Electric vehicle sales reach historic levels in Chile

Electric and hybrid vehicle sales in Chile grew 109 percent in the first four months of the year, driven by rising fuel prices linked to the conflict in Iran.

The conflict in Iran has benefited electric and hybrid vehicles, whose sales have grown alongside rising fuel prices. In Chile, purchases of these cars increased by 109 percent during the first four months.

Changan leads the category in the country. The company discussed the topic with its marketing manager, Javiera Vásquez.

The report draws on recent data showing the direct impact of the international context on the Chilean automotive market.

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Tesla dealership in snowy Norway celebrates reclaiming top EV sales spot in February 2026 with 98% market share.
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Tesla reclaims top spot in Norway as EV sales surge

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Tesla has reclaimed the leading position in Norway's automotive market in February 2026, following a sharp decline in January. Electric vehicles captured 98% of new car registrations amid a market rebound. The recovery comes after value-added tax adjustments prompted buyers to advance purchases into late 2025.

Chile's National Automotive Association (ANAC) reported 11,910 units of zero and low-emission vehicles sold in the first three months of 2026, a 94% increase from last year. This marks a record market share of 15.9%. March sales surged 148% to 5,893 units.

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Colombia's electric vehicle market grew 304% in April 2026, reaching 5,192 registered units. Tesla ranked as the third best-selling brand in March and entered the top 3 in April. This surge is part of a 54% overall increase in new vehicle registrations through April.

Early data shows Tesla's Model Y driving a strong recovery in electric vehicle sales across Australia in February 2026, following a sluggish January. Combined sales for Tesla and Polestar reached 3,419 units, with year-to-date figures up 61% from 2025. The Model Y accounted for 2,791 of those sales, positioning it as the top seller for the month.

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Kia Colombia positioned itself as the preferred brand in Huila, Tolima and Caquetá by the end of April, with 133 registrations and a 16.6% market share.

At the Auto China 2026 in Beijing, Chinese firms like BYD and Geely unveiled advanced electric vehicles with up to 950 km range and fast charging. Some models could reach Mexico, though they target the Chinese market primarily. The US has blocked Chinese car sales.

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