BYD Tops Brazil’s October EV and Hybrid Registrations as GWM Gains Ground

Electrified vehicles accounted for 24.4% of Brazilian car and light-commercial registrations in October 2026. BYD led both powertrain groups, while GWM recorded a sharp monthly rise in EVs.

Source: Notícias Automotivas2026-11-051 min read

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Brazil recorded 61,860 registrations of electric and hybrid cars and light commercial vehicles in October 2026, according to Fenabrave figures cited in the report. That was 24.4% of the market, up from 23.1% in September. Hybrids made up 40,215 units and fully electric vehicles 21,645.

BYD ranked first among EV brands with 14,292 registrations, almost unchanged from September’s 14,317. Geely placed second with 1,903, down from 3,119. GWM’s EV total rose to 1,636 from 331 the previous month. Chevrolet registered 1,037, while GAC recorded 966.

BYD also led the hybrid ranking, with 9,822 units compared with 7,901 in September. GWM was second at 7,549, up from 7,017. Omoda & Jaecoo took third with 5,778, followed by Toyota at 4,107.

The combined electrified total was 0.2% below September’s 61,995 registrations, but 122.9% higher than October 2025, when the market recorded 27,750. The figures cover brand totals rather than individual models or versions.

This is an original summary compiled and translated from the source below, not a direct translation of it.

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