For several years now, it has become increasingly common to see electric cars on the streets of our country. Initially, this industry made its debut in Chile with the arrival of the first hybrid cars, but today it is possible to see everything from small electric delivery vehicles to completely zero-emission passenger buses.

As announced by the government when it launched the National Electromobility Strategy in late 2021, by 2035 only 100% electric vehicles will be sold in Chile. Currently, there are more than 800 electric buses operating in the public transportation system, and another 1,000 will be added and begin operating within the next two years.

In the private sector, electromobility has rapidly gained ground. In 2021, more than 3,000 zero- or low-emission vehicles were sold, of which 556 were 100% electric vehicles.

This boom in zero-emission transportation is driven by a combination of factors: growing public concern about greenhouse gas emissions and the increasingly evident effects of climate change, along with rapid technological advances in the battery and electromobility industries. Today’s electric vehicles have greater range, and it is increasingly common to see charging infrastructure at gas stations and shopping centers. As a result, it is becoming progressively more attractive for Chilean consumers to purchase this type of vehicle, and thus, more and more manufacturers have emerged offering hybrid or 100% electric vehicles as part of their product lines.

AGF Team