Hans Lampe
Journalist · Energía Futura
Articles by Hans Lampe
Antofagasta adds seven electric buses on route 114 and expects 27 more with 924 million pesos from the regional government
The Antofagasta Regional Government delivered seven electric buses to route 114, funded with more than 924 million Chilean pesos from the Renueva Tu Micro program. The city now has 28 electric buses, expects 27 more, and the government is looking at Calama and Tocopilla.
Electric bike in Chile: prices, range, charging cost and which one to choose
An electric bike costs from about CLP 600,000 (folding) to more than CLP 1.5 million (city bike with a 500 Wh battery) in Chile, and a full charge costs between CLP 110 and 150. Prices by type, real-world range, what Chile's road-sharing law requires and how to look after the battery.
Electric scooter: prices in Chile, range, charging cost and what the law says
An adult electric scooter costs between CLP 185,000 and 430,000 at Chilean retailers, and charging a 221 Wh battery costs about CLP 66. Prices, real-world range, monthly running cost and what Chile's road-sharing law requires: 250 W, 25 km/h, bike lane and helmet.
Chile electric and plug-in hybrid car sales jump 144.6% in 2026 to 6.3% of the market
Between January and September 2026, Chile sold 14,837 electric and plug-in hybrid cars, 144.6% more than in 2025, according to ANAC. Tesla leads battery electrics and Changan leads plug-in hybrids, while rising fuel prices drive demand.
University of Chile launches mining electromobility project with Codelco, Antofagasta Minerals and MCI
The University of Chile launched a three-year project to redesign mines around electric fleets, funded by M.C. Inversiones (Mitsubishi Corporation) with Codelco and Antofagasta Minerals as partners. Diesel is 93% of the fuels used by Chile's copper mining.
The largest electric ship in the world 2026: ranking of the biggest battery-powered ships
The largest electric ship in the world is Buquebus' China Zorrilla: 130 metres, more than 40 MWh of batteries and 2,100 passengers between Buenos Aires and Colonia. Ranking of the biggest battery ships, the case of the 50 MWh Chinese container ship and what exists in Chile.
Gasoline prices in Latin America 2026: country ranking and where Chile stands
Uruguay has the most expensive gasoline in Latin America, US$2.25 per litre, and Bolivia the cheapest, US$0.60. Chile ranks sixth at US$1.53, above the world average (US$1.47), according to GlobalPetrolPrices as of 19 October 2026. Gasoline and diesel ranking.
Chile fuel prices rise today: diesel up CLP 91.5 per litre and CLP 401 since July
ENAP confirmed a fifth straight fuel price increase in Chile: from Thursday 22 October, gasoline rises CLP 41.3 per litre, diesel CLP 91.5 and kerosene CLP 24.8. Diesel is now above its price after the March fuel shock.
Iquique and Alto Hospicio, in Chile, to get 18 electric taxis under a CLP 500 million Collahuasi Foundation agreement
A CLP 500 million agreement between the Collahuasi Foundation and Chile's Energy Sustainability Agency will fund 18 electric taxis, 18 home chargers and a fast charger of at least 50 kW in Iquique and Alto Hospicio. Work starts in January 2027.
Chile's new bus sales fall 68% in 2026 after RED's record year for electric buses
Sales of new buses in Chile fell 68% between January and September 2026, according to ANAC, and city buses dropped 75%. The comparison is with 2025, the record year for electric buses in Santiago's RED system.
Electric car sales by country 2026: world ranking and where Chile stands
More than 20 million electric cars were sold worldwide in 2025, one in four new cars, according to the IEA. China sold over 13 million. Ranking of countries by sales and market share, and where Chile stands.
IEA expects global oil demand to fall by 2.6 million barrels per day in 2026
The International Energy Agency expects oil demand to fall by 2.6 million barrels per day in 2026 because of the war in the Persian Gulf, and is speeding up the release of 20 million barrels of diesel.
HyLog Biobío: ten green hydrogen trucks and a Talcahuano station to link Santiago and Concepción
Marval and the University of Concepción formalized HyLog Biobío, a US$9.37 million project backed by Corfo: a 350 tonne-per-year hydrogen station in Talcahuano and ten trucks with a 700 km range.
Best-selling electric cars in Chile 2026: model and brand ranking according to ANAC
The Tesla Model Y is Chile's best-selling electric car in 2026, with 1,082 units through August, followed by the Model 3 and the Volvo EX30. Full ranking of battery electric and plug-in hybrid models, brands and prices.
Chile's diesel price set to rise CLP 90 per litre on October 22, adding up to a CLP 400 increase since July
Economists expect diesel in Chile to rise about CLP 90 per litre and gasoline about CLP 41 on Thursday, October 22. It would be the fifth straight increase. Figures, causes and what it means for fleets and trucks.
Cheapest hybrid cars in Chile 2026: list prices and what type of hybrid each one is
The cheapest hybrid car in Chile starts at CLP 13,690,000 (Suzuki Dzire, mild hybrid). Price ranking of full hybrids, mild hybrids and plug-ins in 2026, and how many are sold.
Chinese electric cars in Chile: brands, models, prices and sales in 2026
Chinese brands sell 44% of fully electric cars and 86% of plug-in hybrids in Chile in 2026, according to ANAC figures. Brand ranking, best-selling models and prices.
Electric car prices in Chile 2026: the cheapest models, one by one
The cheapest electric car in Chile costs CLP 13,990,000. The 20 most affordable models with list price, range and how much it costs to charge them.