How is the use of electric cars going in Mexico? Here we tell you

Which states have adopted the most the use of electric cars in Mexico? Surprisingly, not Monterrey but Edomex.

Mexico City, the State of Mexico and Jalisco are the three entities that reported the highest number of hybrid and electric vehicles sold in the first quarter of 2018, while TLaxcala was the state with the highest proportional increase in this type of car compared to the previous year, according to data from the Mexican Association of the Automotive Industry (AMIA).

Faced with the need to look for alternative transportation that does not use traditional fuels, the option arises of acquiring green cars, equipped with electric or hybrid motors.

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Basic differences between green cars

Motor. Hybrid vehicles have 2 engines: one requires gasoline and the other is electric. Lithium batteries are supplied when the gasoline engine is running, thus after the electric motor its autonomy. Electric cars can run 100% without fuel, only if they do not have dual motors.

Autonomy on routes. Each manufacturer offers its specific battery capacity to travel a certain number of kilometers depending on the model and brand; For example, a BMW i3 94 Ah (170 hp) electric car with a 33.2 kWh capacity battery offers a range of up to 300 km. While an electric Nissan LEAF (150 hp) with a 40 kWh battery provides a range of 380 kilometers. In general, fully electric cars are recommended for the city, while hybrid cars are more adaptable to long journeys and on the highway.

Additional benefits of green cars in Mexico

• They do not pay Tax on Ownership or Use of Vehicles, conditions apply.
• Exempt from New Car Tax (ISAN), if the car does not exceed a certain price.
• Payment for the temporary rental or use of electric cars is tax deductible.
• They have a hologram exempt from verification, if the model appears on a list issued by the Ministry of the Environment.
• They can process the Ecotag Televía that grants 20% discount on the urban highways of the CDMX.

Is hybrid or electric car insurance more expensive?

The price of auto insurance for vehicles of this type can increase up to 17% compared to a conventional policy, however it is variable since the insurer sets the cost according to the accident rate of the vehicle fleet, so on average the variation in costs can be from one thousand to four thousand pesos approximately.

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