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Rising Fuel Costs Drive Surge in Chile's Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales

Chile's zero-emission vehicle sales jumped 95.4% in the first seven months of 2026, driven by high fuel costs.

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In the first seven months of 2026, cumulative sales of zero and low-emission vehicles in Chile reached 34,818 units, marking a 95.4% year-over-year growth. [1] The National Automotive Association of Chile (Anac) reported that 4,496 new zero and low-emission vehicles were sold in Chile in July 2026, representing a 48.8% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. [2] The Aguinaldo de Fiestas Patrias for the public sector in Chile is a legal payment distributed in September 2026. [3] The maximum bonus amount for 2026 is CLP 91,682 for public sector workers. [4] Martín Bresciani, president of the National Chamber of the Automotive Industry of Chile (Cavem), appeared on the program Una Nueva Mañana to discuss used car fraud. [5] A new report titled 'Primera infancia: bienestar, brechas y propuestas para fortalecer la política pública en Chile' was released by Fundación Colunga. [6] Bresciani explained that specific risks and crimes occur during the buying and selling of used cars in Chile. [7] The Cavem president delivered a set of recommendations to the public on how to avoid frauds and deceptions in the used car market. [8]
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  1. In the first seven months of 2026, cumulative sales of zero and low-emission vehicles in Chile reached 34,818 units, marking a 95.4% year-over-year growth. · La Tercera
  2. The National Automotive Association of Chile (Anac) reported that 4,496 new zero and low-emission vehicles were sold in Chile in July 2026, representing a 48.8% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. · La Tercera
  3. The Aguinaldo de Fiestas Patrias for the public sector in Chile is a legal payment distributed in September 2026. · La Tercera
  4. The maximum bonus amount for 2026 is CLP 91,682 for public sector workers. · La Tercera
  5. Martín Bresciani, president of the National Chamber of the Automotive Industry of Chile (Cavem), appeared on the program Una Nueva Mañana to discuss used car fraud. · cooperativa.clChile
  6. A new report titled 'Primera infancia: bienestar, brechas y propuestas para fortalecer la política pública en Chile' was released by Fundación Colunga. · cooperativa.clChile
  7. Bresciani explained that specific risks and crimes occur during the buying and selling of used cars in Chile. · cooperativa.clChile
  8. The Cavem president delivered a set of recommendations to the public on how to avoid frauds and deceptions in the used car market. · cooperativa.clChile
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