Electric vehicle registration breaks record in Brazil

According to a survey conducted by ABVE (Brazilian Association of Electric Vehicles), the registration of electrified cars broke a record in Brazil in June. The study showed that there was a growth of 13% compared to May, with 3.507 new cars registered. In addition, an increase of 84% was reported in sales of EVs (electric vehicles) in the first half of 2021, which led to the registration of 13.899 new cars.

According to ABVE, for the first time, the VE The most popular vehicle in the country was a light commercial vehicle, the BYD eT3 Van. In June, the manufacturer registered 82 vans – destined for TB Green, a company providing integrated green fleet rental solutions, labor supply and waste management and urban cleaning.

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These cars will be operated by e-commerce companies focused on green logistics in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. “The adoption of 100% electric will initially be driven by corporations that actually seek to comply with ESG, that have 24/7 service applications, that are open to supplying them with clean energy such as photovoltaics”, said Carlos Roma, director -general from TB Green.

For Adalberto Maluf, Director of Marketing and Sustainability at BYD, “on the one hand, local governments create incentives for green logistics, and on the other, companies have been strengthening their ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) agenda, with electric mobility being one of the best ways to reduce emissions and build a cleaner and healthier urban environment for everyone”.

BYD Global Sales

Globally, BYD sold 49.765 passenger vehicles in June, including electric and combustion vehicles, which represents an increase of 52,5% compared to the same period last year and a 10,2% increase in monthly sales.

Specifically, sales of electric vehicles reached 40.116 units, an increase of 207,1% compared to the previous year and 26,6% compared to last month. For the second half of the year, the manufacturer announced that it will continue to increase its production capacity to meet market demand and will use innovative technologies, such as the DM-i hybrid system and Blade battery, to stimulate growth in the sector.

SP increases incentive for electric vehicles

On June 8, the mayor of São Paulo, Ricardo Nunes, sanctioned the Law No. 17.563 – through which EV owners in the municipality will be able to have the amount paid for IPVA returned to them through a deposit in a current account or in the form of a discount on the IPTU. Another law already existing in the municipality provides for a 50% exemption on the IPVA amount for electrified vehicles (exempt from the city's traffic restrictions), hybrid vehicles or hydrogen-powered vehicles.