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Argentina Auto Sales Slide as Electrified Models and Imports Gain Ground

The surge points to a buyer shift toward cheaper electrified imports.

Overview

  • Argentina registered 47,564 new cars in April, down 13.6% year over year and 3.3% from March, bringing the four-month total to 205,114, off 5.7%.
  • Electrified powertrains kept rising in April, with 6,971 hybrids and 723 battery EVs, up 3.5% and 35% from March and up 366% and 712% from a year earlier.
  • BYD dominated electric cars, led by the Dolphin Mini with 457 units and the Yuan Pro with 119, while Ford’s Territory topped April’s hybrid models with 789 registrations.
  • Imports reached about 15% of the market in April with 7,085 registrations, reflecting stronger offerings from Chinese brands and growing interest in SUVs and EVs, according to CIDOA.
  • Motorcycle sales hit 80,737 in April, up 51.5% year over year, as easier financing and low-cost models drew buyers who want cheaper daily transport.