Tesla has made a significant move into the South American market with the arrival of its first Model 3 and Model Y units in Chile. The continent has limited EV presence, with few companies and a shortage of charging stations. However, Tesla’s decision to enter the South American market has taken a step forward with the official arrival of its vehicles in Chile.
Last year, Tesla announced its plans to launch in Chile, and earlier this year, the company began taking vehicle orders and opened its first store in the country. With Tesla’s presence in Chile, there are hopes that the expansion of an adequate charging infrastructure will follow, which in turn will help increase EV adoption and attract more competitors to the market. Given Chile’s ambitious environmental goals, such as a 100 percent electric public transport by 2040 and 40 percent EVs for consumer vehicles by 2050, Tesla’s entry into the market is expected to act as a catalyst for the growth of EVs in the region.
The company’s efforts to ramp up EV sales in South America have officially begun, marking an important milestone for the region’s electric vehicle market.