Overview

• Stellantis began series production of Peugeot 208 and 2008 Bio‑Hybrid models at its El Palomar plant, marking Argentina’s first local assembly of vehicles with electrified components.
• The ethanol‑capable mild‑hybrid system pairs a 12V belt starter‑generator with a lithium‑ion battery, with Stellantis citing up to 10% lower urban fuel use and 8% lower CO₂.
• Initial units are bound for Brazil, and Peugeot has not confirmed a launch date for the Argentine market.
• Electrified registrations reached 12,355 in the first half of 2025, up 56% year over year, with Toyota’s Corolla Cross and Corolla hybrids accounting for most sales.
• Government measures (Decree 49/2025 and Resolution 210/2025) allow up to 50,000 tariff‑free imports under a US$16,000 FOB cap, and industry projections suggest more than 28,000 arrivals in the second half and potentially 68,000 electrified sales in 2025, even as charging, pricing and service gaps constrain adoption.