ARIn the first half of 2026, the registration of electric and hybrid vehicles in Argentina grew by 339.4%, reaching 42,238 units, which represents four times the number registered during the same period in 2025. This growth occurred despite an overall decline of 11.1% in the market for new cars during the same period. Hybrid vehicles accounted for 55% of these registrations, followed by plug-in hybrids at 21%, mild hybrids at 15%, and fully electric vehicles at 9%. The report attributes this expansion largely to Decree 49/2025, which introduced zero tariffs for certain imports and allocated an annual quota of 50,000 units. Chinese-made vehicles showed the highest participation and growth rates, particularly in the hybrid category. The market has seen an increase in available models, with 145 electrified models sold in the first half of 2026 compared to 87 the previous year. However, challenges remain.
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