Projects Driving Electric Mobility in Brazil at All Levels of Government

Although Brazil does not yet have an Electromobility Law, the size of its automotive market—the largest in South America—and the ongoing expansion of the low- or zero-emission vehicle fleet are driving the creation of many new regulations in this field.

A survey by Mobility Portal Latin America outlines the current state of legislation related to electromobility (including charging infrastructure) and, in particular, the projects being discussed at various levels of government: Federal, State, and Municipal.

Federal Projects Related to Electric Mobility

One of the most ambitious projects currently under discussion in the Chamber of Deputies is Bill 497/2025, introduced in March of this year.

The initiative proposes Income Tax deductions for both individuals and companies that invest in charging infrastructure and renewable energies applied to electric mobility.

The bill states that individuals may deduct up to 10% of their total taxable income and companies up to 15% of the tax owed, provided that the funds are allocated to:

• Installation of public or shared chargers for electric vehicles.
• Solar or wind generation systems linked to charging points.
• Stationary batteries or open-access renewable microgrids.

Another bill that has generated strong public reaction is PL 158/2025, which seeks to guarantee the right of condominium owners to install electric vehicle chargers in their private parking spaces.
The proposal, also under review in the Chamber of Deputies, prevents building administrations from prohibiting such installations, provided they comply with technical standards and do not affect communal areas.

In this regard, PL 2156/21, which states that the installation of private access charging points in new buildings should be encouraged—rather than mandatory as originally proposed—is in its final phase of discussion.

The text approved by committees also aims to establish a National Electric Mobility Policy, which includes, among other points:

• Incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles
• The viability of a network of battery charging points for these vehicles
• Measures to facilitate the conversion of combustion engine vehicles to electric
• Establishing guarantees for the commercialisation of electricity for electric mobility
• Regulating the management of electric mobility network operations

States Seek to Retain Investment with Tax Benefits

In response to commercial changes caused by the reinstatement of tariffs on electric and hybrid vehicle imports—from 0% to 18%, and due to reach 35% next year—several Brazilian states are reactivating or introducing new laws to attract investment in electric mobility.

In Mato Grosso do Sul, a bill proposed by Deputy Roberto Hashioka is under review, which suggests up to a 70% reduction in the IPVA (Motor Vehicle Property Tax) for electric vehicles.

In Piauí, Maranhão and Ceará, laws are already in place that completely exempt these vehicles from the IPVA.

In São Paulo, state legislators are reviewing new proposals to reinstate tax incentives that were in place until 2020, such as a 50% IPVA discount for hybrids and electric vehicles.
These incentives aim not only to ease the purchase of EVs but also to attract factories and logistics hubs from international brands interested in local production, especially as manufacturers like BYD have already begun industrial operations in Brazil.

The expansion of charging points is also a subject of state legislation related to the consolidation of electric mobility.

In Santa Catarina, the local government—together with state-owned company Celesc—is promoting a project to install 100 public chargers along strategic corridors by the end of 2025.

The Legislative Assembly supported the creation of the “Catarinense Electric Route” with financial incentives for municipalities hosting charging infrastructure.

A similar initiative is taking place in Paraná, where the “Eletrovia PR” network already operates with fast chargers and has been authorised by state law to receive public investment.

A Bill (PL), 306/25, presented by Deputy Donato (PT) and currently under review in the São Paulo Legislative Assembly (Alesp), requires motorway concessionaires to install fast charging stations for electric vehicles.

These charging stations must be located at User Service Stations (SAU) on the highways, using direct current (DC) chargers with a minimum output of 30kW.

Municipalities Legislate for a More Robust Urban Infrastructure

In cities, municipal councils are also advancing regulatory frameworks aimed at strengthening the charging network, which is key to consolidating electric mobility.

In Curitiba, for example, a proposal is under discussion that would require new shopping centres and public car parks to install one charger for every 50 parking spaces.

São Paulo, meanwhile, modified its Building Code in 2021 to require new buildings to have minimum infrastructure for EV charging, including pre-installed wiring, power points, and designated spaces.

In April 2025, a complementary bill was presented to the Porto Alegre City Council that aims to progressively replace the public transport fleet with electric buses.

Public transport operators must, within ten years, replace 50% of their fleet with electric vehicles and, within twenty years, replace 100% of their fleet with electric vehicles.

Challenges for a Constantly Evolving Sector

The sector is also adapting to tax reform. The new framework will introduce, from 2027, a “selective tax” on polluting products, which for the moment would include electric vehicles, as they are said to “pollute during the production and disposal of their batteries,” according to supporting legislators.

While these questions are being debated in committees and offices, the market continues to grow: sales of electrified light vehicles (BEV, PHEV, HEV, and HEV Flex) reached 14,380 units in March 2025.

According to figures from ABVE, this represents a 31.5% increase compared to the same month last year (13,613 units).

Legislation thus becomes a key arena in defining the pace, accessibility, and direction of this transformation towards a strong, nationwide electric mobility system.

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