Vehicle Demand in Georgia's Auto Market – From Policy Transition to the Window of Opportunity for Chinese Brands
Georgia's April 2026 excise tax policy triples rates for vehicles over 6 years old, with pure EVs exempt, driving shift to new and NEV markets. Chinese brands rising fast with BYD, Chery, Geely, Zeekr, XPeng entering. 5,216 EVs imported in first 8 months of 2025. Georgia re-exported 111,600 vehicles in 2025, with Iran re-exports up 1,000 times in H1 2026. LHZ Auto Georgia matches policy shifts with deep customization, TIR delivery in 12-15 days with clearance.