Infraestrutura de Carregamento de Veículos Elétricos na BR040: Viabilidade e Estratégias entre Belo Horizonte e Rio de Janeiro

Abstract

This study analyzes the feasibility and strategies for implementing an electric vehicle charging infrastructure along the BR-040 highway, in the section between Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro. The research was developed through bibliographic review, analysis of secondary data, and mapping of existing charging stations in order to identify gaps and opportunities for network expansion. It was observed that, although the total number of charging points in Brazil has increased significantly in recent years, their distribution remains concentrated in urban areas, with persistent deficiencies in long-distance highway corridors. In the specific case of BR-040, critical sections with no adequate charging coverage were identified, compromising the feasibility of continuous travel for electric vehicle users. The analysis shows that the main barrier to the consolidation of electromobility on Brazilian highways lies not in the total number of chargers installed, but in their strategic distribution and the lack of integrated planning between public and private sectors. It is concluded that the planned expansion of charging infrastructure, associated with renewable energy sources and the adoption of appropriate technical standards, is essential to ensure safety, efficiency, and sustainability for national electric mobility.