EV Charging in Curitiba

EV charging analysis

With only 10 charging stations for a population of nearly 1.95 million, Curitiba's EV infrastructure is extremely sparse, making daily driving reliant on home or workplace charging impractical for most residents. The city has 7 planned routes, but without any estimated EVs on the road, the network remains largely theoretical. In a hot climate, battery range can degrade by up to 10-15% under high temperatures, further limiting the utility of these few stations. For context, a single station might serve over 194,000 people, indicating severe underinvestment. The absence of a single registered EV suggests the market has not yet responded to the infrastructure, creating a chicken-and-egg problem. Until charging density improves significantly, Curitiba's EV readiness remains nascent, with the 7 routes offering little immediate benefit for daily commuting or regional travel.