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Could a tiny car start a small revolution in Bolivia?

But over in Cochabamba, one of Bolivia’s largest cities and home to Quantum, the company’s founders believe their tiny cars could start a tiny revolution, both in electric vehicles and Bolivian manufacturing — and make Quantum a force in Latin America’s shift to electromobility.

Can you make a car in Bolivia?

Quantum became a legal entity in July 2019. But making a car in Bolivia, even a tiny electric one, is no mean feat. With 11.6 million people and the lowest GDP per capita in South America with the exception of Venezuela, the market is small. Bolivia has no existing car manufacturing industry — in fact, it has little industry of any kind.

Can EVs be made in Bolivia?

"I thought that because of the city's topography it was going to struggle, but it's a great climber," said Ortuño about his experience driving a Quantum, the first EV to have ever been made in Bolivia. "The difference from a gasoline-powered vehicle is huge."

Will quantum motors build a battery-powered car in Bolivia?

The company is also set to open a factory in Mexico later this year, although no further details have been provided on the scope of production there. Still, Quantum Motors' bet on battery-powered cars makes sense when it comes to Bolivia's resources.

Does Bolivia have a car industry?

With 11.6 million people and the lowest GDP per capita in South America with the exception of Venezuela, the market is small. Bolivia has no existing car manufacturing industry — in fact, it has little industry of any kind. It tends to export commodities, such as gas, gold, and soy, and import manufactured goods.

Will quantum provide free electricity to Bolivia's public charging stations?

But, so far, it has limited itself to publicity moves. Quantum attended last year’s Dubai Expo, and there has been mention of providing free electricity — already cheap — to Bolivia’s few public charging stations in the near future.