GAC Builds Brazil EV Ecosystem With 242 Fast-Charging Stations by 2030

GAC Group announced on July 8 that it has signed strategic cooperation agreements with Brazilian charging operator GreenV and mobility platform 99 to jointly develop an electric vehicle charging network in Brazil.

Under the agreement, the three parties plan to deploy 242 fast-charging stations across Brazil by 2030, further strengthening the country’s EV charging infrastructure.

The partnership extends beyond vehicle sales and covers the broader EV ecosystem, including vehicle manufacturing, charging equipment, infrastructure operations and mobility services.

Specifically, GAC International will continue expanding its presence in Brazil through new energy vehicle offerings, while GAC Energy will provide fast-charging equipment and technical solutions. The company plans to install 60kW and 120kW fast chargers across its dealership network.

GreenV will oversee investment and operation of the charging network. The company currently operates more than 15,000 charging points and over 600 active charging devices across Brazil.

Mobility platform 99 will encourage drivers to transition toward electric vehicles through incentive programs, provide stable demand for the charging network and participate directly in the construction of charging infrastructure.

GAC’s move comes as Chinese new energy vehicle brands rapidly expand in Brazil, driving growing demand for supporting charging infrastructure.

According to data from CPCA, China exported 67,161 new energy vehicles to Brazil in May, up 89% year on year, making Brazil the largest export destination for Chinese NEVs.

Data from Brazil’s vehicle manufacturers association ANFAVEA showed that vehicles produced in China accounted for 140,800 registrations in Brazil during the first half of 2026, up 98.5% year on year.

The figure represented 50.2% of Brazil’s total vehicle imports, making China the country’s largest automotive import source.

However, as EV adoption accelerates, shortages in charging infrastructure are becoming increasingly apparent.

According to the Brazilian Electric Vehicle Association (ABVE), Brazil had 21,060 public and semi-public charging stations as of February 2026, up 42% year on year.

Meanwhile, the country’s plug-in new energy vehicle fleet had grown to nearly 395,000 units.

Based on this vehicle population, Brazil currently has around 18.7 plug-in EVs per charging point.

The gap between rapidly expanding vehicle adoption and limited charging availability has become a potential constraint on further market growth.

The trend has attracted increased investment from Chinese automakers. Beyond GAC, BYD announced in March that it had deployed 125 self-operated public fast chargers in Brazil.

The company plans to build 1,000 “flash charging” stations in Brazil by the end of 2027. Its first 1,500kW ultra-fast charging station was opened in June at a Denza dealership in Brasília.

Compared with simply exporting vehicles, building charging networks is becoming the next stage for Chinese EV manufacturers expanding into overseas markets.