{"id":67819,"date":"2026-07-01T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/?p=67819"},"modified":"2026-06-29T11:04:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T16:04:59","slug":"brazil-surpasses-25000-charging-points-for-electric-vehicles-and-shows-21-growth-in-just-three-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/en\/brazil-surpasses-25000-charging-points-for-electric-vehicles-and-shows-21-growth-in-just-three-months\/","title":{"rendered":"Brazil Surpasses 25,000 Charging Points for Electric Vehicles and Shows 21% Growth in Just Three Months"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Brazil’s EV charging infrastructure just hit a historic milestone, crossing the 25,000 public and semi-public charging point<\/strong> mark and cementing the country as one of the fastest-growing electromobility markets in Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the latest study<\/a><\/strong> from the Brazilian Electric Vehicle Association (ABVE)<\/strong> , conducted in partnership with electric mobility platform Tupi<\/strong> , the national network reached 25,429 points<\/strong> in May 2026\u2014a 20.7% jump<\/strong> compared to February of the same year, when the country had 21,060 stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This infrastructure expansion is running in parallel with the growth of Brazil’s plug-in electric vehicle fleet, which now totals 505,806 units<\/strong>\u2014comprising both fully electric models (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). Of that total, 266,752 (52.7%)<\/strong> are PHEVs, while 239,054 (47.3%)<\/strong> are 100% electric vehicles that rely entirely on charging infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The current ratio sits at about 19.9 vehicles per charging point<\/strong> \u2014a metric that reflects both the pace of adoption and the clear need to keep expanding the network to stay ahead of rising demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You May Also Be Interested In | The “Latam Mobility 2026” Tour Closes Its Stop in Medell\u00edn and Heads to Santiago de Chile and Mexico City<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The infrastructure boom is being driven by DC fast charging<\/strong> , which went from 6,479 to 8,601 units<\/strong> in just three months\u2014a 32.8% spike<\/strong>. Fast chargers now account for 33.8%<\/strong> of the national infrastructure, up from 30.8% in the previous survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This momentum comes from a new generation of ultra-fast equipment with power levels hitting 480 kW<\/strong> and multiple charging positions, which slashes wait times and makes long-distance EV travel far more practical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n AC chargers\u2014used mainly for longer-duration charging at homes, mall parking lots, and workplaces\u2014also saw a strong rebound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The count jumped from 14,582 to 16,828<\/strong> , a 15.4% advance<\/strong> in just three months. What’s noteworthy: in the previous twelve-month period, AC chargers grew only 17.6%. Now they’ve nearly matched that progress in a single quarter, signaling a revival in residential and semi-public charging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That AC charger recovery lines up directly with the enactment of Law 18,403\/2026<\/strong> in the state of S\u00e3o Paulo, which guarantees the right to install chargers in private condominium parking spaces\u2014removing one of the biggest historical barriers to residential charging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The regulation, published in the Official State Gazette, ensures that condo owners can install, at their own expense, an individual charging station in their private garage spot, as long as technical and safety standards are met. In plain English: condo rules and board decisions can no longer block charger installation without solid technical justification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This measure, hitting one of the country’s largest urban centers, has a multiplier effect<\/strong> on EV adoption because it tackles a top concern for would\u2011be buyers: having a reliable, accessible charging point at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Davi Bertoncello<\/strong> , Executive Director of Tupi and Communications Director at ABVE, summed it up: “Slow chargers, which had been declining, reacted. S\u00e3o Paulo’s regulation guaranteeing the right to install chargers in condominiums has a direct role in this movement.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n He went further: “Brazil has left the testing phase and entered the scaling phase; we are building the energy infrastructure that will sustain the country’s electrification.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n The network expanded across all regions, but at different speeds and with different profiles. The North<\/strong> was the quarter’s big standout, with 31.1% overall growth<\/strong> in charging points and a 51% surge in fast chargers (DC)<\/strong> \u2014the highest rate among all regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Central-West<\/strong> (+23.7%) and the South<\/strong> (+23.4%) followed, both with strong fast\u2011charger gains (36.3% and 35.8%, respectively). The Southeast<\/strong> , which holds the largest installed base, grew 18.1%\u2014a more moderate pace but with the biggest absolute volume, reaching 11,079 public chargers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Four of five regions recorded fast\u2011charging growth above 33%, showing a structural shift: farther\u2011flung areas are going fast\u2011charge\u2011first from the get\u2011go. Currently, 1,832 Brazilian municipalities<\/strong> have charging infrastructure available\u2014an 11.1% increase<\/strong> since February 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The electrified vehicle market in Brazil is showing no signs of slowing. Between January and May 2026, roughly 167,000 electrified vehicles<\/strong> were registered. ABVE<\/strong> projects that 2026 will close with record numbers, potentially surpassing 300,000 units sold<\/strong> over the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ricardo Bastos<\/strong> , President of ABVE, had already signaled the sector’s optimism, saying “2026 will be the best year for electromobility in Brazil.” The association’s forecast points to total sales above 280,000 electrified units<\/strong> this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The combination of a rapidly growing charging network, a supportive regulatory framework that removes residential installation barriers, and an expanding lineup of models from automakers puts Brazil in pole position as one of the most dynamic electromobility markets in the region<\/strong>. As Bertoncello<\/strong> noted, the energy infrastructure to support this transformation is already being built\u2014and the first\u2011half 2026 numbers confirm that the pace is unprecedented<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Latam Mobility 2026 Tour<\/strong> will arrive in Santiago, Chile, on August 25<\/a><\/strong>, bringing together experts and strategic players to further strengthen the sustainable mobility ecosystem in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFast Chargers Lead the Expansion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nS\u00e3o Paulo Regulation Boosts Charging<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Regional Expansion: The North Leads Growth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA Record Year for Brazilian Electromobility<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A Year 2026 of Consolidation for Mobility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n