Azerbaijan's Electrification Wave – Chinese Brand Opportunities Under Tax-Exempt Policy
Azerbaijan exempts pure EVs from VAT effective 2026, with 0% EV import tariffs vs 15% for hybrids. BYD has a local assembly plant in Sumgait with 300 electric buses delivered and 600+ operating in Baku. Azerbaijan signed a charging network agreement with Kazakhstan. Chinese brands account for 68% of new car sales. LHZ Auto Azerbaijan provides B2B bulk export of pure electric, hybrid, and fuel vehicles with TIR delivery in 12-15 days including customs clearance.
