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Honda Stays Cautious on Brazil EVs After Watching Yamaha's Struggles
Honda says it currently has no plans to launch an electric motorcycle in Brazil. Yamaha, which went first with its Neo's Connected, has struggled since launch, selling fewer than 138 units and cutting the price from R$33,990 to R$25,590 along the way.
AutoPapo · 8/5/2026
Rivals 99 and iFood Jointly Back Brazil's Electric Delivery Motorcycle Push
Ride-hailing giant 99 and food-delivery app iFood have jointly committed over R$90 million to a Brazilian sustainable mobility fund targeting R$304.5 million in total. Partnering with China's Yadea, the fund will back electric motorcycles built for delivery riders covering 100+ km a day, aiming for 600,000 EVs on the road by 2035.
ND Mais · 8/4/2026
Yamaha Secures R$15 Million Finep Loan to Automate Manaus Plant
Yamaha Motor do Brasil has secured a seven-year R$15 million Finep loan to automate, robotize, and digitize its Manaus plant. R$12 million has already been disbursed, with projects due for completion in 2026 including equipment designed to cut fuel-tank welding electricity use by up to 50% and tire-assembly time by up to 30%.
Motociclismo Online Brasil · 7/30/2026
Yamaha Secures R$15 Million to Modernize Its Manaus Motorcycle Plant
Yamaha Motor do Brasil has secured R$15 million in Finep financing to automate its Manaus plant. Running from 2025 through 2026, the program targets up to 50% lower electricity use in robotic fuel-tank welding, up to 30% less tire-assembly time, and an average 10% cut in production-cycle time.
Motoo · 7/30/2026
Brazil Launches 'Move Brasil' Subsidized Loan Program for Delivery and Moto-Taxi Riders
Brazil's federal government launched the Move Brasil Entregadores e Motoapp program on July 27, 2026, letting banks offer subsidized credit for delivery and moto-taxi workers to buy motorcycles, scooters, mopeds up to 160cc, or electric bikes up to 7,500W. Interest rates are set at 12.5% a year for men and 11.5% for women, versus a typical market rate of 25-30%. Eligible applicants include app workers with at least 6 months on a platform and 100+ completed trips, or CLT-registered couriers/moto-taxi drivers with 6+ months at the same employer. Only new, Brazilian-made vehicles qualify, with participating manufacturers including Honda, Yamaha, Two Dogs, Drop and Groove Bikes, priced roughly R$3,990 to R$36,990.
InfoMoney · 7/27/2026
Spain's Zairon Pushes Low-Price Offensive as the 'ZARA of Motorcycles,' With EVs on the Horizon
Spanish motorcycle brand Zairon is being described as the 'ZARA of motorcycles,' drawing a parallel to the apparel brand. The company is pursuing an aggressive strategy that starts with an offensive of low-priced gasoline models before later expanding into electric options, drawing attention as a potential price disruptor.
Google News (Mexico) · 7/15/2026
Peru's Electric Motorcycle Market Rapidly Expands as an "Electric Boom" Takes Hold
Peru's electric motorcycle market is reported to be expanding rapidly. Interest in electric two-wheelers is growing, particularly in urban areas, building momentum that can genuinely be called an "electric boom." Demand for affordable transportation, combined with a growing environmental mindset, is accelerating electrification in this emerging South American market.
Revista Mototec Peru · 7/12/2026
China's Yadea Plans 1,000 Stores in Mexico, Ramps Up Local Electric Two-Wheeler Production
Chinese electric two-wheeler giant Yadea has laid out plans to build a network of over 1,000 sales and service outlets in Mexico by the end of 2026. The company has already begun motorcycle production at its Ocoyoacac plant, positioning it as a manufacturing hub for North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean, as it targets Mexico's rapidly growing market.
中南米 世界ニュース · 7/7/2026
Brazil's Motorcycle Market Grows 14% in H1 2026 as EV Sales More Than Double
Fenabrave data show that Brazil registered 1,174,459 motorcycles in the first half of 2026, up 14.1% year on year. Electric models rose 157.38% to 13,955 units and a 1.19% share. Honda led manufacturers with 65.73%, while the CG 160 alone recorded 260,248 units, equal to 22% of the market.
QG do Automóvel · 7/3/2026
Brazil Offers Low-Interest Motorcycle Credit for Delivery and App Drivers, Electric Bikes Included
Brazil has reportedly introduced a credit program allowing delivery and ride-hailing app drivers to purchase motorcycles at low interest rates. The program includes electric motorcycles, drawing attention as an initiative to help gig workers secure reliable transportation.
Araguaina Noticias · 6/18/2026
Brazilian Government Launches 'Move Brasil,' Backing Delivery Workers' Bike Purchases With Low-Interest Loans
On June 12, Brazil's government announced "Move Brasil – Entregadores e Motoapp," a financing program for delivery workers and app-based drivers. It supports the purchase of domestically assembled or manufactured electric bicycles, scooters, and electric/flex-fuel motorcycles, with a target of financing about 100,000 units. It offers a two-month grace period and repayment terms of up to 48 installments.
www.gov.br · 6/12/2026