As of now, there are 11 electric vehicle models priced under $25,000 in Costa Rica—compared to just six in neighboring Colombia. Costa Rica offers a range of EVs at prices that make other markets jealous. The Geometry E, in particular, ignited a price war that pushed Costa Rica's EV market to new. Starting this year, electric vehicles pay 40% of the property tax on license plates, a charge from which they were previously exempt. The Costa Rican Electric Mobility Association (ASOMOVE) revealed this week the results of a study conducted in 2025 showing that the prices of electric cars are. To understand the legal landscape surrounding electric vehicle costs in Costa Rica, TicosLand. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, Attorney at Law at Bufete de Costa Rica. Models available: Yuan. Full exemptions on import duties, value-added tax and consumption taxes (only partially rolled back in 2025) doubled pure BEV registrations between 2023 and 2024, delivering 11,373 battery-electric units in a total market of roughly 76,000 light vehicles.
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