News Alert: Automotive Industry in Kazakhstan — September 2025
GRATA International specialists have prepared the September 2025 edition of the monthly News Alert: Automotive Industry in Kazakhstan.
This edition highlights the following updates and key developments in the Automotive Sector of Kazakhstan within September 2025:
Astana Motors and BYD concluded an agreement on electric buses producing in Kazakhstan
Astana Motors and BYD Auto Industry Co., Ltd concluded an agreement on industrial cooperation. Production of the first BYD B12 electric buses will begin in Kazakhstan in December 2025. Starting in 2026, there are plans to expand localization and technological processes. Astana Motors is responsible for organizing production, sales, and service, while BYD is responsible for technology, components, and certification support.
First official dealership for Korean brand Genesis opened in Kazakhstan
The flagship G90 Black and G90 Long Wheel Base sedans were unveiled for the first time at the opening. The G70 Shooting Brake, G80, GV70, GV80, and GV80 Coupe models are also available in the showroom. The brand is represented by Genesis Auto Kazakhstan, a distributor that is part of Astana Motors.
Astana Motors announced a price lowering for vehicles manufactured at its factory
The multi-brand Astana Motors Manufacturing Kazakhstan (AMMKZ) factory released its first batch of Chery, Changan, and Haval vehicles, which allowed to reduce prices at official distributors of the aforementioned brands by 7-15% on the relevant models starting September 16.
Ministry of Finance of the RK updates the rules for the CarGoRuqsat electronic queue
New rules for the CarGoRuqsat electronic queue were introduced in September: a deposit will be required when booking a slot, and priority corridors will be created for perishable and dangerous goods. According to the Ministry of Finance of the RK, these changes will simplify logistics and reduce the risk of delays at the border.
Court case against car dealership
In Uralsk city, a car dealership was ordered to refund the purchase price of a car and pay compensation of 20.6 million tenge, which exceeds the cost of the car by 2.8 million tenge. The court decision, contained in the materials of the Committee on Consumer Protection of the RK, emphasizes the importance of product quality and after-sales service.
Growth of the electric vehicle market
There are already almost 16,000 electric vehicles in Kazakhstan, which is ten times more than at the beginning of 2023. According to the Association of Kazakhstan Automotive Business (AKAB), half of the fleet is concentrated in Almaty city, with Chinese brands leading the way, and demand for hybrids growing even faster.
Cancellation of benefits for electric vehicles
From January 1, 2026, a 16% VAT will be introduced on the import of electric vehicles into Kazakhstan, and the Eurasian Economic Commission's benefit will cease to apply. At the same time, customs duties for individuals will remain at zero in accordance with World Trade Organization rules, but vehicles may only be used for personal purposes without the right to resell them outside the country.
Chinese auto giant Sinotruk builds factory in Kazakhstan
Sinotruk is building a factory in Saran, a city in the Karaganda region, officially entering the Kazakhstan market and turning the city into a new industrial hub. There will be produced HOWO trucks.
First stamping plant of body parts launches in Kazakhstan
QazTehna, a company from Kazakhstan, is launching the country's first stamping plant of body parts for Yutong buses in Saran city, with subsequent expansion to new models and HOWO commercial vehicles.
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