According to data from the Costa Rican Ministry of Environment and Energy, during 2022 more than 1,800 electric vehicles were registered, which meant an increase of more than 40% compared to 2021.
This year it is estimated that close to 5,000 will be imported, the highest figure in the last six years.
At the end of September, a total of 40,000 vehicles had entered the country, of which 4,000 are electric, or 10.2%, according to data from the Association of Vehicle and Machinery Importers.
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Alberto Antillón, Energy Director of the Ministry of Environment and Energy, assured that people are seeing the benefits of buying this type of cars with zero or low emissions.
2022 was a key year for Costa Rica with a significant increase, due to large investments and public policies that encouraged growth.
“Every day there are more models on the market and there is a good supply,” assured Carlos Aguilar, Executive Director of the Association of Vehicle and Machinery Importers.
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Promoting Actions
The Public Services Regulatory Authority (Aresep) recently announced a reduction in the rates for fast charging points for electric vehicles in Costa Rica.
This measure, which significantly reduces costs, represents a great positive impact on the purchasing power of citizens.
Aresep’s decision represents an ongoing effort to promote zero-emission mobility, thus benefiting the environment and the health of the population, while generating substantial economic savings for those who opt for electric mobility.
Following the measure, the Executive Director of the Costa Rican Electric Mobility Association (Asomove), Silvia Rojas, expressed the satisfaction of the community of electric vehicle users with this reduction in road charging rates.
Rojas highlighted how this measure translates into a relief for the family economy, both for those who use electric cars, bicycles and motorcycles, as well as for companies with fleets of electric vehicles.
