Electric Vehicle Boom Reveals Contradiction: Market Grows, But Country Chokes on Bottlenecks

Written by Caio Aviz

Published on 08/09/2025 at 15:52

Updated on 08/09/2025 at 15:53

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Report Shows That Less Than 7% Of Vehicles Sold In 2024 Were Electric And Points To Urgent Paths To Overcome Technical, Regulatory And Environmental Barriers

A survey published in July 2025 by Thymos Energia, one of the leading consulting firms in the national electricity sector, brought to light the obstacles Brazil faces to advance in electric mobility. Despite growth, only 7% of licensed vehicles in 2024 were electric, according to official data compiled by the study.

The report titled Electric Mobility: International Experience And Conditions For Its Diffusion In Brazil showed that electromobility requires deep adaptations in infrastructure. It also demands modern regulatory policies and coordinated investments.

Structural Bottlenecks In The Electricity Sector

According to the research, the electrification of the fleet demands modernization of electrical grids. It also requires decentralization of generation and complete digitalization of the system.

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Cautious Progress, But With Strong Potential

Although still representing a low proportion, electromobility grew 85% in sales in 2024 compared to 2023, according to the study.

In public transportation, the scenario is still limited. Only 1,000 electric buses were operating in 18 Brazilian municipalities in 2024, less than 1% of the national fleet.

To change this reality, the Federal Government launched the National Incentive Plan for Electromobility in Public Transport in 2024, in partnership with CEPAL (Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean). Capitals like São Paulo, Curitiba, and Brasília initiated pilot projects. São Paulo is even evaluating the creation of Low Emission Zones (LEZ), which restrict combustion vehicles in central areas.

Environmental Challenges And Battery Recycling

The study also addressed environmental impacts. The disposal of lithium-ion batteries presents risks for the country without a national recycling chain.

The proposal is to create processing and repurposing centers. This measure can reduce environmental liabilities, decrease waste exports, and foster a circular economy. Furthermore, it may generate jobs and promote technological innovation.

Global Scenario At An Accelerated Pace

While Brazil advances slowly, global sales of electric vehicles reached 14 million in 2023 and 17 million in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

China accounted for 60% of sales in 2024 and concentrated 76% of the global market by October of that year. The country also leads in charging infrastructure, battery production, and electrification of heavy fleets.

In Europe, Germany consolidated incentive policies such as subsidies and tax exemptions. In addition, it has a dense and interoperable public infrastructure. In Latin America, Chile leads with 2,600 electric buses in operation in 2024. Close behind, Colombia has 1,700 vehicles, numbers well above those in Brazil.

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Electric Mobility As Part Of The Energy Transition

According to Victor Ribeiro, Strategic Consultant at Thymos Energia, electric mobility is not just a trend. It Integrates The Global Energy Transition and should be conducted with planning, modern regulation, and focus on sustainability.

He emphasizes that the Brazilian electricity sector needs to act quickly to keep pace with the transformation.

Electromobility In Brazil Is Growing, But Still Faces Regulatory, Environmental, And Structural Barriers That Limit Its Advance. The Potential Is Undeniable, But Is The Country Ready To Transform This Scenario Into A Sustainable And Competitive Reality?

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Electric Vehicle Boom Reveals Contradiction: Market Grows, But Country Chokes on Bottlenecks

Report Shows That Less Than 7% Of Vehicles Sold In 2024 Were Electric And Points To Urgent Paths To Overcome Technical, Regulatory And Environmental Barriers

Structural Bottlenecks In The Electricity Sector

Cautious Progress, But With Strong Potential

Environmental Challenges And Battery Recycling

Global Scenario At An Accelerated Pace

Electric Mobility As Part Of The Energy Transition

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