{"id":65701,"date":"2026-05-21T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/?p=65701"},"modified":"2026-05-18T10:30:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T15:30:59","slug":"chile-pushes-toward-4400-electric-buses-la-araucania-launches-massive-tender-to-renew-its-fleet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/en\/chile-pushes-toward-4400-electric-buses-la-araucania-launches-massive-tender-to-renew-its-fleet\/","title":{"rendered":"Chile pushes toward 4,400 electric buses: La Araucan\u00eda launches massive tender to renew its fleet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Regional Government of <strong>La Araucan\u00eda<\/strong> in Chile has taken a <strong>historic step toward decarbonizing public transit<\/strong> with the launch of an ambitious fleet renewal program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gorearaucania.cl\/noticias\/2026-04-28\/gobierno-regional-lanza-programa-para-modernizar-transporte-publico-y-no-depender-de-combustibles-fosiles\">initiative<\/a><\/strong>, which involves an investment of over <strong>9 billion Chilean pesos<\/strong>, aims to replace internal combustion vehicles with <strong>modern, safe, zero-emission electric buses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This project, carried out in coordination with the <strong>Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications<\/strong>, is part of a national plan that aims to put <strong>4,400 electric buses on the road during 2026<\/strong> \u2013 which would represent roughly <strong>68% of the Red Movilidad system fleet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You may also be interested in | <a href=\"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/en\/expansion-electric-vehicle-colombia-xpeng-inchcape-byd\/\">Expansion of Electric Vehicle Offering in Colombia: Xpeng Lands through Inchcape and BYD Projects Over 11,000 Sales<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-technological-leap-for-the-southern-macrozone\"><strong>Technological Leap for the Southern Macrozone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Special Program for the Renewal of Electric Buses, Minibuses, Trolleybuses and Taxibuses 2026-2027<\/strong> is aimed at owners and operators of major public transit services \u2013 both urban and rural \u2013 throughout the <strong>La Araucan\u00eda<\/strong> region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The measure responds to the <strong>urgent need to modernize an aging, polluting fleet<\/strong>, replacing old diesel\u2011burners with zero\u2011emission technology that <strong>drastically cuts the carbon footprint<\/strong> and improves residents&#8217; quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program doesn&#8217;t just cover the purchase of new units. It also requires <strong>scrapping old vehicles<\/strong> as an indispensable condition, guaranteeing that obsolete buses are <strong>permanently removed<\/strong> from the transit system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This ensures a real reduction in polluting emissions and a <strong>much better ride for passengers<\/strong> \u2013 with quieter, more accessible, and more reliable buses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;This program is a concrete sign of how we are investing regional resources to improve an essential service for thousands of families. We&#8217;re not just renewing buses \u2013 <strong>we are raising the standard of public transit in La Araucan\u00eda<\/strong>,&#8221; said regional governor <strong>Ren\u00e9 Saffirio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Saffirio<\/strong> also emphasized the environmental commitment: &#8220;There&#8217;s also a commitment to the environment here. We want <strong>cleaner, more efficient transportation<\/strong> that meets the current needs of our region.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chile-180526-b.jpg\" alt=\"Chile\" class=\"wp-image-65553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chile-180526-b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/latamobility.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chile-180526-b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/latamobility.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chile-180526-b-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/latamobility.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Chile-180526-b-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Araucan\u00eda Noticias<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-incentives-and-application-conditions\"><strong>Incentives and Application Conditions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program includes <strong>differentiated economic incentives<\/strong>, with amounts varying depending on the type of conventional bus being retired and the specs of the electric bus replacing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Extra benefits are added for complying with the <strong>Red standard<\/strong> and universal accessibility criteria \u2013 promoting more inclusive public transit for <strong>older adults, people with reduced mobility, and rural communities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications will be accepted until <strong>July 27, 2026<\/strong>, and must be submitted in person at the Regional Secretariat of the Ministry of Transport, located at <strong>Claro Solar 950, 7th floor, office 701, Temuco, Chile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Results will be published starting <strong>October 28, 2026<\/strong> on the institutional website of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gorearaucania.cl\/noticias\/2026-04-28\/gobierno-regional-lanza-programa-para-modernizar-transporte-publico-y-no-depender-de-combustibles-fosiles\">Regional Government of La Araucan\u00eda<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Minister of Transport and Telecommunications, <strong>Rodrigo Lagos<\/strong>, highlighted the project&#8217;s strategic value in the national electromobility push. &#8220;Improving public transportation means <strong>improving people&#8217;s quality of life<\/strong>. Furthermore, in the current context, we are moving toward a system that depends less on fossil fuels \u2013 cleaner and with lower emissions.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-la-araucania-joins-the-national-plan\"><strong>La Araucan\u00eda Joins the National Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This regional initiative is part of a <strong>broader national strategy<\/strong> to position <strong>Chile<\/strong> as a world leader in electric public transit (outside of China).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Red Movilidad<\/strong> system has grown exponentially in recent years. According to official data, the fleet went from <strong>922 electric buses in 2022 to 4,088 units in February 2026<\/strong>, and is projected to reach <strong>4,400 electric buses during 2026<\/strong> \u2013 a figure equal to roughly <strong>68% of the entire system fleet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Metropolitan Region of Chile, more than <strong>3,400 electric buses<\/strong> are already running, supplied by manufacturers such as <strong>BYD<\/strong>, <strong>Foton<\/strong>, <strong>Zhongtong<\/strong>, and <strong>Yutong<\/strong>. The massive 2023\u20112024 tender added <strong>1,267 new units<\/strong>, awarded to operators like <strong>Voy Santiago<\/strong>, <strong>Empresa de Inversiones Gran Am\u00e9ricas<\/strong>, and <strong>Consorcio Conecta<\/strong>, with strong participation from <strong>Copec Voltex<\/strong> in building electric terminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, <strong>La Araucan\u00eda<\/strong> is stepping up with a program that not only renews the fleet but also lays the groundwork for a <strong>sustainable, equitable, and decentralized mobility model<\/strong> \u2013 one that can be replicated in other regions of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-conversation-continues\">The Conversation Continues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through its stops in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/en\/summit\/latam-mobility-mexico-2026-en\/\">Mexico City<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/en\/summit\/latam-mobility-colombia-2026\/\">Colombia<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/en\/summit\/latam-mobility-conosur-2026-en\/\">Chile<\/a><\/strong>,<strong>Latam Mobility<\/strong> will continue to promote a collaborative approach to <strong>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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.link\/ekvh7n\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gira-IIL.jpg-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gira-IIL.jpg-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/latamobility.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gira-IIL.jpg-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/latamobility.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gira-IIL.jpg-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/latamobility.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gira-IIL.jpg-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/latamobility.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gira-IIL.jpg-2048x1153.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/latamobility.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gira-IIL.jpg-600x338.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Regional Government of La Araucan\u00eda in Chile has taken a historic step toward decarbonizing public transit with the launch of an ambitious fleet renewal program. 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