{"id":65286,"date":"2026-05-15T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/?p=65286"},"modified":"2026-05-11T12:50:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T17:50:40","slug":"expansion-electric-vehicle-colombia-xpeng-inchcape-byd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/en\/expansion-electric-vehicle-colombia-xpeng-inchcape-byd\/","title":{"rendered":"Expansion of Electric Vehicle Offering in Colombia: Xpeng Lands through Inchcape and BYD Projects Over 11,000 Sales"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The electric vehicle market in Colombia <\/strong>is getting a new boost from the Inchcape Group<\/strong> with the arrival of Xpeng<\/strong> \u2014 a brand from the Asian giant that officially landed in the country with two models: the G6 SUV<\/strong> and the G9 SUV<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This launch<\/a><\/strong> comes amid strong growth, where the sector leader, BYD<\/strong>, projects it will exceed 11,000 units sold during 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The commercial offensive of Chinese brands is backed by a favorable regulatory framework: buyers of electrified vehicles in Colombia benefit from financial incentives such as preferential interest rates ranging from 12% to 16%<\/strong> (compared to 26.5% for gas cars), plus a reduced VAT of 5%<\/strong> instead of the general 19%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might also be interested in |<\/strong> The Automotive Sector in Colombia is Accelerating: Electric Vehicles Grow More than 300% and Tesla is Already the Third Best\u2011selling Brand in the Country<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Xpeng<\/strong> \u2014 founded in 2014 and known for its focus on developing its own software, permanent connectivity, and over\u2011the\u2011air updates \u2014 begins its journey in the tenth Latin American market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The company offers a complete digital ecosystem<\/strong>, where the vehicle functions as a platform that updates wirelessly (Over The Air, OTA<\/strong>), without needing to visit the shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the heart of its strategy is the Xpilot 2.5 driver assistance system<\/strong>, available as standard on both models: a platform that integrates 360\u00b0 vision cameras and a network of more than 14 sensors that enable features such as adaptive cruise control, lane centering, vehicle tracking, automatic emergency braking, fatigue detection, and advanced self\u2011parking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It also includes Dashcam<\/strong> and Sentry Mode<\/strong> functions for vehicle surveillance when parked. Connectivity extends to a mobile app that allows a digital key, remote climate control, charge monitoring, and remote parking maneuvering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nicol\u00e1s Mu\u00f1oz<\/strong>, Brand Manager of Xpeng in Colombia, stated: “The Colombian market is entering a new stage of smart mobility adoption, where users no longer only compare range or power, but also digital experience, useful technology, connectivity, and usage costs over time.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n While Xpeng<\/strong> takes its first steps, the current leader of the electrified segment in Colombia, BYD<\/strong>, is maintaining an aggressive expansion strategy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to industry figures, the Chinese brand achieved a market share of over 52%<\/strong> of electric and plug\u2011in hybrid cars in the country in 2025, and projects to close 2026 with sales exceeding 11,000 units<\/strong> \u2014 strengthening its offering of 100% electric models (such as the Seal<\/strong>, Dolphin Mini<\/strong>, and Yuan Plus<\/strong>) and its plug\u2011in hybrid line (such as the Song Plus DM\u2011i<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to data from the National Single Transit Registry (RUNT)<\/strong> , BYD<\/strong> has already registered 2,677 vehicles in the first quarter of 2026<\/strong>, ranking as the second best\u2011selling electric manufacturer in Colombia \u2014 very close to Tesla<\/strong>, which reached 2,767 units in the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The company expects to maintain its growth rate, driven by the expansion of its dealer network and a greater supply of green financing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The growth of brands such as Xpeng<\/strong> and BYD<\/strong> is supported by the incentives that the Colombian government grants to sustainable mobility. The Economic Growth Law<\/strong> and the policies of the Ministry of Finance<\/strong> establish a series of benefits for buyers of electric vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, a Value Added Tax (VAT) reduction<\/strong> applies \u2014 dropping from the general 19% to 5% for 100% electric vehicles. The tax discount significantly lowers the final purchase price<\/strong> of units such as the G6 Air (savings of approximately 20 million pesos).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, the financial sector offers preferential interest rates<\/strong> for purchasing these vehicles. While a loan for a gas car can have an effective annual rate of around 26.5%, banking entities allied with brands like BYD<\/strong> or financiers such as Mazda Financiera<\/strong> and Bancolombia<\/strong> offer green loans with rates ranging between 12% and 16% \u2014 significantly reducing the total financial cost of the credit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These incentives are added to other advantages such as exemption from the 5% purchase tax, a 70% discount on fuel<\/strong> (compared to gasoline), and reductions in the mandatory traffic accident insurance (SOAT<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n “The arrival of Xpeng <\/strong>represents another step in consolidating the Inchcape Group <\/strong>as a leader in the Colombian automotive sector, hand in hand with top\u2011tier partners that deeply understand the challenges and opportunities of the Colombian market.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n H\u00e9ctor Corredor<\/strong>, Managing Director of the North Andean Cluster of the Inchcape Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n As the crowning touch to this period of unprecedented growth in the sustainable mobility sector, Colombia is preparing to host one of the most important events in the region: Latam Mobility Colombia 2026<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 the leading meeting on decarbonization and electric mobility in Latin America \u2014 which will take place on June 10 and 11<\/strong> at the emblematic Orquideorama of the Medell\u00edn Botanical Garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This year, the event will have more than 1,000 attendees<\/strong> and will feature Costa Rica<\/strong> as the guest country of honor, strengthening regional cooperation around clean technologies and the energy transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The summit will bring together the main players in the ecosystem: from manufacturers and assemblers to charging infrastructure operators, corporate fleets, government entities, and investment funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\nXpeng Bets on Technology and AI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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