Brazil gets its first ultra-fast 480 kW charger for electric cars, serving up to four vehicles at the same time and promising a charge from 10% to 80% in about 15 minutes.

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Published on 30/05/2026 at 20:26

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New station in Porto Alegre marks a leap in electric car charging in Brazil, serves up to four vehicles at the same time, and promises to drastically reduce downtime at the socket.

Brazil has just inaugurated, in Porto Alegre (RS), the first 480 kW ultra-fast charger for electric cars. The station, installed in the Complexo do Futuro, places the country at a new level of charging infrastructure and is already drawing attention for its reach: the equipment can serve up to four vehicles simultaneously.

According to insideevs.uol.com.br, the project was presented this week and received an investment of around R$ 1 million. The novelty arrives precisely at a time when the Brazilian public network still operates, in most cases, with much lower power, making the new station a milestone for electromobility in the country.

In practice, the most visible gain is in waiting time. Esquina do Futuro states that an electric car can go from 10% to 80% battery in about 15 minutes, although this time varies depending on the model, battery capacity, temperature, and the vehicle’s electrical architecture.

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A leap above the current charging standard in the country

480 kW HPC ultra-fast charger in operation in Brazil, allowing simultaneous charging of electric cars and promising to take the battery from 10% to 80% in about 15 minutes.

The new equipment, developed in partnership with WEG and Tupi, takes the technology called High Power Charger, or HPC, to a level above what is usually available in Brazil. Today, the most common ultra-fast charging on the market is usually between 150 kW and 350 kW.

With 480 kW, the station expands service capacity and reduces the time cars spend at the charging point, provided the vehicle can take advantage of this power. Not all models sold in the country have this compatibility, and many operate on direct current between 80 kW and 200 kW.

Four cars at the same time and less queue at the station

Besides the power, the point draws attention for its ability to distribute energy among up to four vehicles at the same time. This improves the turnover of chargers and helps alleviate queues during peak times.

This type of solution gains importance in a market that still depends on infrastructure concentrated in a few points. For the driver, the difference appears in the routine: less time stopped, more predictability, and an experience closer to the practicality that electric vehicles promise to deliver.

Porto Alegre becomes a showcase for electromobility

Corner of the Future, multi-service charging station where the first 480 kW ultra-fast charger for electric cars in Brazil was installed.

The station is located in the Complex of the Future, on Avenida Sertório, 1700, in Porto Alegre, in an area designed as a service hub for electric vehicles. The proposal brings together ultra-fast charging, convenience, safety, and retail support at an entry and exit point of the capital of Rio Grande do Sul.

The initiative is also connected to the city’s Sustainable Urban Development Plan of the Innovation District, supported by the Municipal Secretariat of Environment, Urbanism, and Sustainability (Smamus). The project foresees incentives for electrified transport, the use of clean energy, and the expansion of charging infrastructure.

The race for more powerful chargers has already begun

Even with the debut of the 480 kW equipment, the advancement may not stand alone for long. BYD has already confirmed the arrival in Brazil of megawatt chargers of up to 1.36 MW in the coming months, aimed at the next generation of electric vehicles with high-voltage architecture.

The movement shows that the race for faster charging has already entered a new phase in the country. For those who follow electric cars, the launch in Porto Alegre serves as a clear signal that the infrastructure is beginning to keep pace with vehicle evolution. And you, do you think Brazil is ready for this shift? Tell us in the comments and share the article.

Brazil gets its first ultra-fast 480 kW charger for electric cars, serving up to four vehicles at the same time and promising a charge from 10% to 80% in about 15 minutes.

New station in Porto Alegre marks a leap in electric car charging in Brazil, serves up to four vehicles at the same time, and promises to drastically reduce downtime at the socket.

A leap above the current charging standard in the country

Four cars at the same time and less queue at the station

Porto Alegre becomes a showcase for electromobility

The race for more powerful chargers has already begun

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Brazil gets its first ultra-fast 480 kW charger for electric cars, serving up to four vehicles at the same time and promising a charge from 10% to 80% in about 15 minutes.

New station in Porto Alegre marks a leap in electric car charging in Brazil, serves up to four vehicles at the same time, and promises to drastically reduce downtime at the socket.

A leap above the current charging standard in the country

Four cars at the same time and less queue at the station

Porto Alegre becomes a showcase for electromobility

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