Chile looks to charge ahead in the switch to EVs
Today, a significant proportion of the population in the capital, Santiago, commutes using electric-powered public transport, thanks largely to a state-led drive towards decarbonisation, aided
Today, a significant proportion of the population in the capital, Santiago, commutes using electric-powered public transport, thanks largely to a state-led drive towards decarbonisation, aided
The new fleet forms part of the country''s broader electromobility initiative, which aims to convert a majority of Santiago''s public transport system to zero-emission vehicles.
From one of the most modern metro systems in the region to a fleet of electric buses that''s among the largest in Latin America, Santiago is proving that forward-thinking cities can tackle congestion,
The electric bus segment has been an encouraging one in Chile, led primarily by the expansion of fleet in the city of Santiago. This city, with an electric bus fleet size of almost 1,800, ranks among the
Santiago de Chile took another leap forward in August with the addition of 176 electric buses to the RED Movilidad network, replacing diesel units and extending coverage with new routes and improved
Chile is leading a major shift toward zero-emission public transport in Latin America, with Santiago at the center of this transformation. Santiago currently has the largest electric bus fleet outside of China,
Today we are inaugurating this new large EV charging center for the west side of Santiago. Along with our partner, Espacio Urbano, we have extended electromobility and its benefits
High-visibility electric transport projects create momentum for other countries to transition. Santiago''s focus on buses, achieving 40 percent fleet electrification (3 059 vehicles) and
Chile''s electrification trajectory is robust: EV sales are accelerating, and power infrastructure capacity has surged. Yet, key challenges persist—chiefly, the uneven geographic distribution of charging
Santiago de Chile has emerged as the world''s third-largest operator of electric buses after Beijing and Shenzhen, with 3,059 units running in Santiago as of August 2025. This represents 40
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