Brazil Welcomes Its First Exclusive ‘Charging Station’ for Electric Cars

The First Electric Car Charging Station Has Just Arrived in the Country and Is Located in the Large City of São Paulo (SP). Offering Fast Charging, It Will Be Possible to “Fill the Tank” for R$ 80.

Brazilian drivers need to get used to the concept of charging stations or electric car charging stations. These locations are specifically designed for charging electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids, and therefore do not sell conventional fuels. Brazil gained its first charging station last Wednesday (7), and it is located in SP. Until then, electric car charging stations in Brazil were always located in other establishments, such as shopping parking lots, convenience centers, service stations on highways, or within conventional fuel stations.

Electric Car Charging Station Features Ultra-Fast Chargers

Equipped with ultra-fast chargers, the station in SP was developed through a partnership between the companies Vibra, 99, and EZVolt. At the location, it is possible to fully charge an electric car battery for less than R$ 80. The station is located at Rua Oiti, 72, in the Jardim Anália Franco neighborhood, and will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The site offers four chargers, with a total of eight simultaneous charging points. The available plugs are of the CCS 2, Type 2, and Chademo types, which meet the needs of a significant number of electric and plug-in hybrid models available in the country. The first electric vehicle charging station in the country is equipped with the fastest public charger in SP, with a power of 200 kW, according to the responsible company.

With this power, it is possible to charge not only passenger cars but also electric buses and trucks, such as the VW e-Delivery, for example.

Drivers Can Recharge for Just R$ 1.97 Per kWh

The establishment was developed so that customers can enjoy greater comfort while waiting for their vehicle’s battery to charge, which, with the ultra-fast mode, can take only half an hour. At the location, there is an air-conditioned waiting room, with a sofa, Wi-Fi internet, and television for drivers.

For drivers who work as a profession, such as app drivers or fleet drivers, there is also an outdoor area for resting and meals, as well as restrooms.

The operation of the station is under the responsibility of the company EZVolt. Charges will be paid and can be made through the company’s app, using a credit card or Ticket Car as a payment method. The charge rate is R$ 1.97 for each kWh.

Using a Nissan Leaf 2023 as a base, which has a 40 kWh battery capacity, the total cost to reach the maximum level of 100% considering a hypothetical maximum level of 0% will be R$ 78.80. The range of the Nissan model is 272 km.

Vibra Energy Comments on the Venture

According to Bernardo Kos Winik, executive vice president of B2B sales at Vibra, electromobility is becoming increasingly relevant in the logistics of companies, and this will be felt more and more in the country due to not only public policies but also social awareness.

The company will be one of the leaders in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with a robust setup serving its customers. This is just the first of the fully electric stations that the company aims to open.

The charging station for electric cars was previously a conventional fuel station and was recently operated as a parking lot. Operating 24 hours, the site will feature a convenience store with a self-service restaurant, snack bar, and even a lottery outlet.