Russia’s Atom EV Reaches First Buyers

Russia’s Atom electric vehicle has reached its first customers, with deliveries beginning for buyers who made early reservations. For developer Kama, the project has moved beyond presentations and preorders to its first vehicles in private ownership.

Deliveries began on July 16 and are scheduled to continue through October 15. The company plans to hand over several thousand vehicles by the end of 2026. Atom is currently available to order, with deliveries expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Before receiving their cars, customers can take a test drive. Vehicles are being handed over at Kama’s engineering center and dedicated delivery points, or shipped directly to customers' homes.

Atom delivery locations and service network

For the Russian electric-vehicle project, the rollout is also a practical test. The market already includes local models such as Evolute and Moskvich 3e, alongside imported electric cars that continue to meet a significant share of demand in major cities.

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Atom is positioning itself not only as another urban EV, but as a product supported by its own purchase and service infrastructure. For buyers in Russia, questions about maintenance, charging and warranty support can be as important as range and acceleration.

Kama has announced preparations for a service network in:

• Moscow
• St. Petersburg
• Kazan
• Naberezhnye Chelny
• Yekaterinburg
• Krasnodar
• Sochi
• Kaliningrad

This network allows deliveries to begin across several major cities rather than from a single location.

From prototypes to production deliveries

Atom has been under discussion for several years. For Kama, it is one of Russia’s most prominent electric-vehicle projects, and the start of customer deliveries marks the first major test of both the market and the company’s execution.

Until now, the project had been defined by prototypes, announcements and early reservations. The next phase will test logistics, service procedures and feedback from owners comparing the company’s promises with the car’s day-to-day performance.

The delivery schedule through October 15 will show whether Kama can maintain its pace through the autumn. If it does, several thousand Atom vehicles could be on the road by the end of the year, giving the project a reputation based on customer cars rather than prototypes.