Despite a slight drop in the month of May, the first half of the year has been a success in the commercialization of electric vehicles in Chile.
According to figures from the National Automotive Association of Chile (ANAC), a total of 601 electrified cars were sold between January and May, which implies a 35.7% jump compared to the same period in 2022.
In May, the sale of zero or low-emission cars registered a 22.9% decrease and 585 vehicles were registered with this type of engine.
With respect to heavy vehicles, electric buses accumulated 955 units sold in the first five months of this year with an increase of 1,668%, compared to 2022.
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Still a Long Way to Go
Although the figures are encouraging, ANAC insists that conditions and clear regulations still need to be in place to massify electric mobility in the country.
“After the announcement of an Electromobility Law 2.0 made by the Government, ANAC believes it is necessary to work on a public-private strategy to promote electromobility, which considers investments in charging infrastructure and a focused generation of incentives for end users,” says the guild.
They also referred to the interoperability regulation and argued that it is key to highlight the new requirements to be met by those wishing to implement public charging stations in Chile, which seem to be in line with the problems already faced by other countries that are at the forefront of electromobility”.
“It is crucial to anticipate these problems and take measures, starting by seeking to incentivize the public charging network to become more expansive,” concluded the guild.
Latam Mobility in Chile
As one of the key players in the region in building the largest sustainable community in Latin America, Latam Mobility arrives in Chile on August 27 and 28 as part of the Mobility and Sustainability Tour 2024.
The meeting will bring together leading personalities from the public sector and private companies, with the aim of offering their perspectives and a snapshot of the current sustainable mobility landscape in Latin America.
For participation information, please contact info@investinlatam.org
