A poll released last week by Olho no Carro showed that Demand for semi-new electric vehicles in Brazil has grown by 300% over the past 12 months.. The data suggests reflecting a global move as buyers seek alternatives to combustion models already on the market.

In the first six months of this year, Brazilians have already bought 8,423 used electric vehicles.. This is 98% more than in the same period last year. If the statistics continue to develop in this way, it is quite possible that Brazil will set a new record by the end of this year. According to forecasts, by December their number will grow to 17 thousand..

Even with the growth registered last year and in the last few months, electric vehicles are still not the prevailing reality in Brazil. According to Iago Almeida, co-founder of Olho no Carro, in overseas markets such as Europe and the United States, these cars are more accessible to the public, in addition to other invention policies.

Brazil lags behind in promoting the use of electric vehicles

The higher cost of electric vehicles is becoming one of the main obstacles for Brazilians to buy them. While these cars have lower charging and maintenance costs, the high initial cost, starting at R$100,000 for the simplest models, makes them impossible for the average consumer to access.

On the international stage, China stands out as the leader in the electric vehicle market, accounting for 59% of the global market in this sector. The widespread adoption of electric vehicles among the Chinese is supported by favorable government policies.

It is estimated that the country will account for 40% of global electric vehicle sales by 2030. However, a reduction in subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles could negatively affect sales in 2023. may present in the future.

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Via: Garage 360

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