
ArmInfo. Armenia has been granted the right to import an additional 5,000 electric vehicles duty-free from third countries. The Armenian government approved the relevant decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission during its cabinet meeting on August 20.
According to the explanatory note of the draft decision, under this resolution, Armenia has been allocated a tariff quota to import another 5,000 electric vehicles for 2026, applying a zero-rate import customs duty.
Of the total volume of imported electric vehicles: 4,500 units are allocated for individuals, individual entrepreneurs, and legal entities that do not hold a direct dealership or distribution agreement with the auto manufacturer, up to 500 units are permitted for legal entities and individual entrepreneurs holding a direct dealership or distribution agreement with the automaker. (Note: The regulations require strict documentation).
To complete the import, required documentation includes: a document confirming the obligation to provide factory warranty and post-warranty maintenance issued by the auto manufacturer, a document confirming the obligation to provide factory software supplied by the manufacturer and documents confirming the availability of a dedicated closed maintenance station (such as a certificate of ownership or lease agreement, along with photographs).