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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This year, the adoption of electromobility in Latin America is registering a “great advance” and greater collaboration between governments and private initiatives, which leaves a better outlook for the industry in 2026, although there are challenges such as regulation and standardization, according to specialists.

In his participation in the webinar “Why is 2026 the year of Sustainable Mobility?” , organized by Latam Mobility , Carlos Morales Rozo, CEO of Latam voltrelli© , highlighted that 2025 marked the arrival of several brands and units of the automotive sector for Latin America , and recalled that in the world, during the first half of the year, Colombia positioned itself as the country with the greatest growth of electric vehicles.

“It’s interesting to see this growth due to the arrival of Chinese vehicles and new models from established brands. Things went well when incentives were aligned between the government and the private sector; one of the best examples is public transportation in Colombia, Chile, and Mexico,” he explained.

He also mentioned that the business models surrounding the infrastructure for this sector have developed well, allowing for greater availability of fast charging .

Morales, a member of a company dedicated to integrating solutions for the electromobility industry, explained that with these actions the market evolved to “open up many opportunities for electric mobility and perhaps the pieces of the puzzle are falling into place.”

However, he specified that it is also necessary to align regulations in different countries , as well as standardize charging, since, for example, there are four standards in Mexico, while in Colombia there are three, and Tesla will seek to install superchargers in Colombian territory.

María Elena Espinosa, CEO of Insitra , agreed that collaboration between the government and private sector allowed for greater evolution of the sector and for the adoption of electric fleets, as is the case of the Metrobús , where the goal is for all the units it operates to be electric by 2030; however, there are still challenges to face.

“More transportation systems and more private companies will be added to this, so we have to be prepared, although regulation is still lacking, there need to be more rules and guidelines on how to make this transition, where we are going. This year has brought us collaboration that has allowed us to have more infrastructure and is opening up the outlook for the future,” he said.

He mentioned that steps are also being taken to promote the shared use of charging stations , leading to a more organic model. This includes the use of technologies such as telematics and artificial intelligence to understand consumption, costs, and route optimization, among other data.

However, he clarified that having a “more mature” regulation for next year will be one of the issues to work on, in order to make a better transition.

For his part, Pablo Bernal, Automotive & Energy Solutions Engineer at Keysight Technologies , explained that in 2025 they carried out training in various electromobility laboratories, including at Tec de Monterrey or at a battery diagnostic center in Colombia.

“We have already trained people on regulations who already have equipment, to know if they comply or not, to solve problems,” he said.

However, he indicated that it is necessary to resume the publication of the standard for charging stations, as well as the standardization for charging outlets.

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Telematics is a tool that enables a smooth transition and optimization of electric fleets , as well as cost reduction, experts agreed during the webinar  Fleets of the Future: The Path to Sustainable Mobility, organized by Latam Mobility Mexico .

Andree Robles, Commercial and After-Sales Manager for Electric Vehicles and New Energy at Foton Mexico , said that telematics is the backbone of intelligent fleet management, as it enables the real-time compilation of critical information on vehicle performance.

It also enables fleet management, route optimization, maintenance scheduling, greater operational safety, and cost reduction, as well as more sustainable operations.

“We manage five types of energy: internal combustion engines, diesel, natural gas, gasoline, electric vehicles, and hydrogen. We’ve been working with our own telemetry for years, and thanks to the integration of big data, machine learning, and even our Artificial Intelligence (AI), we’ve been able to transform telematics data into automated, strategic decisions,” he emphasized.

He explained that his telemetry was divided into two, one for operational and security issues .

Meanwhile, Francisco Chávez, Transportation Business Development Manager at Dahua Technology Mexico , added that telematics promotes efficient driving through operator analytics, helping to reduce braking, indirect emissions, and regulatory compliance, among other things.

“If we don’t have that data from the devices and all the intelligence, we won’t be able to take measures to improve transportation and routes,” he explained.

Luis Parra, Regional Sales Manager at Motive , commented that having data on energy consumption, as well as the driving style of operators, among other issues, allows us to identify who is doing well, which routes are profitable, which are safe or not, and to extend the useful life of the fleets .

“Adapting a traditional fleet to an electric one can increase costs by up to 114%, but we’ve seen numerous cases of total operating cost reduction, and in Mexico it’s between 20% and 30%. This is linked to operational efficiencies, visibility, and a reduction in safety incidents,” he emphasized.

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