Brazil EV Sales Report: Local EV Production Imminent as Sales Reach a New Record in May - CleanTechnica

Brazil’s electric vehicle (EV) market reached a new milestone in May 2025, with over 14,000 EVs sold—a record high and a 63% year-on-year increase. This growth has been consistent throughout the year, surpassing previous peak sales months like December 2024. The Brazilian market is preparing for local EV production, with BYD and Great Wall Motors (GWM) set to start manufacturing the Dolphin Mini and Haval H6 models in July at their respective factories. Notably, Brazil shows a distinct preference for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) over battery electric vehicles (BEVs), with PHEV sales growing 104% in May compared to 35% for BEVs. May’s sales figures nearly balanced the two powertrains, with BEVs at 48% and PHEVs at 52%, marking a recovery for BEVs after a period of decline. BYD dominates the Brazilian EV market with a 64%