Colombia’s Electric Vehicle Sales Surge 304% in April 2026. The Colombian automotive sector registered 5,192 electric vehicle units in April 2026. The figure shows a 304% increase compared with the same period in 2025, when the sector contracted amid uncertainty over interest rates.
The National Association of Entrepreneurs of Colombia (ANDI) and the National Federation of Merchants (Fenalco) link this rebound to the greater supply of models and the expansion of the national charging network.
Eduardo Visbal, vice president of Foreign Trade at Fenalco, noted that this month’s result consolidates a necessary recovery trend for the industry. Statistics confirm that the electric mobility segment (BEV) leads the growth of the national automotive sector. Consumers mostly acquired SUV-type vehicles (4,013 units) and urban compacts.
Colombia’s electric vehicle sales surge 304% in April 2026
The entry price for basic models of this technology stood at 85 million pesos (US$21,250). However, the market is heavily concentrated in the SUV segment, where prices range from 136 million to 150 million pesos (US$34,000–$37,500). Tesla and Chinese BYD led the segment, recording the highest number of registrations during the period.
Juliana Rico, director of the Chamber of the Automotive Industry of ANDI, stated that the revitalization responds to the introduction of diversified portfolios by international manufacturers. The Ministry of Transport reported the installation of new fast-charging stations and maintains the current tariff benefits for zero-emission vehicles.
Geographic distribution and use in logistics fleets
Owners of these vehicles access exemptions from consumption tax and discounts on the Mandatory Traffic Accident Insurance (SOAT). Banking entities offer preferential interest rates for clean mobility credits. Bogota accounted for 45% of monthly sales, with 2,336 electric vehicles registered.
Medellin ranked second, accounting for 22% of national electric vehicle sales. Cali and Barranquilla show growth in their local indicators driven by transport projects and private logistics fleets. Courier companies transformed part of their operational fleets to electric systems to reduce fixed operating costs and meet sustainability goals.
Operating savings and technical availability
Indicators show savings in preventive maintenance during the first 15,000 kilometers (9,320 miles). The public charging infrastructure currently has 3,500 points distributed in shopping centers and service stations.
Energy providers installed high-power transformers to speed up charging times per vehicle. The guilds indicate that the availability of spare parts and qualified technical personnel increased in the national territory. Training institutions are integrating electromobility programs to meet the growing demand for specialized workers in the sector.
Foreign investment and market projections
This technical preparation reduces response times in authorized workshops. Colombian economic journal Portafolio highlights that foreign direct investment in the electrical components sector reached US$150 million, which strengthens the local supply chain.
Distributors plan to expand service centers in the Caribbean region to meet growing demand. The sector expects that stability in the exchange rate will favor the import of new units during the rest of 2026.
The increase in electric vehicle sales compensates for the slowdown observed in other traditional combustion segments. The cumulative January-April 2026 market reached 100,446 total units among all technologies. This result marks the best start of the year for the Colombian industry in a decade, exceeding pre-pandemic levels.