{"id":58559,"date":"2026-02-16T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/?p=58559"},"modified":"2026-02-09T17:16:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T22:16:49","slug":"historic-growth-of-electric-vehicles-in-colombia-consumers-preferred-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/en\/historic-growth-of-electric-vehicles-in-colombia-consumers-preferred-models\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic Growth of Electric Vehicles in Colombia: Consumers’ Preferred Models"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The automotive market in Colombia <\/strong>closed January 2026 with notable growth in the adoption of electric vehicles, a segment that continues to gain market share despite its still modest relative volume compared to the total market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the latest Vehicle Registration Report<\/strong> published<\/a><\/strong> by Fenalco <\/strong>and ANDI<\/strong>, 1,758 pure electric vehicles were registered in January, representing an 82% increase over the same month in 2025, a boost that reaffirms the sustainable mobility trend that began in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may also be interested in<\/strong> | Report: A Massive Transition to Electric Vehicles Could Prevent Emissions Equivalent to Those of the United States or India<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The increase in electric vehicle registrations in January 2026 not only reflects greater penetration of this technology in Colombia<\/strong>, but also a market that is diversifying with more models and brands available to consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the figure of 1,758 units<\/strong> may seem modest compared to the total number of new vehicles registered, the percentage growth is significant and far exceeds the pace of the overall automotive market, which also showed solid performance at the beginning of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This momentum in clean technologies is accompanied by greater recognition of the environmental and economic benefits of electric vehicles<\/strong>, as well as the progressive expansion of incentives and programs that facilitate their acquisition by individuals and companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Analysis<\/a><\/strong> of sales behavior also reveals which electric models caught the attention of Colombian buyers at the beginning of 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to market data compiled by specialized media from official statistics, among the 100% electric vehicles with the highest number of registrations in January are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alongside these, other electric vehicles that appear among the most registered models include the GAC Aion V, the Chevrolet Captiva EV, the Deepal S05, the BYD Sealion, <\/strong>and the GAC Aion UT<\/strong>, each with dozens of units registered during the month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The presence of several electric SUVs and urban hatchbacks among the best sellers shows that Colombian consumers are opting for versatile electric vehicles<\/strong> that are suitable for both urban use and interurban travel, thus consolidating the trend towards cleaner mobility in different market segments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This growth in electric vehicles in Colombia <\/strong>is due to several converging factors: a wider range of models, greater consumer knowledge and confidence, current tax and tariff incentives, and a regulatory and public policy environment<\/strong> that favors vehicle electrification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All of this has allowed alternative technologies such as electric and hybrid vehicles to gain ground over traditional gasoline and diesel engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although the absolute volume of electric vehicles is still lower than that of conventional or hybrid cars, their year-on-year growth of 82%<\/strong> in January this year confirms that this segment is no longer marginal<\/strong> and is emerging as one of the pillars of the future of light transport in Colombia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With a positive start to the year in both the electric segment and the automotive market in general, industry projections indicate that demand will continue its upward trend through 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trade associations such as Fenalco <\/strong>and ANDI <\/strong>have reaffirmed their expectation that the new vehicle market will remain dynamic, driven by greater availability of electric models, improved charging infrastructure, and growing adoption by consumers and businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the range of electric vehicles diversifies and consumers become more familiar with these technologies, electric vehicles are expected to account for an increasing proportion of new registrations in Colombia, confirming the transition towards more sustainable and efficient mobility in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rather than ambitious announcements, 2026 will be a year for measuring results. Electric and low-emission mobility will no longer be evaluated by the number of pilot projects but will be judged by its ability to operate at scale, reduce real emissions, and improve the quality of urban life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Latin America, the challenge will be to capitalize on its experience in electric public transportation, close infrastructure gaps, and build stable policies<\/strong> that allow the transition to be not only green but also inclusive and economically viable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the 2026 Tour<\/strong>, Latam Mobility<\/strong> reaffirms its commitment to building a regional agenda that connects vision, public policy, innovation, and the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Through its stops in Monterrey<\/a><\/strong> and Mexico City<\/a><\/strong>, Brazil<\/a><\/strong>, Colombia<\/a><\/strong>, and Chile<\/a><\/strong>, the platform will continue to promote a collaborative approach to accelerate the transition to cleaner, more efficient, and more inclusive transportation systems<\/strong>, positioning Latin America as a relevant player in sustainable mobility at the global level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Be part of the movement that is accelerating Latin America\u2019s energy and urban transformation. If you would like to learn more about how to participate and positioning options, click here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The automotive market in Colombia closed January 2026 with notable growth in the adoption of electric vehicles, a segment that continues to gain market share despite its still modest relative volume compared to the total market. According to the latest Vehicle Registration Report published by Fenalco and ANDI, 1,758 pure electric vehicles were registered in…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":58554,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2054],"tags":[3509,1517,3510,3504],"class_list":["post-58559","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-electric-mobility","tag-andi","tag-colombia-2","tag-fenalco","tag-report"],"yoast_head":"\nFigures Confirming Electromobility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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