The Government expanded the zero tariff for electric cars and allowed the entry of models costing up to USD 35,000

However, this does not mean that the Tesla will be sold, for example, at USD 35,000 in Argentina, because other costs must also be added, such as transportation, internal taxes, VAT, logistics, and marketing.

The measure also aims to expand the number of brands and models available. During the first two years of the program, China accounted for 85% of the quota, so the increase in the maximum value allows for the incorporation of vehicles from other origins and expands the available offer for consumers.

The quota remains

The scheme currently maintains a total quota of 50,000 units between hybrid and electric vehicles. It is still not defined whether for the 2027 quota there will be a specific amount for each technology or if the same mechanism used during 2025 and 2026 will be maintained.

With the new limit, the Argentine market is open to a broader offer of electric vehicles and allows manufacturers that previously could not participate due to their FOB prices to compete within the duty-free import program, benefiting all consumers.

The Government of Javier Milei modified the import scheme for hybrid and electric vehicles that can enter the country without paying the import tariff and significantly raised the maximum value allowed for 100% electric cars.

The measure directly impacts the automotive market and consumers, and opens the possibility for brands that until now were excluded from the program to participate in the quota, offering models at lower prices.

The change was established through decree 1128/2026, which raised the maximum FOB value for pure electric vehicles from USD 16,000 to USD 35,000. Meanwhile, the limit for Mild-Hybrid or micro-hybrid models remains at USD 16,000, while the limit for hybrids and plug-in hybrids increased to USD 18,000.

The modification expands the universe of vehicles that can access the regime and, especially, allows Tesla to move forward with its entry into the Argentine market.

The company had been limited by the maximum value in effect during the quotas for 2025 and 2026, as even its most affordable models exceeded that parameter.