I Went to Bogota’s Latest EV Exposition. Now I’m Certain We’re Over the Tipping Point. - CleanTechnica

The recent Expoferia of EVs and HEVs held from August 21-24 at Bogotá’s Carrera Mall showcased a significant shift in Colombia’s electric vehicle (EV) market, signaling that the country has passed a critical tipping point toward electrification. Despite being organized by a small vehicle/taxi company in a less frequented area, the event was notably crowded, with high demand and interest from attendees. The exposition featured predominantly battery electric vehicles (BEVs) at about 85%, with plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) making up 10%, and only a few hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), despite HEVs currently outselling EVs in Colombia. This reflects a clear market pivot toward full electrification. The event highlighted the arrival of a diverse range of affordable EV models recently introduced to Colombia, such as the Chery ICar 03, Dongfeng Friday, JAC E30X, Deepal S05, and GAC Aion V, expanding options across multiple vehicle