Mercedes-Benz electric cars will arrive in Peru in the second half of 2023

range of electric cars from Mercedes BenzMercedes-EQ, will arrive in Peru during the second half of 2023. This was confirmed to El Comercio by the manager of the Auto Business of divemotor Peru, Mike Pariamachi.

The great trend of the global automotive sector for the future is to migrate towards electrified mobility. Peruvian reality is close to this inclination. It is estimated that the 2022 closing with a growth of 78% in sales of this sector, according to estimates provided by Toyota.

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Peru is unable to offer the necessary support for the technology. At the same time that the current regulations are elusive in offering facilities for their acquisition. The situation delays the arrival of a greater supply. It also explains why it is only part 1.4% of the Peruvian automotive fleet.

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (Mercedes-B/)

“The electromobility is a clear challenge for the market automotive in Peru, which is still in the initial stage“, Explain pariamachi. “Little by little the demand for this new technology is growing remarkably“, Add.

It is for the latter that mercedes-eq decides to bet on this market niche with its offer of electric cars and also hybrids. “Seeks to incorporate sustainable vehiclesless polluting and comfortable”, adds the representative of the brand.

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The SUV of the range EQ They will be the first to arrive in the country. Entry electric vans Mercedes-EQA and Mercedes-EQB will be the primary offer. Along with them will be offered the Mercedes-EQE SUV Y Mercedes-EQS SUVwhich enjoy being more spacious and luxurious.

The patrician bet is explained by the other major market trend: the increase in preferences for SUV by global drivers. In Peru, the segment of SUV all terrain experienced growth of 14.7% between January and November of this year compared to 2021, according to figures from the Automotive Association of Peru.

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First electric cars from Mercedes-Benz in Peru

“Yes, they will be the first electric vehicles mercedes-eq that will be brought to Peru”, indicates pariamachi. At the same time, they will be among the first to arrive in the region, since until now the presence of mercedes-eq in countries on this side of the world.

In fact, Colombiaa leading country in the electrified mobility and with a market penetration of this technology of 11% until last October, It will only have the offer of Mercedes-Benz in 2023.

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The head of Mercedes Benz for the region, Matthias Luhrs, announced during his visit to the neighboring country that a total of six models electrical –and the luxury division Maybach-, will be part of the fleet electrical of the Colombian market, reports Motor magazine.

There will also be present Mercedes-EQA electric vans Y Mercedes-EQB, which have up to 400 kilometers of autonomy. They will also be part of the offer Mercedes-EQE electric sedans Y Mercedes-EQS, with loads of up to 600 kilometers; and their versions SUV. It means, the same models that will be found in Peru.

Colombia will be the starting point of the bet mercedes-eq in Southamerica. This is due to a delay that is due to the necessary infrastructure, a context more rooted in the Peruvian reality.

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Initiatives are needed for electric mobility

“One of the reasons [para la tardía llegada de autos eléctricos al país y la región] was the delay in promoting policies that benefit electric mobility. In addition to the lack of a clear tax regime that benefits the importer”, bases the manager of divemotor Peru.

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The sector demands priority incentive treatment to promote electrified mobility. According to the manager of Public Relations of Toyota Peru, David Caroin conversation with Tradethese would have to consider tax assistance.

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The temporary reduction of the IGV in the acquisition of electrified vehicles, of the ad valoren and possession tax vehicularare some of the measures that Expensive estimates would help speed up the market. In addition to incentives from the governmentsuch as prioritizing the purchase of electrified fleets.

Despite this, “little by little the electric vehicles are accentuating in the Peruvian market. The optimal conditions are being established for them to be established as the standard in the near future.”, reflects pariamachi.

However, and as the main players in the automotive industry agree, an extensive recharging infrastructure is needed to electric vehicles. In addition to a regulation of charging stations in the national territory.

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As stated before, Colombia is the benchmark for the region in which electrified mobility due to government incentives in favor of it. However, for the Auto Business manager, the example to take into account is that of Costa Rica.

“Costa Rica has established exemptions for the importation of new electric vehicles with respect to the general sales tax, selective consumption tax and customs value tax. With these measures they expect to grow substantially in the next five years“, He says.

Source: Elcomercio