Historic growth: electric cars increased sales by 22% in Chile

Electromobility is progressing in Chile. Perhaps not at the rate of other countries or markets with state benefits or support, but the numbers are at least increasing. This is reflected in the latest 2023 sales report published by the National Automobile Association of Chile (ANAC), where it clearly emerges that sales of electrified models saw a 35% increase Concerning the year 2022, totaling 9,336 units patented in the country.

Of this total, more than 80% were SUVs recording 7,529 units sold, reflecting consumer preference when choosing a low-emission model in the current offering.

Toyota and Haval are the brands that dominate this category , which increased by 47.6% to total 3,766 units. Among these units, The first four places in the ranking were occupied by these two manufacturers .

1. Toyota Corolla Cross – 1,826
2. Haval H6 HEV- 482
3. Haval Jolion- 325
4. Toyota RAV4 – 299
5. Hyundai Kona HEV- 134
6. Ford Maverick HEV- 130
7. Ford New Escape – 110
8. Toyota Corolla – 95
9. Hyundai Tucson HEV – 78
10. Lexus UX- 73

Mild Hybrids, meanwhile, recorded the second largest increase, with growth of 23.8%, totaling 3,197 units. Suzuki and Volvo remain at the top of the ranking even if the Japanese brand escapes leadership by having 4 models in the top 10.

1. Suzuki Grand Vitara – 614
2. Suzuki Fronx- 522
3. Volvo XC40 – 353
4. Volvo XC60 II – 250
5. RAM 1500 – 240
6. Suzuki Swift- 207
7. Geely Azkarra- 131
8. Land Rover Defender – 102
9. Mazda CX-60 89
10. Suzuki Ertiga- 86

In the case of models powered entirely by battery, Fleets lead in number of units sold .

Delivery vans, use in transport applications, the Mi Taxi Eléctrico program and trucks entered into mining were responsible for the growth of this segment by 22.6% to reach 1,588 units .

It should be noted that the first place in the individual list of models, the Maple S60, imported by Voltera, was contested by 3CV for being offered to the public with a charger other than the approved one, thus, as El Mercurio reports, a few weeks ago, it will be necessary to start the process again to be certified and continue marketing the units.

Maxus, which managed to place 2 models in the top 10, took first place as a brand.

1. Maple 60s – 261
2. Kia Niro- 182
3. Maxus eDeliver3 – 179
4. BYD Yuan Plus – 109
5. ZNA Nouveau Riche EV – 90
6. Maxus eDeliver9 – 85
7. MG ZS EV- 80
8. MG Marvel R- 76
9. Volvo C40 – 47
10. Maxus T90 EV – 41

The vehicles plug-in hybrids experienced an increase of 6.8%, reaching a total of 506 registrations .

This phenomenon suggests that have not yet managed to achieve a significant share of participation , partly due to the additional need to recharge the battery via an outlet. Furthermore, Total autonomy is generally comparable to that of a classic hybrid which, thanks to its more accessible final price, is favored by the lower quantity of lithium required.

Extended autonomy electricity that is, they use a combustion engine as a generator to charge the battery, but it does not drive the wheels, recorded 276 patented units, this, due to the emergence of technologies such as Nissan’s E-Power on the market.

As, 3 hydrogen prototypes were registered last year . A technology that promises to be developed with our country as the protagonist in the production of this fuel.