According to Castilho, Syn was one of the first management companies to install conventional chargers in its assets, but rising demand pushed the project to a new stage.
Tietê Plaza Shopping is one of the main examples of this movement.

“In Tietê Plaza’s case, the two conventional chargers we had were used all the time. That showed us we needed to expand the infrastructure. In addition, the mall’s location — with access to major highways — is strategic for those who need to charge their car before a trip,” explains Castilho.

Currently, the mall has seven charging points — five conventional ones, offered free of charge, and two fast chargers, up to 120 kW, capable of completing a full charge in just 30 minutes.

Fábio Lopes de Oliveira, president and spokesperson of Sistel Energia, says the country’s charging infrastructure has been rapidly evolving:

“The number of charging points has grown from around 10,600 to nearly 16,900 in recent years, according to the Brazilian Electric Vehicle Association. We are still behind more mature markets, but growth is keeping pace with record electric vehicle sales.”

However, Oliveira also points out key challenges in the installation process:

“In shopping centers and corporate buildings, the main challenge is managing simultaneous charging and peak-hour energy demand. In residential condominiums, the biggest issues involve individual metering, shared billing, and compliance with fire department regulations,” concludes the executive.