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There is plenty to be optimistic about and reasons for concern regarding the EV market in Argentina. Lessons from Mexico and Brazil, access to raw materials, and encouraging imports may transition the current automotive industry into EV production. However, in order for this to occur, the government must create a comprehensive EV approach and start to build the infrastructure that the industry will require.

Since taking office, President Milei's administration has cut up to 84.5% of federal environmental agencies, undermining wildfire response, forest conservation, and renewable energy projects, while inflation and budget underexecution deepen the crisis.

The lithium-rich country faces a range of challenges in its ambitions to develop batteries and electric vehicles at home, but researchers have continued to drive innovation.