Net mobility in Colombia continues to rise, with only 1,399 electric vehicles sold in 2023 so far in 2023, and it is expected to reach 600,000 vehicles by 2030, according to the Ministry of Transport.

With every passing day, electric vehicles are gaining more market share thanks to the fact that they help reduce CO2 emissions and have no visors and plates, they have become a sustainable and responsible option.

Traveling by car has become a favorite pastime for many, but climate awareness has become a factor that also continues to grow among people and makes them reconsider the consequences of their daily activities. During 2022, the number of electric vehicles in the country increased significantly, with only 1,399 units sold in 2023, with 600,000 vehicles expected by 2030, according to the Ministry of Transportation.

And for good reason, this figure continues to grow, as Luis Torres, CEO of Hyundai Colombia, put it. “Choosing an electric vehicle offers many advantages and benefits beyond mobility. These vehicles stand out for their commitment to the environment, making them a sustainable and responsible option.”

Although the transition to pure mobility in the country has been gradual, it is on the right track, which is why experts name five reasons to choose an electric car:

1. Zero emissions: Electric vehicles do not emit polluting gases, which helps to reduce CO emissions.₂ in the air, combating climate change and reducing noise levels in cities, among other things.

2. The charging process is quiet and economical: These types of vehicles are designed to travel in cities that, according to the average use of Colombians, can reach 60 km per day, which can cost between 5,500 and 6,000 Colombian dollars, according to the rates set by CREG (Comisión de Regulación de Energía). ), gas and fuel) in 2022.

3. Electric charging stations: The establishment of charging stations or charging points is necessary to continue the transition, Colombia currently has about 200 charging stations throughout the country.

4. Exempt from peak and plate and car-free days: As an incentive for users of environmentally friendly vehicles.

5. Advanced technology: These types of vehicles are at the forefront of technology, offering driver assistance systems, smart communications and remote software updates. Its technology makes driving silent, providing a quiet driving experience and reducing noise pollution.

Similarly, for several years, initiatives have been developed in Colombia to promote the transition to zero and low emission technologies, for which the national government passed the Law of 1964 of 2019, through which the use of these vehicles is encouraged. mobility benefits.

Finally, the CEO of Hyundai Colombia emphasizes that electrification of cars has become an important step not only in the fight against climate change and reducing the carbon footprint on the planet, but also in the way we move. So today in Colombia, this transition to electricity is starting to show up in models like the Kona EV and other launches planned by the brand.

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