Electric Vehicles Costa Rica Posts

EVs Reach Parity in Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, buyers looking for a compact urban car can decide between old-fashioned gasoline power and modern electric mobility. We compare one option of each: the BYD Seagull and the Suzuki Celerio. Both hatchbacks target budget-conscious buyers, the two models are priced at $19,900 including all taxes and dealer fees.

Electric Vehicle Market 2025 – Costa Rica

EVs in Costa Rica continue to enjoy significant tax benefits, to help them compete with internal combustion engine vehicles. In June of 2025 a new phase went into effect, while the exemption on taxes was 100% in 2022, the exonerations now phase out over time. But there are still significant benefits.

Law 10,209 – Green Transportation Incentives

Updated Information from Renewal The original incentives for Electric Mobility Law (number 9518) was updated in 2022 by this law.  Important phases went into effect in June of 2025. This post provides the latest information on that. VAT and Property Tax (Marchamo) The...

Charging Infrastructure – Myths and Arguments About EVs

This post provides real world information from Costa Rica, the current myths and truths about owning an EV in Costa Rica