The measure seeks to encourage the adoption of cleaner technologies in the local automotive park. What requirements the requesting brands should meet.
Yesterday’s day sentenced the deadline for Automotives, importers and natural persons request their participation in the quota of 50,000 hybrid and electric vehicles that can enter Argentina without paying the 35% tariff that governs for models from countries outside MERCOSUR.
The measure, which seeks to encourage the adoption of cleaner technologies in the local automotive park, still does not know exactly the total number of applicants, and it is expected that in the next few hours the automakers reveal the models linked to this regime.
It is worth remembering that interested companies had to present Detailed information about each vehicle, including brand, model, propulsion technology, FOB price (value in port of origin), final price to the public in dollars and the estimated date of arrival in the country. Then, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce evaluated the applications based on two factors: the proximity of the arrival date and the final sale price. In case of similar dates, the most accessible models will be prioritized.
Registration of electric vehicles: demand and possible second call
While the total program of the program for the next five years is 50,000 unitsthe delay in the implementation of the regulations could generate a lower number of applications in this first stage. If an available remnant is confirmed, the Government would enable a second instance in the second semester to complete the total assigned by 2025. If they still remain quotas without using, they would be lost and next year the process would be restarted from scratch.
The system will allow the importation of 50,000 vehicles without tariff, dividing into 25,000 units for ADEFA terminals and 25,000 for acid and individual importers.
Confirmed models and market expectations
Among the models that have already secured their participation in the program is Renault Kwid E-Techan electric citycar that adapts perfectly to the requirements of the plan. Renault It also plans to enter with the Arkana Mild-Hybrid, A more equipped Coupé SUV that demonstrates the flexibility of the initiative in terms of the range of allowed vehicles.
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On the other hand, the BAIC EU5 Plusan electric sedan from Chinawill enter with a price close to $ 29.5 million and its arrival is scheduled for July, reflecting the tendency of most importers who point to the second semester for the arrival of their units.
As the deadline approaches, the market is still expectant about how many vehicles will be entered under this scheme and what impact will have on the offer and prices of electrified cars in Argentina.
Source: Ambito
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