2026 is the year electric vehicles became mainstream in Argentina. The market now offers around 25 fully-electric models and 10+ plug-in hybrids, with major Chinese brands (BYD, GWM, Chery), European premium (Volvo, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche), and the local Coradir Tito.
Key segment: under USD 35,000 EVs:
- Coradir Tito (USD 18,000, 110 km range)
- BYD Dolphin Mini GL (USD 22,990, 280 km)
- Renault Kwid E-Tech (USD 24,500, 298 km)
- BYD Yuan Pro GL (USD 29,990, 380 km, SUV)
- BYD Atto 2 (USD 31,990, ~400 km, SUV)
- GWM Ora 03 (USD 32,500, ~400 km, retro design)
Charging infrastructure: ~250 public DC fast chargers, with YPF Ruta as the main network. Home charging via wallbox (USD 600 + install) remains the most common option. The Milei government opened a quota of 50,000 tariff-free imported EVs annually starting March 2026, and EVs are exempt from CABA's plate-based driving restrictions.
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