QUITO, Feb 5 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Ecuador's sales of hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) saw a surge in January, mainly driven by Chinese EV brands, Xinhua reported Wednesday, citing the Association of Automotive Companies of Ecuador (AEADE).
The country's EV sales in the period increased from 181 units to 612 units year on year, AEADE said in a sales report, noting that hybrids and EVs accounted for 22.2 per cent in the Ecuadorian car market.
According to the report, 15 Chinese brands, including BYD, Dongfeng, GAC, Chery, and JAC, were among the 21 best-selling EV brands in January.
BYD led the surge of Chinese EV sales in Ecuador with 311 units sold, a 170.4-per-cent increase year on year.
AEADE added that January became the best month for the Ecuadorian automotive market, with a 37-per-cent growth in new vehicle sales, up from 8,276 units in 2025 to 11,342 units in 2026.
AEADE president Genaro Baldeon said that the decrease in country risk has made financing more accessible, which drives demand and keeps the automotive market in Ecuador active.
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