Brazil is no longer a country that thinks about electrification — it already is electric. From January to July 2026, the industry registered 271,091 electrified vehicles, 21% above all 2025 sales. The projection is to exceed 450,000 units this year alone. Meanwhile, the accumulated fleet already surpasses 615,000 electrified vehicles on Brazilian streets, and charging infrastructure reached 21,061 public stations. But most importantly: this electrification wave isn't just about expensive cars. It starts on the streets of Maringá and hundreds of cities with e-scooters, electric scooters, and e-bikes — the most accessible entry point for anyone wanting to quit fuel right now.

The 2026 leap: when the electrified vehicle market exploded

The numbers speak for themselves. In May 2026, Brazil registered 45,000 electrified vehicles in a single month, with 39% already manufactured or assembled domestically. The change is radical: while imports dominated with 94% of sales a few years ago, the localization of production accelerated the decline of that percentage. By July, electrified vehicles reached 21% of total automotive market share — a historic milestone.

This means that for every five cars sold in Brazil, one is electric or electrified. The industry moved, automakers invested in local factories, and prices fell. 2026 is the year electrification became synonymous with real choice, not luxury.

Infrastructure grows: 21,000 charging points already spread across the country

There's no point having an electric car without somewhere to charge it. Brazil understood that. With 21,061 public charging stations and 31% of them offering fast charging, the network is democratizing access to electrification in large and mid-sized cities.

In Maringá, growth is also visible. Local infrastructure follows the national movement, facilitating the adoption of smaller electric vehicles — e-scooters and scooters — which became the ideal choice for short and medium commutes around the city.

Electric micromobility: the cheapest entry point

While a light electric vehicle costs tens of thousands of reais, a quality e-scooter runs between R$ 1,800 and R$ 3,500 (approx. USD 360–700) for entry-level models, or between R$ 4,000 and R$ 8,000 (approx. USD 800–1,600) for premium equipment. The difference in your wallet is striking.

And operating costs? Charging an e-scooter costs between R$ 0.10 and R$ 0.30 (approx. USD 0.02–0.06) per full charge in Maringá, with typical range of 20 to 40 km. A 10 km trip can cost less than R$ 0.05 (approx. USD 0.01) in energy. Zero fuel, zero emissions, simple maintenance — and you don't pay IPVA (vehicle tax), mandatory insurance, or fuel costs.

615,000 electrified vehicles on the streets: how this changes the city

With over 615,000 electrified vehicles running throughout Brazil in 2026, the impact on urban air quality is real. Each e-scooter, e-bike, or electric scooter that replaces a gasoline car trip reduces pollutant emissions locally — especially important in cities suffering from congestion, like Maringá.

Plus, less traffic means less wasted time. A 3 km trip on an e-scooter takes minutes and costs pennies. By car, it takes 15 minutes and expensive fuel. The math is simple.

Clear regulation: ride without plate, without driver's license, legally

Worried about riding illegally? No need to. CONTRAN Resolution 996/2023 makes it clear: e-scooters and electric scooters up to 32 km/h don't require license plates or driver's licenses — they're only regulated by speed and power (up to 1,000 W for self-propelled devices). Maringá goes further: Municipal Law No. 11.981/2025 establishes limits of 20 km/h on bike lanes, 6 km/h on sidewalks and plazas, with mandatory helmet and equipment like bell and night signaling.

Riding within these rules is simple, legal, and safe. No bureaucracy: just respect the speed limits, and you're good to go.