China’s EV giant lands in Argentina: Video
A vessel operated by Chinese automaker BYD arrived on Monday, January 19, at the Port of Zárate in Argentina, delivering more than 5,000 electric and hybrid vehicles as the country moves to expand access to low-emission transport.
The roll-on/roll-off ship Changzhou, designed to carry up to 7,000 vehicles, unloaded around 5,800 cars destined for the Argentine market, according to BYD’s local representative, Stephen Deng.
The shipment aligns with Argentina’s policy of opening imports of electrified vehicles, which allows up to 50,000 electric and hybrid cars per year to enter the country without the standard 35 per cent extra-zone tariff if technical requirements are met. Economy Minister Luis Caputo said the move aims to boost competition, lower vehicle prices and widen consumer access, as Argentina’s electric and hybrid market continues rapid growth, with registrations rising sharply over the past two years.
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