Overview
- Argentina recorded 12,335 electrified vehicle sales in the first half of 2025, with 79% being conventional hybrids, according to SIOMAA.
- Toyota tops the hybrid rankings, with the Corolla Cross HEV leading electrified registrations at 5,855 in H1 2025, followed by the Corolla HEV with 2,517 and the RAV4 HEV with 235.
- LA NACION’s tests report the Corolla Cross at roughly 5.5 L/100 km in city driving and about 7 L/100 km at 130 km/h on highways, while the Corolla HEV is rated at 4.4 L/100 km urban and the RAV4 HEV at 4.7 L/100 km urban.
- In the City of Buenos Aires, hybrid vehicles are exempt from the vehicle tax for 24 months from registration, with a gradual schedule until the sixth year.
- Hybrids are self‑recharging, with battery life cited at 250,000–350,000 km by Hyundai México, while general estimates often note around eight years or 100,000–200,000 km, and maintenance guidance highlights fluid checks, tire care, and temperature effects on efficiency.