The real math of importing a car to Argentina (June 2026): a USD 16,000 FOB Chinese EV with zero tariff under the Milei regime becomes USD 24,881 final consumer price after IVA (21%), statistical tax (3%), nationalization, importer margin, and provincial stamps. Without the zero-tariff regime, the same car would cost USD 35,066 — a USD 10,185 difference (~30% more).
For a USD 60,000 European EV under the Mercosur-EU agreement (17.5% tariff), the final consumer price reaches approximately USD 120,325 due to internal tax progressivity and accumulated taxes.
Key takeaways:
- 40-60% of final price is taxes (IVA + internal tax + provincial stamps)
- Private import remains generally prohibited; cars must go through authorized businesses
- The Milei zero-tariff regime makes 2026 the best time in decades to buy an imported EV/PHEV
Read the full import cost breakdown in Spanish →
