Which electrified models premiere
| Brand | Model | Technology | News |
|---|---|---|---|
| JETOUR | G700 | Plug-in hybrid | Headline model; 892 hp off-roader with around 100 electric km |
| JETOUR | T2 PHEV AWD | Plug-in hybrid | Premiere of the four-wheel traction version |
| JETOUR | T1 hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 342 hp and 26.7 kWh battery |
| Soueast | S08 PHEV | Plug-in hybrid | Premiere |
| Jaecoo | J7 and J8 PHEV | Plug-in hybrid | Premiere |
| Toyota | bZ4X | Electric | New model |
| Lexus | RZ | Electric | Premium version of the bZ4X |
| Suzuki | e-Vitara | Electric | The brand’s first electric car in the country |
| BMW | iX3 | Electric | New model |
| Porsche | Cayenne Electric | Electric | Up to 1,156 hp |
| Zeekr | 001, 7X and X | Electric | Brand debut in Panama |
| Leapmotor | B10 and C10 | Electric | Brand debut in Panama |
| BYD | Electric and super-hybrid portfolio | Both | Announced participation and fair benefits |
List built from the models the specialist press confirmed with the brands as of 1 October 2026. It is not final: there may be unannounced premieres.
Plug-in hybrid or electric: what changes in Panama
| Criterion | Plug-in hybrid | Electric |
|---|---|---|
| How it moves | Battery for daily use and petrol engine for long trips | Battery only |
| Charging | At home; does not depend on public chargers | At home and on the public network, concentrated in the capital |
| Import duty | Pays duty | 0% under Law 295 of 2022 |
| Use outside the capital | Unrestricted: refuels with petrol | Requires route planning |
| Market share | Growing | Around 1%, according to ADAP |
Fernando Tristán, chair of ADAP’s Fairs Committee, explained that, given fuel price behaviour, manufacturers have worked on more efficient vehicles, combustion as well as electric and hybrid, and that the fair gathers more than 150 models across all those technologies. The full explanation of how a plug-in hybrid works and charges is in Radar Panamá’s guide.
What to ask before choosing an electrified car
- Electric range and the cycle used to measure it. NEDC is the most optimistic and WLTC the closest to real use; the gap can exceed 20%.
- Battery warranty. Years and kilometres, in writing. At JETOUR, the distributor publishes 8 years or 150,000 km.
- Charger included and installation. Power, charging time and whether the home allows the installation.
- Workshop with high-voltage technicians. Where it is and how long a part takes.
- Resale value. The used electrified market in Panama is still small.
Frequently asked questions
Which plug-in hybrids are at the Panama Motor Show 2026?
Among those confirmed, the JETOUR G700, the JETOUR T2 with AWD, the JETOUR T1 hybrid, the Soueast S08 and the Jaecoo J7 and J8, plus BYD’s super-hybrids.
Which electric cars premiere at the Panama Motor Show 2026?
Toyota bZ4X, Lexus RZ, Suzuki e-Vitara, BMW iX3, Porsche Cayenne Electric and the models of two brands debuting in the country: Zeekr (001, 7X and X) and Leapmotor (B10 and C10).
Do electric cars pay import duty in Panama?
No. 100% electric vehicles have 0% import duty under Law 295 of 2022. Plug-in hybrids do pay it.
How much of the Panamanian market is electric?
Around 1% of new car sales, according to ADAP.
Related articles
- JETOUR at the Panama Motor Show 2026: G700, T1 and T2 hybrid
- Jetour G700: price, specs and performance in Panama
- Panama Motor Show 2026: hours, tickets and how to get there
- Almost one in three new cars in Panama is Chinese
Sources
- Deagencia, launches confirmed by brand (1 October 2026).
- TVN, statements by Fernando Tristán, of ADAP.
- Telemetro, BYD’s participation.
- MundialCars, electric car share (ADAP data).
- Petromotors, sheets and warranty for JETOUR models.
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