On November 6, 2026, the National Council on Energy Policy (CNPE) took a historic step: it approved the creation of an Electromobility Working Group coordinated by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME). The mission is clear—to formulate Brazil's first National Electromobility Strategy, with a focus on charging infrastructure, battery supply chain development, industry guidelines, and sustainability.
The timing is no accident. Brazil has just surpassed the milestone of 1 million light electric vehicles registered since 2012, and in October 2026, sales reached 21.5% of the total new car market. But this wave of electrification goes beyond automobiles: electric e-scooters and scooters are already part of daily life in cities like Maringá, and a well-thought-out federal strategy can mean better access, improved batteries, and adequate infrastructure for all micro-mobility users.
In this post, understand what's at stake, how new federal guidelines align with regulations already in place in Maringá (Municipal Law No. 11.981/2025 and CONTRAN Resolution 996/2023), and what you need to know to use e-mobility safely and legally.
What Is the National Electromobility Strategy
The National Electromobility Strategy is a federal government plan to structure Brazil's electric transportation ecosystem. It's not about ready-made laws or already-approved subsidies, but rather an effort to gather data, technology, and guidelines that allow the country to grow sustainably in this market.
The Working Group brings together representatives from the MME, industry, academia, and the mobility sector to discuss:
- Charging infrastructure: how to expand charging points in cities and on highways;
- Battery supply chain: local production, recycling, and energy efficiency;
- Harmonized regulation: aligning federal standards with local demands;
- Sustainability: reducing emissions and the environmental footprint of electrification.
For e-scooter users, this means that decisions about battery types, charging costs, and safety standards may be impacted by upcoming federal and municipal resolutions.
Numbers Showing Why Brazil Woke Up to Electromobility
The data speaks for itself: in 2026, Brazil is a mature market for electric vehicles. Here's the context:
- 1 million electric vehicles: since 2012, Brazil has reached this milestone of registered light electric vehicles—a historic landmark;
- 21.5% market share: in October 2026, nearly 1 in 4 new cars sold was electric;
- 73% of municipalities: three out of every four Brazilian cities registered electric vehicle sales in 2026.
Maringá is no exception. The city follows this trend with hundreds of e-scooter users, reinforcing the need for clear regulation and appropriate infrastructure—exactly what the National Strategy seeks to address.
Regulation Already in Effect—and How Federal Strategy Can Improve It
Before any federal strategy updates, Maringá already has well-defined regulations. Municipal Law No. 11.981/2025 established speed limits by road type, mandatory helmet use, and required equipment like reflectors and bells. At the federal level, CONTRAN Resolution 996/2023 classifies e-scooters as low-speed equipment, with a technical speed limit of 32 km/h (20 mph) and a prohibition on use by anyone under 16 years old without adult supervision.
The new National Strategy can harmonize these rules across the country, preventing conflicts between municipal and federal standards, while also creating incentives for innovation in battery technology and charging infrastructure.