Armenia EV quota 91% used: dealers hold 940 slots

Armenia's zero-duty EV quota is 91% used, which means dealers now race for paperwork, not price. Two documents decide entry: a manufacturer authorisation and a closed repair station. Only a few percentage points remain, and whoever files first takes the slot.

Here is how the pool is built. The EAEU pool for electric passenger cars in Armenia holds 20,000 units, up from 15,000 after 5,000 were added. Of that, 4,500 units go to individuals and parties without a manufacturer deal, and only 500 to firms with direct authorisation.

The numbers: 18,221 units were imported in January-September 2026, and 91% was gone by 3 October. Individuals took 15,661 units, dealers only 2,560. Remaining room is 839 units for individuals and 940 for dealers. Duty gaps are measured on CIF, so they hit landed cost directly.

Two things hit importers. The zero rate covers only EAEU codes 8703 80 000 3 and 8703 80 000 5; outside that list the EAEU tariff applies, set by HS classification and CIF valuation. And zero duty excludes import-stage VAT, so quote it separately in your landed cost.

Move in three steps: request the manufacturer warranty and after-sales commitment, the software documents and the repair station certificate; have your broker confirm the HS code against the duty-free list; then lock declared value and delivery dates into the contract. For a landed-cost and quota check, send the VIN and specification list.

What are the main vehicle models exported from China?
Sedans, SUVs, pickups and new-energy (BEV/PHEV) models. Available brands and stock shift with demand; EZ Auto sources to order and matches left/right-hand drive and emission standards to your country instead of holding inventory.

How is used-car condition assured for export?
Before shipping, EZ Auto arranges third-party inspection — body, chassis, engine bay, paint thickness and accident history — with 50+ photos and a video report. You pay and ship only after confirmation.

Left-hand or right-hand drive — which to choose?
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What differs when exporting NEVs vs fuel vehicles?
NEVs require attention to battery compliance, transport safety and local charging standards; fuel vehicles focus on emission and fuel-economy certification. EZ Auto matches models to each destination's import criteria without mixing standards.

Do exported vehicles need modifications?
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This article is published by EZ Auto. EZ Auto (Cheyixing Automobile Import & Export) specializes in exporting Chinese vehicles — new, used and parts — serving Latin America, Central Asia & CIS, Africa, the Middle East and the EU, with order-based sourcing, inspection with photo report, export documentation and ocean freight in one place.