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Left-hand drive throughout

Electric Pickup Export to Latin America

Latin America is left-hand drive throughout and already familiar with the MAXUS brand — SAIC MAXUS runs national distributors across Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay, Panama and the Dominican Republic. Independent importers compete on speed and on fleet specification, not on brand introduction.

Countries we ship to in this region

Country guides

Export to Chile (LHD)Export to Peru (LHD)
  • Chile
  • Peru
  • Colombia
  • Ecuador
  • Mexico
  • Uruguay
  • Paraguay
  • Bolivia
  • Costa Rica
  • Panama
  • Guatemala
  • Dominican Republic

Shanghai to Callao and San Antonio runs 30–38 days, Manzanillo 22–28 days, Cartagena 32–40 days via Panama. Ro-Ro dominates the Pacific coast route; Atlantic-coast destinations often price better containerised.

Ports and terminals: Callao · San Antonio · Manzanillo · Cartagena · Buenos Aires · Montevideo · Guayaquil

Homologation, duty and operating notes

The questions importers in this region actually ask, answered directly.

What approval does Chile require?

A Certificado de Homologación Individual or a type homologation through 3CV, the Ministry of Transport's vehicle control centre, plus emissions and safety documentation. Chile has run reduced import duty and exemption from vehicle circulation restrictions for electric vehicles, which materially improves fleet economics in Santiago.

Which specification suits Andean mining operations?

The eTerron 9 4WD, on both counts that matter at altitude. An electric motor loses no power to thin air the way a naturally aspirated or turbo diesel does, and 700 Nm from standstill handles loaded mine-road gradients. Range falls on sustained climbing, so specify depot charging at the camp rather than relying on town infrastructure.

Does Mexico allow Chinese electric vehicle imports?

Yes, under standard NOM compliance, though Mexico has repeatedly adjusted tariffs on vehicles from countries without a free trade agreement. Confirm the current rate with your customs broker before committing — this is the single most volatile duty position in the region.

Which models can be registered in Latin America?

Steering convention: Left-hand drive throughout. The specifications below match it — ordering the wrong steering is the single most expensive mistake in vehicle importing, because the unit cannot be registered and cannot economically be returned.

More on factory right-hand-drive supply →

Quoting a shipment to Latin America?

Send the destination port, quantity and specification. We return a proforma invoice with FOB and CIF priced side by side, plus the conformity certificate your customs authority will ask for.

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