Tesla and Copec to expand ultra‑fast EV charging in Chile
Published on: Jan 27, 2026
Chile is leading the charge in Latin America’s e-mobility market through public investment and private enterprise.
Tesla and Chilean energy company Copec have announced a joint plan to expand ultra‑fast EV charging infrastructure across key national highways.
The project will deploy Tesla Superchargers at Copec service stations from La Serena to Puerto Montt, spaced every 200 kilometres to ensure continuous coverage for intercity travel. Each site will host a Supercharger unit with four charging points and a total capacity of up to 250 kW, powered entirely by renewable energy supplied by Copec Emoac.
The service will integrate into Copec’s digital ecosystem, enabling payments and loyalty benefits through the Copec App. The companies say the approach aims to create a more open and interoperable network as Chile’s electric vehicle fleet expands.
Copec’s CEO, Arturo Natho, said the partnership reinforces the firm’s commitment to Chile’s transition to cleaner mobility. Tesla Chile’s director, Agustín Amoretti, added that reliable charging infrastructure is essential for accelerating EV adoption nationwide.
Both firms expect the shared‑station model to increase availability and reduce congestion during peak travel periods.
MobilityPlaza’s Take
Chile’s EV transition is accelerating, supported by long‑standing policy commitments and a growing emphasis on reliability as a foundation for public trust. Early frameworks such as the 2015 NDC and the 2017 Electromobility Strategy set the stage, while new regulations require most new vehicles to be zero‑emission by 2035. Market adoption is rising sharply: electrified vehicle sales grew 142% in early 2025, with 150 models now available from 54 brands. Infrastructure is also scaling fast, surpassing 1,600 public chargers after a 292% early‑2025 expansion, though more than 60% of municipalities still lack public charging points.
Santiago remains the country’s electromobility epicentre and continues to expand its electric bus fleet. The city had 3,059 units running as of August 2025 and is on course to reach 4,000 this year – the largest fleet of electric buses after Beijing and Shenzhen.
