Hans Lampe
Journalist · Energía Futura
Articles by Hans Lampe
Copec Voltex: how it works, the price per kWh, the app and where to find chargers in Chile
Copec Voltex charges CLP 290 to 415 per kWh for slow charging and CLP 340 to 495 for fast charging, according to the rates it reports to Chile's public charger registry (checked on 10 November 2026). It has 269 public sites in all 16 regions, 124 with fast charging. How the Copec app works, the CLP 7,990 plan and where the chargers are.
EV charging stations in Chile 2026: how many there are, where they are by region and who runs them
Chile ended 2025 with 1,230 public chargers and 1,736 public connectors, according to the SEC, and the public registry lists 683 sites as of 10 November 2026. Seventy percent of connectors are in the Santiago Metropolitan Region, and Copec, Enel and Enex own 83% of public sites. Map by region, operator ranking and data to cite.
Enel X Way in Chile: charging network, prices and app
Enel X Way charges CLP 439 per kWh at all its public chargers in Chile, slow and fast, according to the rate it reports to the SEC registry (10 November 2026). It has 221 sites and 688 charge points in 14 regions. How the app works, where the chargers are and how it fared in the regulator's inspections.
EV charger companies in Chile: who sells, installs and runs charging stations
Copec, Enel and Enex own 83% of Chile's public charging sites, according to the SEC, but the charger market has more players: network operators, firms that install and manage stations for buildings and fleets, software developers and manufacturers such as ABB and Wallbox. A list verified on each company's website; not exhaustive.
EV chargers in condominiums and apartment buildings in Chile: RIC No. 15, TE6, metering and condo law
Installing chargers in a Chilean condominium means meeting the SEC's RIC No. 15 technical standard, declaring them with the TE6, metering each one and approving the works in an owners' meeting under Law 21,442, with 50%-plus-one or 66% quorums depending on the work. A guide for building managers and boards, with the cost of charging at home.
EV charger management software and OCPP: how to bill, control and share charging power
OCPP is the open protocol a charger uses to talk to its management software, and in Chile technical standard RIC No. 15 requires version 1.6 or higher for all public charging. How a company or fleet bills per kWh, limits power, shares charging between units and what it must report to the SEC from 2027.
Chile's 2027 efficiency standard: the Sustainable Mobility Center says sales would fall by 2,200 to 4,500 cars, not 80,000
Chile's Sustainable Mobility Center rebutted carmakers' association ANAC on the 22.8 km/l target that takes effect in 2027: it expects an average 2.3% price increase and a maximum fine of US$34 million for the whole industry. ANAC still wants the target frozen, while October sales rose 17.7%.
Magellan Discoverer: the first hybrid-electric cruise ship built in South America arrives in Punta Arenas
The Magellan Discoverer, built by Asenav in Valdivia for Antarctica21, arrived in Punta Arenas with 2 x 1,800 kW hybrid diesel-electric propulsion, Corvus batteries and ABB Azipods. According to Chile's regional Energy Office, it is 20% more efficient than a conventional system. Its first Antarctic voyage is scheduled for December 15.
The electric car with the longest range in the world 2026: ranking of the models that go furthest
The Lucid Air Grand Touring is the electric car with the longest range in the world according to the EPA: 824 km on one charge. It is followed by the Chevrolet Silverado EV, at 793 km, and the new BMW i3, at 753. Ranking of 15 models, the 1,338 km Guinness record and what charging them costs in Chile.
Electric pickup trucks in Chile 2026: models, prices, range and charging costs
Two fully electric pickups are sold in Chile: the Riddara RD6, from CLP 30,090,000 plus VAT with up to 503 km of range, and the Maxus T90 EV, from CLP 53,990,000 plus VAT with a 102.2 kWh battery. Prices, versions, charging and cost per kilometre versus diesel.
Latin America passes one million electric cars and Chile leads in buses with 5,059 and in chargers per vehicle
The fleet of battery electric and plug-in hybrid cars in Latin America and the Caribbean reached 1,016,034 units in June 2026, according to Olacde's monitor. Brazil has more than 580,000; Chile leads in electric buses (5,059) and in chargers per vehicle (12.78 per 100).
Electric motorcycle in Chile: 2026 prices, range, charging cost and the licence you need
An electric motorcycle costs from CLP 1.1 million in Chile for urban models doing 45-50 km/h up to CLP 6.8 million for 110 km/h bikes. A full charge costs CLP 340 to 1,200, and 100 km about CLP 500 to 650. It needs a class C licence, plates and compulsory insurance, with a 75% discount on the circulation permit in 2026.
Chile carmakers warn 800 models would exit if the 2027 fuel efficiency standard rises to 22.8 km per litre
Chile's National Automotive Association (ANAC) estimates that raising the vehicle energy efficiency standard from 18.8 to 22.8 km per litre of gasoline equivalent in January 2027 would push more than 800 entry-level models off the market, cut sales by up to 80,000 units and wipe US$1.76 billion off business activity. It wants the current target kept for two more years.
EV fast charging is coming to Tocopilla, Taltal, Chañaral, Curicó and San Felipe-Los Andes
Chile's Energy Sustainability Agency awarded Copec and Enex five urban zones in the +Carga Rápida GEF 7 2026 call. Public fast chargers of at least 50 kW will be installed in Tocopilla, Taltal, Chañaral, Curicó and San Felipe-Los Andes, with free energy for taxis and shared taxis.
Diesel prices in Latin America 2026: country ranking and where Chile stands
Peru has the most expensive diesel in Latin America, US$1.92 per litre, and Ecuador the cheapest, US$0.82. Chile climbed to fifth place at US$1.55 (CLP 1,527.17), its highest price since 2016, according to GlobalPetrolPrices as of 26 October 2026.
Antofagasta adds seven electric buses on route 114 and expects 27 more with 924 million pesos from the regional government
The Antofagasta Regional Government delivered seven electric buses to route 114, funded with more than 924 million Chilean pesos from the Renueva Tu Micro program. The city now has 28 electric buses, expects 27 more, and the government is looking at Calama and Tocopilla.
Electric bike in Chile: prices, range, charging cost and which one to choose
An electric bike costs from about CLP 600,000 (folding) to more than CLP 1.5 million (city bike with a 500 Wh battery) in Chile, and a full charge costs between CLP 110 and 150. Prices by type, real-world range, what Chile's road-sharing law requires and how to look after the battery.
Electric scooter: prices in Chile, range, charging cost and what the law says
An adult electric scooter costs between CLP 185,000 and 430,000 at Chilean retailers, and charging a 221 Wh battery costs about CLP 66. Prices, real-world range, monthly running cost and what Chile's road-sharing law requires: 250 W, 25 km/h, bike lane and helmet.
Chile electric and plug-in hybrid car sales jump 144.6% in 2026 to 6.3% of the market
Between January and September 2026, Chile sold 14,837 electric and plug-in hybrid cars, 144.6% more than in 2025, according to ANAC. Tesla leads battery electrics and Changan leads plug-in hybrids, while rising fuel prices drive demand.
University of Chile launches mining electromobility project with Codelco, Antofagasta Minerals and MCI
The University of Chile launched a three-year project to redesign mines around electric fleets, funded by M.C. Inversiones (Mitsubishi Corporation) with Codelco and Antofagasta Minerals as partners. Diesel is 93% of the fuels used by Chile's copper mining.
The largest electric ship in the world 2026: ranking of the biggest battery-powered ships
The largest electric ship in the world is Buquebus' China Zorrilla: 130 metres, more than 40 MWh of batteries and 2,100 passengers between Buenos Aires and Colonia. Ranking of the biggest battery ships, the case of the 50 MWh Chinese container ship and what exists in Chile.
Gasoline prices in Latin America 2026: country ranking and where Chile stands
Uruguay has the most expensive gasoline in Latin America, US$2.25 per litre, and Bolivia the cheapest, US$0.60. Chile ranks sixth at US$1.53, above the world average (US$1.47), according to GlobalPetrolPrices as of 19 October 2026. Gasoline and diesel ranking.
Chile fuel prices rise today: diesel up CLP 91.5 per litre and CLP 401 since July
ENAP confirmed a fifth straight fuel price increase in Chile: from Thursday 22 October, gasoline rises CLP 41.3 per litre, diesel CLP 91.5 and kerosene CLP 24.8. Diesel is now above its price after the March fuel shock.
Iquique and Alto Hospicio, in Chile, to get 18 electric taxis under a CLP 500 million Collahuasi Foundation agreement
A CLP 500 million agreement between the Collahuasi Foundation and Chile's Energy Sustainability Agency will fund 18 electric taxis, 18 home chargers and a fast charger of at least 50 kW in Iquique and Alto Hospicio. Work starts in January 2027.
Chile's new bus sales fall 68% in 2026 after RED's record year for electric buses
Sales of new buses in Chile fell 68% between January and September 2026, according to ANAC, and city buses dropped 75%. The comparison is with 2025, the record year for electric buses in Santiago's RED system.
Electric car sales by country 2026: world ranking and where Chile stands
More than 20 million electric cars were sold worldwide in 2025, one in four new cars, according to the IEA. China sold over 13 million. Ranking of countries by sales and market share, and where Chile stands.
IEA expects global oil demand to fall by 2.6 million barrels per day in 2026
The International Energy Agency expects oil demand to fall by 2.6 million barrels per day in 2026 because of the war in the Persian Gulf, and is speeding up the release of 20 million barrels of diesel.
HyLog Biobío: ten green hydrogen trucks and a Talcahuano station to link Santiago and Concepción
Marval and the University of Concepción formalized HyLog Biobío, a US$9.37 million project backed by Corfo: a 350 tonne-per-year hydrogen station in Talcahuano and ten trucks with a 700 km range.
Best-selling electric cars in Chile 2026: model and brand ranking according to ANAC
The Tesla Model Y is Chile's best-selling electric car in 2026, with 1,082 units through August, followed by the Model 3 and the Volvo EX30. Full ranking of battery electric and plug-in hybrid models, brands and prices.
Chile's diesel price set to rise CLP 90 per litre on October 22, adding up to a CLP 400 increase since July
Economists expect diesel in Chile to rise about CLP 90 per litre and gasoline about CLP 41 on Thursday, October 22. It would be the fifth straight increase. Figures, causes and what it means for fleets and trucks.
Cheapest hybrid cars in Chile 2026: list prices and what type of hybrid each one is
The cheapest hybrid car in Chile starts at CLP 13,690,000 (Suzuki Dzire, mild hybrid). Price ranking of full hybrids, mild hybrids and plug-ins in 2026, and how many are sold.
Chinese electric cars in Chile: brands, models, prices and sales in 2026
Chinese brands sell 44% of fully electric cars and 86% of plug-in hybrids in Chile in 2026, according to ANAC figures. Brand ranking, best-selling models and prices.
Electric car prices in Chile 2026: the cheapest models, one by one
The cheapest electric car in Chile costs CLP 13,990,000. The 20 most affordable models with list price, range and how much it costs to charge them.