South China Morning Post
AsiaPac · 1 hrs ago
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EVs surge in Bolivia amid fuel shortages, ‘junk gas’ scandal
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Bolivia is experiencing a surge in electric vehicle adoption as residents face severe petrol shortages and high prices, with Chinese EVs becoming increasingly popular despite limited charging infrastructure in cities like El Alto.
EVs surge in Bolivia amid fuel shortages, ‘junk gas’ scandal
Tired of petrol shortages and skyrocketing prices, Simón Huanca took matters into his own hands.
The 53-year-old Indigenous artisan imported a Chinese electric car to navigate El Alto, Bolivia’s highest city, using the vehicle to transport both his family and the alpaca wool for his weaving workshop.
He also installed a dedicated charger in his own garage, mainly for convenience, but also because there are only three public charging stations serving the vast metropolitan area of El Alto and...
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