Chilean Electric Vehicles Association A.G

What Chilean Electric Vehicles Association A.G does

AVEC (Asociación Gremial de Vehículos Eléctricos de Chile A.G., doing business as AVEC A.G.) is a Chilean non-profit trade association founded in 2017 that functions as the principal industry body representing the electromobility ecosystem in Chile. The organization serves three constituencies: individual EV users, EV-related companies and entrepreneurs (including manufacturers, distributors, service providers, and startups such as Cruciani Automotriz, Cero Motors, Dhemax SpA, Copec Voltex, Emasa, and Electric Bike Repair), and government entities engaged in energy and transportation policy. Its stated objective is to massify the use of electric vehicles in Chile through coordinated advocacy, networking, and education, with current leadership under President Rodrigo Salcedo Campino (since September 2023) and Vice President Carolina Vladilo.

AVEC's core products include the Club AVEC membership program priced at $30,000 CLP, which provides partner discounts on auto repair labor, public charging via Copec Voltex, and EV retail purchases through Cero Motors; corporate membership tiers; an annual Informe de Electromovilidad en Chile market report; the Electromovilidad 101 introductory training curriculum; and a Diploma en Fundamentos y Aplicaciones de Electromovilidad delivered in partnership with Universidad Federico Santa María. The association also operates an electric vehicle maintenance program through partner Electric Bike Repair. AVEC does not develop proprietary technology products; its value derives from convening its members, producing reference market intelligence, and channeling collective advocacy into policy outcomes, including contributions to Chile's New Law on Storage and Electromobility, the Senate Energy Commission, the National Electromobility Strategy, and the Interoperability Regulation.

Revenue is generated through Club AVEC individual memberships, corporate membership fees, and tuition from educational programs, all denominated in Chilean pesos. Distribution is direct via the avec.cl website, with payments processed through Webpay Plus on a WooCommerce storefront. AVEC operates as an event-driven, community-led organization, organizing and co-hosting CharIN Tuesday South America, Electromovilidad 101 sessions, and the Ruta Eléctrica Cono Sur. Headquartered at Avenida Vitacura 2939, Las Condes, Santiago (with an additional event space at Emasa's Mobility Hub on Av. Vitacura 8400), the association is governed by a board of directors elected by its members and reports no external parent, no institutional funding, and no publicly disclosed financial figures.

Name

Chilean Electric Vehicles Association A.G

Legal name

Asociación Gremial de Vehículos Eléctricos de Chile A.G.

Website

https://avec.cl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AVEC is a non-profit Chilean trade association founded in 2017 that represents the electromobility ecosystem. It serves individual EV users, EV-related companies, and government entities through advocacy, networking, partner-discount membership benefits, and fee-based educational programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Club AVEC Membership: Individual membership program offering discounts and benefits from partner businesses including auto repair services (Cruciani Automotriz), public charging networks (Copec Voltex), and electric vehicle retailers (Cero Motors). Membership is sold as a one-time purchase.
2. Corporate Membership Fees: Companies involved in electromobility can register and join as corporate members, gaining access to networking opportunities, representation before government entities, and industry information.
3. Educational Programs: AVEC offers educational programs including a Diploma in Fundamentos y Aplicaciones de Electromovilidad in partnership with Universidad Federico Santa María, generating revenue from tuition fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AVEC (Asociación Gremial de Vehículos Eléctricos de Chile) is a membership-based trade association that brings together EV users, entrepreneurs, and companies to massify electric vehicle adoption in Chile. Its core offerings are individual and corporate membership registrations providing representation, networking, and industry information, plus the paid Club AVEC membership ($30,000 CLP annually) granting discounts with partner charging networks, auto shops, and EV retailers. The association also delivers educational programs, including a Diploma in Electromobility co-offered with Universidad Federico Santa María.

Product overview

AVEC (Asociación Gremial de Vehículos Eléctricos de Chile) operates as an industry association offering a core membership product (Membresía Club AVEC) priced at $30,000 CLP, providing members with access to partner discounts and benefits. The association also provides educational resources including the annual Informe de Electromovilidad en Chile report, the Electromovilidad 101 introductory course, and a Diploma in Electromovilidad in partnership with Universidad Federico Santa María. Additionally, AVEC offers a Maintenance Program for Electric Vehicles through partner Electric Bike Repair for registered member vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Club AVEC: Membership club providing discounts and benefits for AVEC members on electromobility-related products and services including vehicle maintenance, public charging, and electric vehicles.

Products and services

• Membresía Club AVEC
• Corporate AVEC Membership (Membresía Empresa)

Quantifiable outcome

• 380% increase in EV demand in Chile between 2020 and 2021
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• ALAMOS (Asociación Latinoamericana de Movilidad Sostenible)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2023AVEC is organizing the Ruta Eléctrica Cono Sur, a series of Latin American electric vehicle routes, under ALAMOS coordination. This initiative connects five countries in the Southern Cone through an EV caravan and networking events.
• ACOSEG (Asociación Gremial de Corredores de Seguros)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2023Collaboration to create a working group focused on revolutionizing insurance products for electric vehicles in Chile. Addresses challenges related to EV insurance including high-voltage batteries, charging installations, and electronics. Also involves participation from the Energy Sustainability Agency (AgenciaSE).
• CharIN (Charging Interface Initiative)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2023AVEC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CharIN to promote international collaboration in developing an interoperable EV market. The partnership focuses on information exchange, technical training, and promotion of ISO 15118 standards. CharIN has over 320 members representing the entire EV charging value chain and promotes CCS and MCS as global charging standards.
• EmasacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmasa provides the Mobility Hub facility (Av. Vitacura 8400) for AVEC events and activities. Rodrigo Salcedo, AVEC President, serves as Subgerente Corporativo de Electromovilidad at Emasa.
• Universidad Federico Santa MaríacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer a Diploma in Fundamentos y Aplicaciones de Electromovilidad (Foundations and Applications of Electromobility), providing educational programs for AVEC members and the broader community.
• Colegio de Ingenieros de ChileminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Electromovilidad 101 presentations and training sessions for engineers and industry professionals.
• Agencia de Sostenibilidad Energética (AgenciaSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvited partner in the ACOSEG-AVEC working group for EV insurance development. Provides expertise in energy sustainability.
• Copec VoltexcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides public charging network access with 10% discount for AVEC members (both individuals and fleet vehicles). Access is through the Copec Voltex app.
• Cruciani AutomotrizcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive repair shop offering 10-15% discount on labor for AVEC member vehicles (10% for individuals, 15% for companies). New member as of December 2023.
• Cero MotorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerElectric scooter and bicycle retailer offering 10% discount on full product line (excluding EV series cars like Tricycles and Mini Electric Vans) for AVEC members.
• Electric Bike RepairminorGTM or Marketing PartnerElectric vehicle repair service providing maintenance programs and promotional pricing for AVEC members, including discounts on labor and service visits.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CALSTART: CALSTART is a North American nonprofit consortium that works with industry, government, and NGOs to accelerate clean transportation. It is a broader incumbent operating across multiple zero-emission transport modalities, comparable to AVEC's role but at significantly larger scale and geographic scope.
• CharIN e.V. (Charging Interface Initiative): CharIN is the global industry alliance promoting CCS/MCS charging standards and ISO 15118 interoperability, with 320+ members across the EV value chain. AVEC is a CharIN MoU partner, but CharIN is the broader incumbent setting the standards framework that AVEC helps localize in Chile.

Regional players

• Electric Mobility Canada: Electric Mobility Canada is Canada's national EV advocacy and industry association, working with governments and stakeholders to accelerate zero-emission transportation. It mirrors AVEC's structure of bringing together industry, users, and policymakers in a single national EV association.
• AVERE (European Association for Electromobility and Sustainable Transport): AVERE is the leading European EV industry association promoting electromobility and sustainable transport. It is the closest functional peer to AVEC — a national/regional trade association advocating for EV adoption — but serves a European rather than Latin American audience.
• ALAMOS (Asociación Latinoamericana de Movilidad Sostenible): ALAMOS is the Latin American Association for Sustainable Mobility and an explicit AVEC partner coordinating the Ruta Eléctrica Cono Sur across five Southern Cone countries. It is a regional peer operating at a multi-country level rather than a single national focus.
• ZEMO (Zero Emission Mobility Organisation, UK): ZEMO is a UK-based not-for-profit partnership working with government and industry to accelerate zero-emission mobility. It is functionally analogous to AVEC as an industry-driven EV/mobility association shaping regulation and standards in its geography.
• Plug In America: Plug In America is a US national EV advocacy organization promoting consumer adoption and supportive policies. While more advocacy-led than AVEC, it shares the same national association mandate for advancing electromobility through education, policy engagement, and community building.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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