June 2024 and 2025, the Tesla Model 3 posted the most significant price drop, making it the most sought-after EV in the country.
The model’s average price fell by HUF 2.7 million year-on-year, a 16.7% decrease, while interest nearly tripled. The Model 3 received 22,600 inquiries in H1 2025, with 2,800 active listings.
The average unit had 110,000 km mileage and was 4.6 years old.
The previous market leader, BMW’s i-Series, slipped to second place but remained popular with 11,850 inquiries and 1,650 listings.
These vehicles had lower mileage, 67,000 km on average, and saw a modest price rise of 2.9% to an average HUF 9.6 mln, driven by the introduction of newer models like the i4, i5, and i7.
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