Eletrovia Copel: 730 km of Electric Infrastructure in Paraná
The short answer
The Eletrovia Copel is a corridor of charging stations that Copel deployed, as part of an R&D program regulated by ANEEL, on Paraná's highways, with more than 730 km of coverage. Most of the points are 22 kW AC, with some DC up to 60 kW, linking Curitiba to the coast, the north and the west of the state.
Copel, Paraná's largest energy utility, built one of the most ambitious charging station networks in Brazil. The Eletrovia Copel connects Curitiba to the coast, the interior and the state's borders. Get to know the details of this infrastructure that is changing mobility in Paraná.
What the Eletrovia Copel is
The Eletrovia Copel is an electric mobility corridor deployed by the Companhia Paranaense de Energia (Copel) as part of the R&D program regulated by ANEEL. The project connects Paraná's main cities through charging stations installed at strategic points along the state and federal highways.
The name "eletrovia" (electric highway) is an analogy to traditional highways: just as roads connect cities, the eletrovia ensures that electric car drivers can cover long distances within the state without range anxiety.
Eletrovia Copel numbers in 2026
Network data
- Total length: more than 730 km of highway coverage
- Installed stations: 28+ charging points along the highways
- Charger types: AC (22 kW) and fast DC (up to 60 kW)
- Connectors: CCS2 (DC), Type 2 (AC), CHAdeMO (legacy)
- Coverage: Curitiba, Ponta Grossa, Londrina, Maringá, Cascavel, Foz do Iguaçu, the coast
- Operation: 24 hours at most points
The Eletrovia's corridors
North Corridor: Curitiba → Londrina → Maringá
This is the longest corridor, covering about 400 km via the BR-376. The charging points are positioned every 80-120 km, in cities like Ponta Grossa, Ortigueira, Apucarana, Londrina and Maringá. For those departing from Curitiba, Elektro Charge in Pinhais works as the first fast-charging point before entering the highway.
West Corridor: Cascavel → Foz do Iguaçu
Connecting western Paraná, this corridor serves the tourist route to the Iguaçu Falls and the Itaipu Dam. The charging stations in Cascavel and Foz do Iguaçu allow electric car tourists to visit one of the world's natural wonders without worrying about charging.
East Corridor: Curitiba → the Coast
The shortest stretch (111 km to Matinhos), but extremely busy during summer and holidays. The points in Morretes and Paranaguá complement charging in Pinhais (Elektro Charge) and ensure range for the entire Paraná coast.
How charging works on the Eletrovia
Using the Eletrovia Copel network is simple. The process in 2026 works like this:
- Locate the point: use the Copel app, PlugShare or Zletric to find the nearest charging station on the route.
- Connect the vehicle: park in the reserved space and connect the cable to your car. Most points have their own cables (DC) or require the vehicle's cable (AC).
- Authenticate: use the operator's app, an RFID card or, at some points, a QR Code to start the session.
- Follow along: the app shows the charge level in real time, the accumulated cost and the estimated time.
- Disconnect: once you reach the desired level, end the session in the app and disconnect the cable.
The Eletrovia Copel has turned Paraná into one of the Brazilian states most prepared for electric mobility. It's a model other states are trying to replicate.
Charging costs on the Copel network
The amounts vary with the type of charger and the operator of the specific point. In April 2026, the ranges are:
| Type | Power | Average cost | Time to 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slow AC | 7 kW | R$ 0.60-0.80/kWh | 6-8 hours |
| Semi-fast AC | 22 kW | R$ 0.80-1.00/kWh | 2-3 hours |
| Fast DC | 50-60 kW | R$ 1.10-1.40/kWh | 30-50 min |
Even at the most expensive DC chargers, the cost per kilometer driven is R$ 0.09 to R$ 0.12 — against R$ 0.45 to R$ 0.55 for a gasoline car. The savings remain significant.
Limitations and challenges
The Eletrovia Copel is a national benchmark, but it still faces challenges:
- Availability: on holidays and vacation periods, queues can form at the most in-demand points, especially on the coast corridor.
- Maintenance: like any infrastructure, the chargers occasionally have failures. Having an alternative point in your planning is essential.
- Speed: most points are AC (slow or semi-fast). Fast DC chargers are still a minority in the network.
- Coverage in smaller cities: between the major axes, there are stretches with distances of 100+ km between charging points.
The role of private charging stations
Copel's public network is complemented by private charging stations like Elektro Charge, in Pinhais. While the Eletrovia focuses on highway coverage, private ones invest in speed and experience. Elektro Charge, for example, offers 60 kW fast DC charging with a distinctive proposition: food and comfort while the car charges.
This combination of public network (coverage) + private network (quality) is the model that is making electric mobility viable in Paraná.
The future of the eletrovia in Paraná
Copel has already announced expansion plans for 2026-2028 that include:
- Installation of ultra-fast chargers (150 kW+) on the main corridors
- Expansion to mid-sized cities like Guarapuava, Umuarama and Francisco Beltrão
- Integration with solar energy systems at highway stations
- A unified payment platform with private operators
With the electric car fleet in Paraná growing rapidly — Curitiba already records more than 6,400 electric vehicles — the demand for infrastructure can only increase.
Complementing the Eletrovia
Elektro Charge in Pinhais offers 60 kW fast DC, 24h, at the entrance to Curitiba. Ideal before taking the eletrovia.
View on Google Maps →Frequently asked questions
What connectors and hours does the Eletrovia Copel offer?
The connectors are CCS2 (DC), Type 2 (AC) and CHAdeMO, the latter being legacy. Operation is 24 hours at most points. Coverage includes Curitiba, Ponta Grossa, Londrina, Maringá, Cascavel, Foz do Iguaçu and the coast, with more than 28 charging points along the highways.
What are the Eletrovia's corridors?
The North Corridor links Curitiba to Londrina and Maringá, about 400 km via the BR-376, with points every 80 to 120 km. The West Corridor serves Cascavel and Foz do Iguaçu. The East Corridor goes from Curitiba to the coast, as far as Matinhos, in 111 km.
How to use an Eletrovia Copel point?
Locate the point in the Copel app, on PlugShare or on Zletric, park in the space and connect the cable. Start the session via the operator's app, with an RFID card or, at some points, with a QR Code. Follow the charge in the app and end the session before disconnecting.
What are the network's limitations?
On holidays and vacation periods there can be a queue, especially on the coast. Most points are AC and fast DC is still a minority. Between the major axes there are stretches of more than 100 km without a point, and failures happen, so have an alternative point in your planning.
What expansion has Copel announced?
For 2026 to 2028, Copel announced ultra-fast chargers of 150 kW or more on the main corridors, expansion to mid-sized cities like Guarapuava, Umuarama and Francisco Beltrão, integration with solar energy at highway stations and a unified payment platform with private operators.
Do private charging stations complement the Eletrovia?
Yes. The Eletrovia focuses on highway coverage, and private charging stations invest in speed and experience. Near Curitiba, the Pinhais unit, at Av. Maringá, 2729, is open 24 hours and has a 60 kW DC (CCS2), a fast-charging point before taking the highway.
