Chile’s automotive story is modest but interesting: small manufacturers, coachbuilders and experimental projects have appeared over the decades to meet local needs from city streets to rough backcountry roads. That mix of practical design and niche ambition gives Chile a handful of brands worth noting.
There are 6 Chilean Car Brands, ranging from Condor to Yali. For each, you’ll find the columns Founded (year),Headquarters (city, country),Product focus so you can compare origins, base locations and what they produced; details are listed below.
Are any of these Chilean brands still producing vehicles today?
Most were small-scale or short-lived ventures; a few evolved into ongoing workshops or parts suppliers while others exist only in archives and collector circles. To know current status, check recent company registries, local industry news or specialist clubs — many “brands” survive as restoration projects or limited-run replicas rather than mass production.
How can I verify the history or authenticity of a listed Chilean car?
Start with national vehicle registries and historical newspapers for production dates, then look for chassis/VIN records, museum holdings, club documentation and maker archives. Enthusiast forums and regional automotive historians are also useful for photos, ownership records and corroborating production numbers.
Chilean Car Brands
| Brand | Founded (year) | Headquarters (city, country) | Product focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condor | 1978 | Santiago, Chile | Fiberglass-bodied kit car based on the VW Beetle chassis. |
| Voze | 2019 | Santiago, Chile | Lightweight electric three-wheeled cargo vehicles for last-mile delivery. |
| Sôki | 2015 | Santiago, Chile | Two-seater urban electric microcar. |
| Reborn Electric Motors | 2016 | Rancagua, Chile | Converting diesel commercial buses and trucks to 100% electric powertrains. |
| Yali | 2019 | Santiago, Chile | Lightweight three-wheeled electric vehicles for urban and cargo use. |
| Nobel | 2011 | Santiago, Chile | Affordable city car prototype. |
Images and Descriptions
Condor
A defunct 1970s brand known for the Condor sports car designed by Hernan Diaz. It was sold as a kit or assembled vehicle built on a Volkswagen Beetle platform, representing a rare local design effort from that era.
Voze
An active electric vehicle startup focused on sustainable urban mobility. Voze develops lightweight, three-wheeled electric cargo vehicles designed for last-mile delivery, aiming to reduce urban congestion and emissions in Latin American cities.
Sôki
A pioneering Chilean electric car project that developed a small, affordable two-seater for city commuting. While the Sôki gained significant attention as a concept and prototype, the project is currently inactive or has been absorbed into other ventures.
Reborn Electric Motors
An active clean-tech company specializing in converting diesel commercial vehicles to fully electric power. Reborn gives existing bus and truck fleets a second life as zero-emission vehicles, focusing on sustainability in public and industrial transport.
Yali
An active EV startup by Movener developing the Yali, a small three-wheeled electric vehicle. Aimed at urban mobility and last-mile delivery, its innovative and lightweight design makes it a notable Chilean effort in the micro-mobility space.
Nobel
A defunct project from the early 2010s that aimed to create Chile’s first mass-produced modern car. The Nobel was a prototype for a small, low-cost city car that ultimately did not enter production despite initial development and media coverage.
