The discussion surrounding the IPVA exemption for electric vehicles has gained prominence in debates on environmental public policies and incentives for sustainable mobility. Recently, the government of the State of São Paulo took a decision that generated controversy by vetoing the proposal to exempt eletric cars of this tax.
According to the governor, the bill by deputy Ricardo Donato (PT) contains elements that do not meet the state’s needs and omits important considerations, as they do not consider “the diversity and abundance of energy resources available in the state from biomass” .
SP disapproves PL for IPVA exemption for electric vehicles
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Tarcísio de Freitas suggested that the São Paulo government’s decision reflects a prioritization of the promotion of ethanol to the detriment of encouraging electric cars and hybrids.
This approach is remarkably similar to the position adopted by the governor of Minas Gerais, Romeu Zema, who also demonstrated support for the use of biofuelsboth in vehicles purely powered by ethanol and in hybrid models.
Both government officials appear to share the view that the emphasis on total vehicle electrification may not be the most appropriate approach for the Brazilian automotive scenario, taking into account the potential impact on industry and employment in the country.
Zema not only supported ethanol vehicles, but also argued that the transition to purely electric cars could result in increased unemployment in Brazil.
The refusal of the governor of São Paulo to exempt IPVA from electric and hybrid cars generated discontent in the Brazilian Electric Vehicle Association (ABVE).
In a statement, ABVE emphasized that electrification is not an opponent of biofuels and that both sectors must promote modernity and sustainability together.
“It makes no sense for authorities in the country’s main states to create insecurity for companies that have already committed to generating quality jobs and bringing technological innovation to Brazilian industry”, declares Ricardo Bastos, president of ABVE.
ABVE, in turn, considers that the positions of the governments of São Paulo and Minas Gerais are not sensible and hopes that these decisions will be reviewed soon, allowing everyone to follow the most important global trend in the sector automotive.
