Chile’s Superintendency of Electricity and Fuels (SEC) published its national report on EV charging infrastructure, covered by Reporte Minero on September 9, 2026. The country now has 5,245 chargers, compared with just 24 in 2018.
Key Numbers
- 5,245 chargers in total.
- 4,015 private chargers (76.5%), with an average power of 11 kW.
- 1,230 public chargers.
- The Metropolitan Region accounts for 3,827 chargers.
- SEC carried out 122 inspections in 2025.
The Public Network
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Slow AC | 1,112 (99.11% Type 2) |
| Fast DC | 457 |
| Ultra-fast | 167 |
Among operators, Copec Voltex holds 37.07%, Enel 36.85% and Enex 9.05%.
What It Means
Type 2 is almost universal for public AC charging in Chile, and private chargers average 11 kW. That points to demand for Type 2 wallboxes and portable chargers, including three-phase models. See our Chile supplier page.
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Key Takeaways
- Chile has 5,245 EV chargers, up from 24 in 2018.
- 76.5% are private, averaging 11 kW.
- 99.11% of public slow AC chargers use Type 2.
- The Metropolitan Region has 3,827 chargers.
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