Electric Mobility in Guatemala: Over 2,300 EVs Now on the Road
Guatemala surpasses 2,300 electric vehicles in circulation. With 140+ charging stations, tax incentives, and growing adoption, electric mobility is transforming the country.
Electric mobility in Guatemala is no longer a distant goal, it’s a fast growing reality. According to the Guatemalan Electric Mobility Association (AMEGUA), more than 1,485 electric cars and 900 electric motorcycles are already circulating nationwide, excluding hybrids. In the first five months of 2025 alone, 361 new EVs, 373 electric motorcycles, and 2,383 hybrid units were sold, marking an 89% increase in EVs and 119% in motorcycles compared to the same period last year.
Charging Infrastructure: Expanding Nationwide
Guatemala now boasts over 140 public charging points, located in shopping centers, restaurants, hotels, gas stations, and rural areas like Quetzaltenango, Sololá, Escuintla, Jutiapa, Izabal, and Petén. Most are 7 kW slow chargers, but fast-charging stations of up to 150 kW have been installed, delivering up to 400 km of range in just one hour.
Many users also install home wallboxes connected to 240V outlets, allowing overnight charging. Portable chargers are available for travel or areas with limited infrastructure.
Savings, Sustainability, and Tax Incentives
Cost savings are a major driver: while a gasoline SUV may cost over Q900 per month in fuel, its electric counterpart covers the same distance for just Q300. EVs also require less maintenance, produce zero local emissions, and benefit from VAT and tariff exemptions under Decree 40-2022.
“An electric vehicle can pay for itself in 4 to 5 years when used in corporate fleets,” said Sergio Arévalo, president of AMEGUA.
Brands and Price Range
Guatemala hosts 31 electric car brands and 22 electric motorcycle brands, including BYD, Volvo, Maxus, Tesla, Nissan, Jaguar, Porsche, Renault, Mercedes, Audi, Xpeng, Leapmotor, and Hyundai. Prices range from Q140,000 for compact EVs to over Q500,000 for luxury models. Electric motorcycles are priced between Q10,000 and Q100,000, with scooters and e-bikes available for urban commuting.
Public Transport and Corporate Adoption
Guatemala was the first country in Central America to launch an electric bus line. Today, 24 Transmetro units are in operation, with 200 more expected soon. Companies like Bimbo, DHL, Nestlé, Pepsico, CMI, Coca-Cola, and J.I. Cohen are already using electric fleets for logistics and delivery.
