The Dominican Republic’s ambitious plan to decarbonize its vehicle fleet remains far from realization, with electric vehicle (EV) adoption rates painting a bleak picture. Despite legislative incentives and the global push toward sustainable transportation, the country has seen a significant decline in EV imports in recent years. Data from the General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII) reveals that only 11,169 electric vehicles were imported between 2017 and 2025. While the initial years showed promising growth—from just four EVs in 2017 to 2,732 in 2022—the trend reversed sharply in 2023, with imports dropping to 1,793. This downward trajectory continued in 2024, with 1,651 units imported, and has further worsened in 2025, with only 647 vehicles entering the country so far. The government has attempted to stimulate EV adoption through initiatives like Law 103-03, which offers a 50% tax exemption on EV imports. However, these measures have failed to sustain momentum, highlighting the challenges of transitioning to a greener transportation system in the Dominican Republic.
The import of electric cars shows a sustained decline in the Dominican Republic
