Sales of electric vehicles in the country are increasing. The installation of this type of technology captures the attention of users who see the increase in gasoline prices as an alternative.
According to figures from the Association of Automobile Companies of Ecuador (AEADE), between January and July of this year, 6,286 units were sold with this technology.
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Although this is still a low figure compared to other vehicle models, some people see it as a solution to reduce the combustion emissions produced by vehicles.
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According to the Aeada catalog, there is a wide variety of hybrid and electric vehicles in the country, and one of the cheapest is the Zhidou D1, with a retail price of around $8,700.
Electrolineras are growing in the country hand in hand with the still small but promising electric car market
The regulations mandate that electric vehicles pay 0% value added tax (VAT) and are exempt from special consumption tax (ICE). They also do not remove import duties, including chargers for electric stations, batteries and chargers.
In addition, the electric charging service for charging all types of 100% electric vehicles is taxed at 0% VAT.
Source: Eluniverso
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