Comparative Analysis
EV-to-charger ratios, benchmarks, charging deserts, and GDP correlation
Plug-in EV-to-Charger Ratio by State
Lower is better. IEA recommended target: 10:1. EU average: 13:1.
Extreme (>40:1)
High (>20:1)
Moderate (15-20:1)
Adequate (<15:1)
International Benchmark Comparison
Brazil's plug-in ratio (~18:1) is comparable to the US, but worse than the EU (~13:1) and China (~10:1).
GDP per Capita vs. EV Adoption
Strong positive correlation (R2 approx. 0.78). DF is a major outlier.
Red: DF (major outlier — very high GDP + adoption)Yellow: MT (high GDP but low adoption — rural/agri economy)Green: Follows expected trend
Charging Deserts
Distrito Federal41.2:1
2nd highest sales state; only ~680 chargers; massive gap
Acre66.7:1
6 chargers in entire state
Amapa58.3:1
Only 6 chargers; isolated geography
Roraima56.0:1
Only 5 chargers; most underserved state
Amazonas (Manaus)21.2:1
State capital with 1,800 plug-in vehicles; very few chargers
Sao Paulo20.7:1
Largest market; growth outpacing infrastructure
Pernambuco20.1:1
2nd largest NE market; insufficient for growing demand
Alagoas20.4:1
Fast-growing NE state with very few chargers
Bahia19.6:1
Largest NE market; BYD factory will accelerate demand
Highway Corridor Gaps
| Corridor | Status |
|---|---|
| BR-116 (BA → CE) | Sparse DC coverage; gaps >200km |
| BR-101 (NE coast: SE → RN) | Limited fast charging between cities |
| BR-364 (Cuiaba → Porto Velho) | Virtually no EV infrastructure |
| BR-174 (Manaus → Boa Vista) | Zero public chargers along route |
| BR-010 (Belem → Brasilia) | Minimal coverage across ~2,000km |
| BR-153 (Goiania → Belem) | Major infrastructure void |