The Regional Government of O’Higgins, the Ministry of Energy and the Chilean Energy Sustainability Agency (AgenciaSE) carried out a successful test drive of available Astara Retail vehicles, within the framework of the “Mi Taxi Eléctrico O’Higgins” (My Electric Taxi O’Higgins) program.
The plan is an initiative financed by the Regional Government of O’Higgins and executed by the Ministry of Energy and AgenciaSE, which seeks to promote electromobility in the light transport segment, through the replacement of more than 152 internal combustion collective cabs with 100% electric technology in the region.
During the event, the potential beneficiaries had the opportunity to drive and learn about the technical and technological details of the Astara Retail models.
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The offer of the car for the region includes BYD Dolphin GS, Yuan Plus GL and Yuan Plus GS vehicles. In addition, other vehicles will be added soon.
It is important to note that the benefits of the program for the region include co-financing for the purchase of an electric vehicle, which varies between $12,000,000 and $16,000,000, depending on the autonomy of the vehicle, and the total financing of a residential charger (7kW), plus its installation.
The meeting was attended by the representative of Governor Pablo Silva, Luis Fuentes, Head of the Budget and Investment Division of the Regional Government; Claudio Martinez, Seremi of Energy; Ignacio Rivas, Head of the Sustainable Mobility and Green Hydrogen Area of the AgenciaSE; Mauricio Pascual, Commercial Manager of Astara Retail; and Daniel Montedónico, General Manager of Astara Retail.
Latam Mobility Lands in Chile
On August 27 and 28, Latam Mobility arrives in Santiago de Chile for its mobility meeting that seeks to boost development in the Southern Cone and the region.
It will be two days that will bring together leaders from the public and private sectors to discuss the prospects and developments that seek to massify sustainable mobility and electromobility.
For more information about participation click here.
