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Electric Mobility

Electric cars, buses and fleets in Chile.

Electric Mobility

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 Mobility

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.

Electric Mobility

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.

Electric Mobility

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.

Electric Mobility

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.

Electric Mobility

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.