Brazil EV Sales Report: As Local Production Ramps Up, The Latin American Giant Has Started 2026 At 9.8% EV Market Share - CleanTechnica

The article reports a significant acceleration in Brazil’s electric vehicle (EV) market as 2026 begins, with EV market share reaching 9.8%. After a period of slow growth and plateaus throughout 2023 and 2024, EV sales surged notably in late 2025, peaking at over 26,000 units in December—a 77% increase from the previous year’s record December sales. Although January 2026 saw a typical seasonal dip to 16,671 units, this still represented a strong 48% year-over-year increase. The EV market in Brazil is currently split between plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), which make up 56% of sales, and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), which accounted for 44% in 2025 and nearly 50% in the most recent month. The growth in EV sales is occurring alongside a decline in combustion engine vehicle sales, indicating a shift in consumer preference and a gradual reduction in traditional internal