Chinese Automakers Team Up with Local Partners to Accelerate EV Charging Infrastructure Rollout in Brazil

On July 8, 2026, GAC Group announced a partnership with Brazilian charging operator GreenV and mobility platform 99 to deploy 242 fast-charging stations across Brazil by 2030. GAC will supply 60kW and 120kW fast-charging equipment and technical solutions, installing chargers within its dealer network; GreenV will handle investment and station management; and the 99 platform will drive EV adoption among drivers through incentive programs, channeling users into the charging network. This move reflects Chinese automakers’ strategic shift in Brazil—from merely exporting vehicles to building localized energy-supply ecosystems. Brazil’s EV market is growing rapidly: in Q1 2026 alone, 95,000 electrified vehicles were registered, an 88% year-over-year increase. However, as of May 2026, the country had only 25,429 public and semi-public charging points, resulting in a vehicle-to-charger ratio of approximately 18.7:1—significantly higher than the International Energy Agency’s recommended standard of 10:1. Charging infrastructure is heavily concentrated in southern metropolitan areas like São Paulo state, leaving inland regions severely underserved. Moreover, most Brazilians live in apartment buildings without private parking spaces, further intensifying reliance on public charging facilities. In response to this infrastructure gap, several Chinese automakers have proactively engaged in building out Brazil’s charging network. BYD, since 2024, has partnered with Shell Brazil to install 600 new DC charging points across eight major cities and, in March 2026, announced plans to build 1,000 ultra-fast charging stations by the end of 2027. Its first 1,500kW ultra-fast charger was commissioned in Brasília in June 2026. Great Wall Motor, meanwhile, delivered nearly 10,000 onboard chargers to Brazil in March 2026—supplied by Zidatech—and is also planning investments to expand local charging coverage in key cities. In January 2026, Brazil’s Minister of Mines and Energy publicly invited Chinese automakers to invest in the country’s charging infrastructure, signaling strong governmental support for such collaborations.