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Electric mobility expansion in Buenos Aires and Rosario

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Electric mobility expansion in Buenos Aires electric taxi fleet modernization and Rosario

The Government of the City of Buenos Aires is working continues to modernize promote the modernization of its taxi fleet by promoting the use of through electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. To support this transition toward cleaner public transport, Supported by Banco Ciudad has introduced a specialized financing line for taxi and private hire (remise) drivers. The credit program offers Ciudad, drivers can access loans of up to $28 million, covering up to 70% of a vehicle’s value, with million at a fixed 20% annual nominal rate of 20% and repayment terms lasting to cover up to 48 months. Officials noted that 70% of vehicle costs. These electric taxis incur units offer operating costs roughly 20% of those for gasoline or CNG vehicles and require less maintenance. As of August 2026, 12 electric taxis are in operation, alternatives and approximately 120 drivers are in the process of obtaining credits. Fiscal incentives accompany the financing: electric vehicles receive a benefit from permanent 100% exemption from patent taxes, while hybrid vehicles are exempt for their first two years of circulation, followed by a progressive reduction in tax payments. Broader exemptions. In Rosario, electric mobility efforts in Argentina also include initiatives in Rosario, where the municipality has have expanded its beyond the Line K trolleybus fleet fleet—which now includes 17 converted units—into the taxi sector. The city has officially introduced its first 100% electric taxi, operated by converting diesel units to electric. driver José Antonio Iantosca, which boasts a declared autonomy of 385 kilometers per charge. This conversion process, utilizing chassis from diesel vehicles over ten years old, costs approximately 35% follows the recent addition of a plug-in hybrid vehicle to the price local remise service. To support this transition, the Government of Santa Fe has established a new vehicle. 4,000 million peso credit line to provide subsidized rates for fleet renewal. Municipal reports indicate that ten additional electric vehicles are expected to enter service shortly, with 15 more units currently under study or in the process of being awarded. These initiatives align with the Rosario 2030 Local Climate Action Plan and provincial laws aimed at promoting electric vehicle industrialization.

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  1. 2026-09-08 12:18 UTC Electric mobility expansion in Buenos Aires and Rosario
  2. 2026-08-26 01:35 UTC Buenos Aires electric taxi fleet modernization
  3. 2026-08-16 19:04 UTC Buenos Aires electric taxi fleet modernization

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