EDP and Cabify unveil free EV charger in Brazil

EDP has installed a free electric vehicle charger at Cabify’s main site in São Paulo, Brazil
August 5, 2019 Read time: 1 min

Energy company EDP has installed a free electric vehicle (EV) charger at Cabify’s main site in the city of São Paulo, Brazil.

EDP says the charger can recharge a vehicle in six to seven hours.

The T2 plug charger is expected to fit most models of EVs and has a power of 7.4kW. Users must apply for a fuel card through the EDP website to access the charger.

Cabify is a transportation network company that offers a vehicle for hire service. Its main site is located in Rua Alves Guimarães 1203, Pinheiros

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