Latin America will experience a greater number of electric vehicles on the road next year, but also new mechanisms that allow for increased use of this technology , with the last mile in e-commerce being where the most development is expected to help create more flexible logistics.
Pedro Giraldo, Latam Business Development Manager for Geotab , said that companies will look for ways to mitigate the high investment required for this type of technology, through the fleet-as-a-service model, new tools that allow for smart charging, and the decentralization of the last mile.
“In Latin America, we have high interest rates and economic uncertainty, and I believe this model will become dominant because people will want to pay per kilometer traveled, with monthly installments that include maintenance. This trend will gain momentum, and we are already seeing it in the public transportation sector. We will also see the decentralization of last-mile delivery. The rise of e-commerce and the saturation of urban centers demand that logistics be more flexible and diverse, incorporating not only vans but also light vehicles, motorcycles, scooters, and tricycles. We are beginning to see this in large Latin American cities, and it will continue to strengthen,” he stated.
During the webinar “Why is 2026 the year of sustainable mobility?” , organized by Latam Mobility, Giraldo also predicted that next year will be one of consolidation, technological maturity and a boost to regulation , although there are issues to follow, such as costs and long-term regulatory certainty and charging infrastructure.
Patricia Baires, Business Development Manager Latam at synergEV , mentioned that a greater number of electric vehicles are expected to be circulating in Latin America, which means that projects focused on this sector will have a faster return on investment, as well as more companies involved in the ecosystem.
“2026 will be a year of reaping what we have sown in recent years and seeing greater growth in the vehicle fleet. While it is true that we are in an early stage of regulations for each country, if we look back two or three years, we definitely have the maturity to continue advancing in the development of this technology. Furthermore, we are beginning to see which Asian brands are self-regulating and, depending on the country they enter, using certain types of connectors. This will allow us to organize or anticipate, so that when regulations arrive, we can move forward in that order,” he explained.
Meanwhile, Thiago Vieira, Latam Public Relations Manager of C40 Cities , indicated that 2026 represents an opportunity after this year demonstrated the feasibility of adopting electric vehicles and creating mechanisms for companies to invest.
“There is a greater opportunity for greater integration between governments; many representatives are seeking us out to link actions and generate connections at the national level, especially in energy, expansion, and regulation. I see progress with some ministries in Brazil and Mexico, and other companies like CFE, but synergy is key to achieving good results in 2026,” he stated.
He also anticipated that the company will be focused on creating logistics corridors, for which they are already in talks with some governments, and that they will promote free charging parking in the region, among other projects.
Diego González, commercial director of City Energy Mexico , considered that the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the country, as well as in Canada and the United States, is a key event for electric mobility , mainly in the migration of taxis to electric vehicles.
He also stressed that there will be a need for larger and faster chargers, and a migration to the wholesale electricity market, storage systems, among other things.
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