The Renault Kwid E-Tech is one of the vehicles that will benefit from the exemption of import taxes in Argentina. This measure, announced by the government, will have a maximum quota of 50,000 units per year assigned to automakers operating in the country and meeting certain qualification criteria to access the benefit.
The Renault Kwid E-Tech is an electric car currently produced in China and began selling in Argentina in February 2024. It belongs to Segment A (Citycar) and is designed for urban use. Although its list price is $25,450,000, retail sales rise slightly to $26,110,000.
Due to its price in China being $11,111, the Kwid E-Tech qualifies for the exemption of import tariffs on electric vehicles in Argentina. With a reduction from 35% to 0%, the car's value could decrease by $4,086,832, reaching about $22,024,168 in the country.
The Renault Kwid E-Tech, manufactured in China through Renault's collaboration with Dongfeng, features compact dimensions and is equipped with an electric motor generating 65 horsepower and a 26.8 kWh lithium battery with a range of 298 kilometers.
The vehicle is 3.58 meters long, 1.75 meters wide, has a wheelbase of 2.42 meters, and a trunk capacity of 290 liters. In addition to electric power steering, the Kwid E-Tech reaches a top speed of 130 km/h.
Regarding safety, the Renault Kwid E-Tech comes with electronic stability control (ESP) and six airbags as standard, which are notable features for a Segment A vehicle. It also includes a digital dashboard and a 14-inch multimedia screen compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The Argentine government announced the elimination of taxes for certain categories of vehicles, making electric cars like the Renault Kwid E-Tech more accessible in the country. This tax reduction will take effect from February 1 and is expected to promote the use of electromobility in Argentina.
