We installed the first electric chargers at La Rural

La Rural, Buenos Aires Exhibition Centre, has taken an important step towards promoting sustainable mobility by installing the first two electric chargers in its 1000-space underground parking lot.

Buenos Aires, June 2023 – In its commitment to fostering sustainable mobility, La Rural You have installed the first two Chargers for plug-in vehicles  in your parking lot. These chargers, supplied by Chargebox Net, strategic ally and representative of the renowned Wallbox brand in Argentina, they offer an efficient and practical solution for charging electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

With a power of up to 22 kW, the new chargers offer Semi-fast charging, adapting to different types of vehicles, whether they are Plug-in hybrids or all-electric. Furthermore, they stand out for their remote management through a load monitoring platform and the ability for users to activate charging via an RFID card or the EV JUNGLE app, which not only provides access to the charging map but also enhances the user experience of each charger on the network. .

To be able to use the equipment, you will need to go to the following website: www.chargeboxnet.com, acquire the RFID card, and the cable if needed: two fundamental elements to start interacting with the chargers. Once you receive your card, the next step will be to download the EV JUNGLE application, create an account, and link it. This will allow you, in addition to activating the chargers, to access the map of all the brand's charging points installed in the country. You can now use our chargers! The first three months of membership access Chargebox Net they are eligible for a bonus. Once this period has passed, you will need to select a “pack” based on your vehicle, available charging hours, and the features of each option. 

With the installation of these electric chargers, La Rural reaffirms its commitment to promoting sustainable mobility in Buenos Aires. By joining the growing trend of adopting electric vehicles in Argentina, the company offers visitors, exhibitors, and suppliers the convenience and ease of charging necessary to further promote this alternative. This initiative is part of the sustainable development that La Rural has been promoting and represents a step forward towards the consolidation of the use of electric vehicles in everyday life.

About The Rural, Buenos Aires Exhibition Center

With over 135 years of history, The Rural, Buenos Aires Exhibition Center is one of Argentina's great emblems, a symbol of its identity and traditions. Its privileged location in the center of Buenos Aires and an area of more than 12 hectares make La Rural at the main exhibition center in Latin America, a unique space of its kind. With state-of-the-art technological and architectural infrastructure, it adds 45,000 m2 of covered space and over 10,000 m2 of outdoor space, as well as underground parking for 1,000 cars. La Rural combines respect for history with a strong commitment to the modern world. For more information, visit www.larural.com.ar  

About Chargebox Net

Chargebox Net, a business unit of LatEnergy S.A., provides charging solutions for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle users.

In 2018, the company created the charging network, making its chargers available in strategic locations that adapt to users' routines, with over 50 chargers distributed across CABA and the province of Buenos Aires, and a projection of over 200 new points for the next 2 years, including fast and super-fast chargers.

Chargebox Net represents two leading global companies in the electric mobility market: Wallbox—the leading Spanish company that designs, develops, and manufactures chargers in Europe—and EVBox, headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, a leading company with more than 300,000 chargers sold worldwide.  It is also currently developing its own line of chargers and accessories, the 100% series, which are manufactured domestically. For more information www.chargeboxnet.com

 

About La Rural, Buenos Aires Exhibition Centre

With over 140 years of history, La Rural, Buenos Aires Exhibition Center, is Argentina's premier event venue and a leading center in Latin America. It offers a combination of top-tier infrastructure and comprehensive services for visitors and exhibitors, along with a strong capacity for developing international-scale trade shows, conferences, conventions, and exhibitions. This solidifies its role as a strategic platform for the cultural, business, and social growth of the region. Strategically located in the heart of the city, the venue boasts 45,000 m² of indoor space, over 8,000 m² of green areas, cutting-edge connectivity and technological solutions, operational and logistical services, and an underground parking facility for 1,000 vehicles. La Rural integrates tradition and innovation in a management model focused on quality, efficiency, and experience, raising the standard for the MICE industry.

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