CALSTART interview on Latin America bus electrification
CALSTART published an interview about bus electrification in Latin America. The source says Uruguay and Costa Rica are leading in specific segments and identifies charging infrastructure, upfront electric-vehicle cost and regulation as key challenges for fleet operators and manufacturers.
In an interview published by CALSTART on October 7, 2026, the source discusses bus electrification in Latin America. It says Uruguay and Costa Rica are leading in specific segments.
The source also says the region’s largest markets are looking to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles. It does not provide a market forecast or project announcement.
CALSTART identifies the development of charging infrastructure, the upfront cost of electric vehicles and regulation as among the main challenges for fleet operators and manufacturers.