# 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]

## What this stands on

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, News)
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, News)
3. The Aguinaldo de Fiestas Patrias for the public sector in Chile is a legal payment distributed in September 2026. (La Tercera, News)
4. The maximum bonus amount for 2026 is CLP 91,682 for public sector workers. (La Tercera, News)
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.cl, News)
6. A new report titled 'Primera infancia: bienestar, brechas y propuestas para fortalecer la política pública en Chile' was released by Fundación Colunga. (cooperativa.cl, News)
7. Bresciani explained that specific risks and crimes occur during the buying and selling of used cars in Chile. (cooperativa.cl, News)
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.cl, News)

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