Argentina has implemented zero tariffs + a quota of 50,000 vehicles per year for China's electric/hybrid vehicles below US$16,000 (2026-2029). This is a landmark breakthrough for China's automobile exports to South America. In the short term, it relies on price and product advantages to quickly start production. In the long term, after-sales, infrastructure and compliance need to be solved. It is recommended to jam in as soon as possible.

1. Policies and market status

Core New Deal: Zero tariffs are only applicable to non-pure internal combustion engine models FOB≤ US$16,000, with an annual quota of 50,000 vehicles (25,000 vehicles for local and importers each) until the end of 2029.

Market basis: The average price of new cars in Argentina is about US$24,700, with taxes and fees accounting for more than 50%. Previously, the tariff on imported cars was 35%, and China brands accurately adapted the price threshold based on cost + industrial chain advantages.

Demand characteristics: Urban needs coexist with rural transportation gaps, and unstable power makes hybrid vehicles more suitable; sales of electric vehicles will increase by 130% year-on-year in 2025, and China brands have accounted for **85%+** import share.

2. The market structure has undergone drastic changes

Price impact: The terminal price of China's cars is 30%+ lower than that of local/European and American brands. The market share of new energy vehicles in 2026 may reach 80%, forcing local transformation.

Brand reshuffle: BYD sold 915 units in January 2026, exceeding the entire year of 2025; the pure electricity market share was 72.4%, and the hybrid and popular Song Pro DM-i model was 526 units in a single month.

3. Opportunity judgment (highly deterministic)

Barriers have been broken down: High tariffs in South America have been broken down, and Argentina has become a bridgehead for China vehicles to enter South America, radiating to countries such as Brazil.

Product adaptation: China car companies have obvious advantages in cost-effective electric vehicles/hybrids below US$16,000, matching local consumption and power status.

Policy window: Stabilize quotas and zero tariffs from 2026 to 2029, provide a definite increase, and the first to enter will dominate.

Source: Xiong Yu, digital automobile export

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